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What Causes Raised Rashes On The Back And Arms While On Allopurinol?
I came down with gout in my big toe area and been taking allopurinol. Due to the sweeping dr also gave me prednisone. I hv been taking both for 2-3 days and now I hv a large rash area on my back and small raised rash marks under my arm. I am a 67 yr old male and healthy Tks so much
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
Hello,
It could be due to allergic eruption: As a first line management you can take antihistamines like cetirizine for symptomatic relief. You can apply low potency steroid creams like betamethasone for symptomatic relief. If the lesion persists, it is better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It could be due to allergic eruption: As a first line management you can take antihistamines like cetirizine for symptomatic relief. You can apply low potency steroid creams like betamethasone for symptomatic relief. If the lesion persists, it is better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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