What Causes Rash On Shoulder After Sniffing Cocaine?

Posted on Wed, 19 Nov 2014

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Wed, 19 Nov 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hi i snorted some coke last night and now i have a rash on my r shoulder

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if there is any associated pain or itching or discomfort.

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (3 minutes later)

This was after coccain usage

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need to find cause ,Kindly provide details

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

I have seen the attached picture .

You have few scattered and discrete lesions .Such lesions could be suggestive of an allergic response or even a viral infection .
Please tell if the lesions are present only on one side or are they bilateral .
Do you notice any fluid filled blisters ?
Any associated pain or discomfort?
I need to know the above details since the lesions might be due to shingles ,so we need to look into the exact cause .
Also if possible ,provide some better close resolution images of the rash .

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar