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What Does An Itchy Rash On The Face Indicate?

Hello! My daughter is in college and she contacted me explaining she has a rash on her face. She said the rash is itchy and it hurts to touch. She has taken an antihistamine today, so she can t Benadryl now. She said she hasn t changed anything in her diet or detergent/soap. Do you have any ideas?
Wed, 30 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your complain rashes on face with severe itching seems to be most probably due to allergic reaction and in case if you have not changed any shampoo, soap or laundary etc then it seems to be most probably due to any food or medication. Your daughter should consult an Emergency room or an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like allergic test can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly. The tests will help in ruling out the exact cause of the allergen and once you know the cause of the allergic reaction you can avoid exposure to it to prevent allergy attack. The allergist can advise to oral anti allergics as well as injectable steroids for relief. As of now you can take anti-allergics like Levocetirizine, Allegra to control the itching and swelling. Do cool compresses. Application of calamine lotion can help in soothing the skin.

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What Does An Itchy Rash On The Face Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your complain rashes on face with severe itching seems to be most probably due to allergic reaction and in case if you have not changed any shampoo, soap or laundary etc then it seems to be most probably due to any food or medication. Your daughter should consult an Emergency room or an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like allergic test can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly. The tests will help in ruling out the exact cause of the allergen and once you know the cause of the allergic reaction you can avoid exposure to it to prevent allergy attack. The allergist can advise to oral anti allergics as well as injectable steroids for relief. As of now you can take anti-allergics like Levocetirizine, Allegra to control the itching and swelling. Do cool compresses. Application of calamine lotion can help in soothing the skin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.