Drug rash

Drug rash is a skin condition that is associated with medications. In this case, various rashes may appear on the skin, which cause discomfort and pain in the patient.

The causes of drug rash can be different - from an allergic reaction to a drug to side effects from taking it. Drug rash is especially common in people who have an allergic reaction to any medications.

Symptoms of drug rash typically include redness, peeling, itching, burning, and swelling of the tissue on the skin. In some cases, small blisters or bubbles may appear. If you develop a drug rash, you should immediately stop taking the drug and consult a doctor.

Treatment for drug rash depends on the cause. In most cases, for treatment, the doctor prescribes antiallergic drugs and external remedies to relieve the symptoms of the rash. It is also important to avoid further use of the drugs that caused the rash.

However, if the drug rash does not go away within a few days or is accompanied by other dangerous symptoms such as fever, nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, you should consult a doctor immediately. In such cases, hospitalization and specialized treatment may be required.

Prevention of drug rash involves careful monitoring of possible allergic reactions to medications. It is recommended to discuss possible side effects from the use of drugs and associated risks with your doctor in advance.

Drug rash is **an allergic reaction** that manifests itself **to drugs and medications during the period of their use**. The reaction does not necessarily manifest itself in the drug that the person took for therapy. The patient may exhibit any previously transferred allergens on his hands. This could be food products, pollen from indoor plants, animal hair, etc. Rashes do not always occur immediately after taking the pills. Sometimes the body fights on its own for some time, and then exhibits an atypical response. An allergy can occur after treatment and over time; this is already an advanced form of the reaction. Over time, it worsens and becomes more pronounced. **Depending on the form of manifestation** there are several types of reaction: - Local form. It is characterized by **redness of individual areas of the skin**, the appearance of **vesicles**, turning into erosions and bleeding wounds. In the oral cavity, **swelling of the tongue** and mucous membranes, itching, and pain may appear. Possible **stomach upset**. - Generalized