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What Causes A Red Rash Around The Area Of Injection?

Hi, I just received on Tuesday of this week a steriod (acthar? I think it was methylprednisolone) shot in my hip for hip bursitis. Two days ago I noticed a bullseye red rash around the site that I was injected. Is this normal or should I be worried? I am 52 years old, female.
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hi.welcome to healthcare magic.you have injection site dermatitis.my opinion is that,
1.apply fusiderm ointment twice daily over the lesion for 7 days.
2.take analgesics like ibuprofen twice daily for seven days,if you have pain.
3.dont squeeze or scratch the lesion.
4.maintain good hygiene.
thank you.
hope my answer will help you.
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What Causes A Red Rash Around The Area Of Injection?

hi.welcome to healthcare magic.you have injection site dermatitis.my opinion is that, 1.apply fusiderm ointment twice daily over the lesion for 7 days. 2.take analgesics like ibuprofen twice daily for seven days,if you have pain. 3.dont squeeze or scratch the lesion. 4.maintain good hygiene. thank you. hope my answer will help you.