Redness throughout the body due to allergies to drugs containing paracetamol
Mr. L.A.T (48 years old, residing in Hanoi) visited Medlatec Tay Ho General Clinic in a state of widespread redness, accompanied by skin damage in the genitals.
According to the sharing, these symptoms appeared after he took antibiotics and painkillers containing paracetamol, which was prescribed after cavity surgery. Notably, a similar phenomenon occurred 2 years ago when he took flu medicine.
At the Clinic, through clinical examination, the doctor noted a clear border redness, measuring 2-5cm, distributed in the neck, abdomen, genitals and thighs; the lesions did not accompany itching or pain, and did not spread deep under the skin. In addition, test results showed an unusually high IgE index in the patient's blood - a typical sign of an allergic reaction.
Based on clinical symptoms and paraclinical results, Mr. T. was diagnosed with chrysanthemum- assigned phlegm - a type of specific allergic reaction, which recurred in the same location on the body when it came into contact with the allergen again, in this case paracetamol.
Immediately, the patient was asked by the doctor to completely stop all drugs containing paracetamol. At the same time, Mr. T. was prescribed outpatient treatment to control skin damage and avoid complications.
BSCKI. Nguyen Thu Trang - Dermatologist, Medlatec Tay Ho General Clinic said that color- changeable Perspective is a typical form of skin allergy reaction to drugs, characterized by recurring skin damage at the same location every time the patient comes into contact with the allergenic drug. The disease can easily be confused with other skin diseases if not diagnosed properly and treated promptly.
According to the doctor, the disease often appears after taking some popular drugs such as anti-fever painkillers (especially paracetamol), antibiotics (sulfonamid group, Tetracycline...), anti-concussion drugs, or over-the-counter flu medications.
Regarding symptoms, patients may notice dark red patches, clear edges, and a size of a few kilometers, sometimes accompanied by swelling, mild itching, or no itching. The lesions often appear on the lips, genitals, in the thighs, hands, abdomen... and will recur in the same location every time you reuse the allergy drug. After the damage heals, it often leaves a long dark spot of hyperpigmentation.
The first treatment regimen for treating xythema regrowth is to immediately stop using allergenic drugs. Your doctor may prescribe additional anti-inflammatory topical medications or anti- histamine medications if needed.
In particular, it is important to advise patients to avoid reusing related drugs, because each recurrence can cause damage to spread, or cause more serious complications.
Be careful when arbitrarily using over-the-counter medication
Currently, the situation of people arbitrarily buying and using over-the-counter drugs is increasingly common, especially flu, pain relievers, fever reducers such as paracetamol or combined antibiotics.
Many people have the habit of "arbitrarily becoming a doctor" without consulting a doctor/pharmacist, which poses a high risk of adverse reactions, including drug allergies that damage the liver - kidneys and dangerous antibiotic resistance.
With seemingly harmless ingredients like paracetamol found in many cold, fever-reducing, and pain relievers, it can still cause serious allergic reactions, typically paint-based fixed-dyed Persimmons.
BSCKI. Nguyen Thu Trang recommends that to protect their health, people need to:
Read the ingredients of the medicine carefully before using, especially if you have a history of allergies.
Do not arbitrarily use multiple medications at the same time if the interaction is not clear.
Always consult your doctor/pharmacist when you need to take medication for a long time, or if you have unusual symptoms after taking the medication.
Keep information about the drugs that have caused the allergy to inform the doctor during future medical examinations.
In addition, when signs such as unusual redness, itching, swelling, or shortness of breath appear after taking medication, people need to quickly go to a medical facility for timely examination and treatment.
