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What Could Cause Sudden Appearance Of Red Blotches On Face,neck And Shoulders?
My boyfriend has sudden onset of red blotches on his face, neck, and shoulders. And his lips were red and swollen too. He thought it was from the sunscreen we used at the pool today since it happened once earlier today while swimming. However I think it s from alcohol. He has been drinking beer all day and everything I google seems to come up with that answer. He says he feels fine but he doesn t look fine. I gave him a Benadryl to help with the symptoms because it definitely seems like an allergic reaction. The symptoms subsided faster when it happened the first time this afternoon at the pool. However the symptoms seem to be sticking around longer this time.What do you think?
Tue, 8 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your case history, your boyfriend is probably having allergic dermatitis. My treatment advice is -
1. Avoid using any new products like soap or perfume.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like Fusiderm-b cream twice daily on it.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like Levocetirizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral steroid taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your case history, your boyfriend is probably having allergic dermatitis. My treatment advice is -
1. Avoid using any new products like soap or perfume.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like Fusiderm-b cream twice daily on it.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like Levocetirizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral steroid taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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