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Can Prednisone Cause Rashes On Chest And Armpit Spreading To Leg?
Hi, i am a concern parent that has her son in florida state. He has develop a horrible rash on his body. He does not have an Family Doc and has gone to 3 walkin clinics. One in Tn, and 2 in Fl. I am trying to make the right choice of whom to see. An allergist, or an dermatologist. His Job requires him to travel. He has not gotten relief and going on the third day today. The reason he checked in in Tn was for bad headache and his lungs hurting. He was told he got a bad flu virus and that many walked in with same symptoms. No rash at this time which was last thursday. Prescription was prednisone. The rash began three days ago in Florida where he resides. He travel due to his job almost every week. Rash showed up on chest and armpits then spreading now to legs, groin and face. Went in to 2nd clinic, Another prescription and ointment. then the third same day late evening.. NO help. was told they could not do anything for him.. Do not wish to go to another walk in now..
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A dermatologist would be the better option between the two. A dermatologist can treat any type of skin disorder including allergies whereas an allergist would only treat an allergic reaction.
The rash may or may not be due to allergies.
Since he has the flu, it is possible that the rash is related to it, a viral exanthem. This is a skin reaction that can occur with viral illnesses.
It normally resolves as the viral infection improves.
I hope this helps
A dermatologist would be the better option between the two. A dermatologist can treat any type of skin disorder including allergies whereas an allergist would only treat an allergic reaction.
The rash may or may not be due to allergies.
Since he has the flu, it is possible that the rash is related to it, a viral exanthem. This is a skin reaction that can occur with viral illnesses.
It normally resolves as the viral infection improves.
I hope this helps
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