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What Is The Reason For Red Spots On Chest, Back And Legs While On Levothyroxin?

I have small red spots about the size of a pen tip on my chest and I assume on my back, but I can t see back there, and I m getting pimples all over my leg s. I m 52 and the only med that I m on is 75mcg of Levothyroxin. My bloodwork comes back perfect every year. Any idea what may be the promlem?
Thu, 2 Jan 2020
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Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction to Levothyroxine.

I suggest using antihistamines such as Cetirizine 10 mg daily.

I also suggest using Hydrocortisone cream for local application at the rash area.

I recommend to consult your doctor about this side effect of Levothyroxine.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician

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What Is The Reason For Red Spots On Chest, Back And Legs While On Levothyroxin?

Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction to Levothyroxine. I suggest using antihistamines such as Cetirizine 10 mg daily. I also suggest using Hydrocortisone cream for local application at the rash area. I recommend to consult your doctor about this side effect of Levothyroxine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician