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What Causes Itchy Rash On Chest And In Underarms?
Question: I been taking doxecyclin for 6 weeks I had developed a itchy rash on my chest under arms thighs and arms. I stopped taking doxecyclin about 10 days ago the doctor put me on malanil the rash is still here and I was wondering if there is any kind of lotions or pills I can take to get rid of this it been about 7 weeks and it annoying me
Brief Answer:
Please, send an image of this rash to me!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about the side effects of this drug. Doxycycline causes increased sun burn and is often the cause of this rash. My suggestion would be that you send an image of the rash to me for review. I would look at it and make conclusions so as to be able to provide personalized and helpful information to you.
I hope this helps. I wish you well and j=keep me posted with the image of this rash for more insights.
Please, send an image of this rash to me!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about the side effects of this drug. Doxycycline causes increased sun burn and is often the cause of this rash. My suggestion would be that you send an image of the rash to me for review. I would look at it and make conclusions so as to be able to provide personalized and helpful information to you.
I hope this helps. I wish you well and j=keep me posted with the image of this rash for more insights.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
How do you send a picture
Brief Answer:
Have seen the picture!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the picture.
To be honest, time is the lone solution to this. Sit back, and avoid spending unnecessarily on any drugs for this. Al the creams and drugs would not really alter the cause if this rash.
I hope you understand, It may be disturbing to you but then, this the best plan for you at this time. I wish you well.
Have seen the picture!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the picture.
To be honest, time is the lone solution to this. Sit back, and avoid spending unnecessarily on any drugs for this. Al the creams and drugs would not really alter the cause if this rash.
I hope you understand, It may be disturbing to you but then, this the best plan for you at this time. I wish you well.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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