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What Is The Treatment For Rash?
60 year old female, took ibuprofen for three days and all three days had facial rash and tightness in the throat. Stopped taking ibuprofen, must be allergic reaction. How to treat the rash? How long will the rash last? She has appointment with dermatologist a week from now. Thank you.
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
Hi.
As per your case history the patient is having urticaria and angioedema.
My treatment advice is –
1. Avoid fast food and food with artificial colors for 2 months.
2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine twice daily when lesions appear.
3. Take an antihistamine like levocetirizine for 7-10days .
4. Other treatment options are oral steroid and hydroxyzine given only after consulting a dermatologist.
Thanks.
Dr.Harshit Bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
As per your case history the patient is having urticaria and angioedema.
My treatment advice is –
1. Avoid fast food and food with artificial colors for 2 months.
2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine twice daily when lesions appear.
3. Take an antihistamine like levocetirizine for 7-10days .
4. Other treatment options are oral steroid and hydroxyzine given only after consulting a dermatologist.
Thanks.
Dr.Harshit Bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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