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How Can A Rash On The Leg Be Treated?

Ideveloped a rash last nite on my leg it was between a penny to quarter size I m taking doxycycline and thought I was supposed to be taking minocycline also my mistake I took this for 5 days then realized i was wrong I put on mupirocin on last nite now the rash is spreading
Fri, 2 Nov 2018
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Hello,

The rash is a possible adverse effect of antibiotics use. Discuss with your Doctor in order to change the antibiotics. Also, topical use of corticosteroids may help in reducing the rash.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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How Can A Rash On The Leg Be Treated?

Hello, The rash is a possible adverse effect of antibiotics use. Discuss with your Doctor in order to change the antibiotics. Also, topical use of corticosteroids may help in reducing the rash. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical