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What Causes Red Itchy Rash After A TB Test?
i had the tb test on wednesday. it is still hurting me and getting bigger, red and itch after 3 days. the dr. put me on cephalexin 500 for 2 weeks yesterday. but it is still hurt ang getting the redness is spreading more. should i just wait for it to heal? please help.
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Increasing size and redness of the area may mean that the test is positive but it would need to be interpreted by your doctor or public health nurse.
The use of an anti inflammatory pain killer and anti histamine may help with discomfort and itching that you are experiencing.
Eg of anti inflammatory pain medication include ibuprofen, cataflam, naproxen
I hope this helps
Increasing size and redness of the area may mean that the test is positive but it would need to be interpreted by your doctor or public health nurse.
The use of an anti inflammatory pain killer and anti histamine may help with discomfort and itching that you are experiencing.
Eg of anti inflammatory pain medication include ibuprofen, cataflam, naproxen
I hope this helps
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