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Suggest Medication For Itchy Rash On The Limbs
I had my first Stelara injection 7 weeks ago. I developed within 3 hours an elevated heart rate and bp, swelling of feet and rash and dizziness necessitating admission to hospital. Majority of original symptoms cleared within 48 hours. Since then I have continued to have gradual worsening of rash over legs and arms - intensely itchy. Does not respond to antihistamine. Will this resolve once drug clears my system or do I need to go back to Gp?
Wed, 31 Oct 2018
Hello,
I think this is a drug rash and should wane with time. I suggest you use a soothing lotion e.g. Calamine lotion. Also, continue with oral antihistamines. However, if the rash worsens you might need a course of an oral steroid e.g. Prednisone.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.,
Dermatologist
I think this is a drug rash and should wane with time. I suggest you use a soothing lotion e.g. Calamine lotion. Also, continue with oral antihistamines. However, if the rash worsens you might need a course of an oral steroid e.g. Prednisone.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.,
Dermatologist
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