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Should I Go To A Doctor For Sunburn On The Body After Taking Medication For An Allergic Food Reaction?
Yesterday I had a minor allergic reaction to shellfish of r d blotches, major itches, heavyness in my chest and went to the ER where they gave me meds and sent me on my way...today I feel sunburnt all over...is this normal? Or do I need to be seen again? My pcp is closed
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Fri, 24 Aug 2018
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Hi,
Perhaps you have Hives. Itchy welts with surrounding flare. I suggest you take an OTC oral antihistamine e.g Tab Cetirizine once a day for symptomatic relief. In addition I suggest you to use a soothing lotion e.g calamine lotion. If this isn't sufficient you might need a course of an oral steroid.
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Perhaps you have Hives. Itchy welts with surrounding flare. I suggest you take an OTC oral antihistamine e.g Tab Cetirizine once a day for symptomatic relief. In addition I suggest you to use a soothing lotion e.g calamine lotion. If this isn't sufficient you might need a course of an oral steroid.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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