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What Causes Severe Rashes On Hands And Finger Tips After Using Erthromycin For Cellulitis?

My Mum has had recurrent leg ulcers, odema, cellulitis and once it progressed into sepsis. She has recently had a bout of cellulitis and was prescribed Erythomycin. Since stopping them she has developed the most hideous rash I have ever seen and now both her hands and every finger tip is badly cracked and peeling. She still has spots all over including internally but they are beginning to fade. She was so poorly on Sunday we took her to an emergency Dr who prescribed Prednisolone, anti-histamine and some cream which doesn t work. My main concern is that if she has had such a severe reaction to Erythomycin I am worried what she can be given when she next gets an infection. Her legs smell awful which I know means there is infection. I want to pay for my Mum to see someone privately as it has been going on for far too long with no real outcome, she is getting worse. What type of Consultant does she need to see? Thanks for your help.
Fri, 15 May 2020
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Hello There

After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that allergic reaction to erythromycin can cause the same, kindly stop it immediately and consult with your treating physician and ask for alternatives.

Hopefully this information will guide you properly.

Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
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What Causes Severe Rashes On Hands And Finger Tips After Using Erthromycin For Cellulitis?

Hello There After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that allergic reaction to erythromycin can cause the same, kindly stop it immediately and consult with your treating physician and ask for alternatives. Hopefully this information will guide you properly. Kind Regards Dr Bhanu Partap