What Causes Rashes On Back And Legs After Taking Cortisone Shot?

Posted on Tue, 2 Dec 2014

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Tue, 2 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : My mother got a cortisone shot this afternoon and has broken out in a rash covering her back and legs. What should she do?

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
skin rash following cortisone injection

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.

Following cortisone injection one can develop urticaria,purpura,petechiae and ecchymoses.A close-up photo of some of the skin rashes will help in diagnosis.

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

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