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I Have A Rash On My Inner Elbow Area, That
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Mon, 20 May 2019
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Question : I have a rash on my inner elbow area, that happened after I donated blood, I did itch the area a lot afterwards, wondering if I need to worry, and what I could use to make it go away?
Brief Answer:
may be a contact dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
If there was any contact with the tape or any of the instruments (gloves, needle, syringe etc) used during the procedure, then it is possible that you may be experiencing an contact dermatitis which is an allergic response induced by contact with a particular agent
Giving blood is not associated with major complications, there is no risk of infections since blood is being removed, not received.
Even receiving donated blood is very safe now because it is thoroughly checked
YOu can consider the use of a mild topical steroid (eg hydrocortisone ) or topical antihistamine . This can be combined with one to two doses of oral antihistamine eg zyrtec, allegra, benadryl, claritine
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
may be a contact dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
If there was any contact with the tape or any of the instruments (gloves, needle, syringe etc) used during the procedure, then it is possible that you may be experiencing an contact dermatitis which is an allergic response induced by contact with a particular agent
Giving blood is not associated with major complications, there is no risk of infections since blood is being removed, not received.
Even receiving donated blood is very safe now because it is thoroughly checked
YOu can consider the use of a mild topical steroid (eg hydrocortisone ) or topical antihistamine . This can be combined with one to two doses of oral antihistamine eg zyrtec, allegra, benadryl, claritine
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ok thanks so no risk of infection? Did you see the photo I uploaded?
Brief Answer:
yes, it was seen
Detailed Answer:
HI
Yes, it looks allergic in nature.
Allergies are most commonly associated with itching.
Fungal rashes can also cause itching but not usually so abruptly- they take a while to develop
Please feel free to ask anything else
yes, it was seen
Detailed Answer:
HI
Yes, it looks allergic in nature.
Allergies are most commonly associated with itching.
Fungal rashes can also cause itching but not usually so abruptly- they take a while to develop
Please feel free to ask anything else
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
no problem
Detailed Answer:
Have a great day as well
no problem
Detailed Answer:
Have a great day as well
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ok thanks have a great day
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