Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Itchy Rashes On The Body?

I have a ninety-one year old father-in- law that has broke out in a itchy rash which his doctor thought was shingles. He has been on three different medications for shingles with none of them helping. Now they think it is a allergic reaction to something. He has been on Lasix for a couple of months for chf. could this rash be from the Lasix just now, even though he has been on it for several months?
posted on Thu, 3 Aug 2017
Twitter Thu, 31 Aug 2017 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 31 Aug 2017 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Lasix is having frusemide. It is diuretic drug.
It has no skin related side effects.
So his rashes are unlikely due to Lasix.
Possibility of viral infection and skin rashes is more likely.
So give him levocetrizine or fexofenadine twice daily.
Apply steroid cream (mometasone) on rashes.
Don't worry, he will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father in law. Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Itchy Rashes On The Body?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Lasix is having frusemide. It is diuretic drug. It has no skin related side effects. So his rashes are unlikely due to Lasix. Possibility of viral infection and skin rashes is more likely. So give him levocetrizine or fexofenadine twice daily. Apply steroid cream (mometasone) on rashes. Don t worry, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father in law. Thanks.