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Can we get rashes as a side effect of acne medication?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I took medication for pimples. I had some allergy and so stopped them. Now sometimes I have multiple rashes near neck and hands only in evening. It also itches. All my blood tests are normal. Currently I am taking Allegra.

Please help.
Answered by Dr. Atishay Bukharia

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Dr. Atishay Bukharia is a skilled specialist in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, with expertise in treating skin, hair, and nail disorders, sexually transmitted infections, and leprosy-related conditions. He is proficient in advanced dermatological procedures, clinical diagnosis, and patient-focused care. Dr. Bukharia is committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based treatments to promote healthy skin and improve patients' overall dermatological well-being.

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Hi,

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.

  • What medication have you taken for acne?
  • After how many days of starting these medications has rash occurred? Also do tell me the complaint in it?
  • Please send the good quality photographs taken in a natural light.

Thank you for consulting me.

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

I took medication namely Tenovate for pimples. After one day of application, had allergy and got immediate relief by injection. I stopped the drug. Then got rashes on neck and hands along with itching. Blood tests turned out to be normal.

Answered by Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Atishay Bukharia is a skilled specialist in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, with expertise in treating skin, hair, and nail disorders, sexually transmitted infections, and leprosy-related conditions. He is proficient in advanced dermatological procedures, clinical diagnosis, and patient-focused care. Dr. Bukharia is committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based treatments to promote healthy skin and improve patients' overall dermatological well-being.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understand your concern.

  • First of all Tenovate (Clobetasol propionate) is never prescribed in acne.
  • In fact, it is contraindicated in acne as it can cause intense flare-up of acne, which are usually resistant to any kind of treatment.

Please take the following medication for 10 days:

  1. Tablet Teczine M (Combination of Montelukast and Levocetirizine), one tablet daily.
  2. Tablet Omnacortil (Prednisolone) 20 mg, one tablet to be taken daily after breakfast.

Looking forward to your response in order to help you.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

Will urticaria remain lifelong? Which tests shall I go for and what to eat? Do I follow any precautions? Please suggest the treatment options for the same. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Atishay Bukharia is a skilled specialist in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, with expertise in treating skin, hair, and nail disorders, sexually transmitted infections, and leprosy-related conditions. He is proficient in advanced dermatological procedures, clinical diagnosis, and patient-focused care. Dr. Bukharia is committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based treatments to promote healthy skin and improve patients' overall dermatological well-being.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understand your concern.

There are two types of urticaria. First is acute and second is chronic.

  • Acute urticaria usually limited to days or month but chronic can extend to years. But mostly they are self-limiting, there is no laboratory abnormality associated with it, except in chronic where thyroid disorders are commonly associated.
  • Since you are suffering from acute urticaria, prognosis is good.
  • Also add tablet Bandy Plus (Albendazole), one tablet daily for three days to the above-mentioned treatment.
  • Identify and avoid the factors which provoke it. In some persons even water can cause urticaria and it is known as aquagenic urticaria.
  • I mean to say look for every possible factor which can provoke it, in order to identify the right one.
  • Take the medication for 15 days and revert back.

Looking forward to your response in order to help you.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At April 1, 2016
Reviewed At October 7, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Atishay Bukharia is a skilled specialist in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, with expertise in treating skin, hair, and nail disorders, sexually transmitted infections, and leprosy-related conditions. He is proficient in advanced dermatological procedures, clinical diagnosis, and patient-focused care. Dr. Bukharia is committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based treatments to promote healthy skin and improve patients' overall dermatological well-being.

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Atishay Bukharia is a skilled specialist in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, with expertise in treating skin, hair, and nail disorders, sexually transmitted infections, and leprosy-related conditions. He is proficient in advanced dermatological procedures, clinical diagnosis, and patient-focused care. Dr. Bukharia is committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based treatments to promote healthy skin and improve patients' overall dermatological well-being.

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