According to the doctor, drug rash can range from red, swollen, and itchy skin to severe cases of blisters, peeling, and even systemic anaphylactic shock.

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In this regard, the doctor said that contact dermatitis should be caused when the patch is applied. In mild cases, the skin is red, swollen, and itchy. In severe cases, there may be risks of blisters, peeling, and systemic anaphylactic shock.

However, medicated cloth rash can be treated through 4 measures, including removing the medicated cloth, gently cleaning the affected area, applying local ice and covering the blister with gauze for protection.

Chen Yucong, deputy director of Yafeng Skin Beauty Clinic, posted on the Facebook page "Chen Yucong Dermatologist" that the allergy caused by the patch is contact dermatitis, which is caused by the skin's response to the drug ingredients on the patch (such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). NSAIDs) or drug cloth materials (such as rubber, latex) are overly sensitive, skin rash, redness, swelling, itching, and pain may occur in mild cases, and blisters, peeling, and even systemic anaphylactic shock may occur in severe cases.

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Chen Yucong mentioned that the initial phenomenon of drug rash usually occurs at the location where the drug patch is applied, and the shape of the rash is the same as the drug patch. If the shape and time point match, it can be inferred that it is a drug cloth rash caused by drug cloth allergy.

4 ways to deal with drug rash

●Remove the medicated cloth:

If it is an initial and mild rash or allergy, remove the medicated cloth quickly, keep it clean, ventilated and dry, and apply a refreshing moisturizing lotion to speed up skin recovery and avoid itching And scratch the skin, causing the possibility of infection.

●Clean the affected area gently:

If there is no broken skin on the skin surface, clean it with water or saline; if there is broken skin, use normal saline.

Cleansing can remove the drug from the skin surface and avoid continuous induction of allergies.

●Cover the blisters with gauze for protection:

If blisters occur in the affected area, there is no need to puncture the blisters, just lightly cover with a layer of gauze for protection.

The skin on the surface of the blister is a good skin barrier to prevent wound infection.

If the blister breaks accidentally, apply tetracycline or erythromycin ointment, or seek help from a nearby clinic or pharmacy.

●Partial ice compress:

You can use ice cubes or ice bricks to wrap the outer layer of towels and apply it on the affected area. The principle of ice application should be suspended for a few minutes within 15 minutes to avoid frostbite on the affected area and relieve symptoms.

Chen Yucong reminded that if the above measures are ineffective, it is recommended to go to the dermatologist clinic as soon as possible to evaluate whether there is a need for medication. The doctor will choose topical ointments, oral antihistamines, steroids or intravenous antiallergic drugs for treatment according to symptoms and patient needs. .

In addition, after seeing a doctor, be sure to cooperate with the doctor to actively treat it to avoid pigmentation and infection.

Proper Use of Pain Medicine Cloths

Chen Yucong suggested that if you want to use medicated cloths for soreness, those with sensitive skin must carefully review whether they are allergic to the contents, or you can go directly to the dermatology clinic for evaluation by a doctor before prescribing a suitable medicated cloth.

In addition, usually the medicinal cloth can be released for about 6 hours, so it should be torn off when the time is up to allow the skin to breathe.

For those who have had severe allergies to the drug cloth, it is recommended to choose other ways to improve the soreness, so as to avoid the recurrence of allergies.

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