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Can Sulfameth Cause Red Rashes On The Penis And Testicles?
Posted on
Thu, 12 Apr 2018
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Question : IM TAKING SULFAMETH/TMP800/160 TB AND IT IS GIVING ME A RED BLISSING RASH ROUND MY BALLS AND PENIS WHAT SHOULD I DO
Brief Answer:
It could be due to an allergic reaction.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The skin reaction is quite common with Sulfameth.
It will be better to stop the drug and switch to other medicines.
For the rashes, you can apply ointments like Betnovate. You can also take antihistamines like Cetirizine or atarax.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be due to an allergic reaction.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The skin reaction is quite common with Sulfameth.
It will be better to stop the drug and switch to other medicines.
For the rashes, you can apply ointments like Betnovate. You can also take antihistamines like Cetirizine or atarax.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
what ketoconazole creams 2 %
Brief Answer:
Ketoconazole is an antifungal and not used in this case.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Ketoconazole is used for fungal infections and of no use in this condition.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Ketoconazole is an antifungal and not used in this case.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Ketoconazole is used for fungal infections and of no use in this condition.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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