Can Antibiotics Cause Itchy Skin- 850 Questions Answered

My mother in law who is 70 years old now, has lot of itching and rashes on her skin. She was washing her clothes yesterday. Can it be because of the soap? What are the causes of itchy rashes on skin? She has ever got this earlier? Can it be hereditary?

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

suffering from allergic dermatitis.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation f ... Read More

Have dry skin with itchyness on specific spots in leg, causing severe redness and also after few days the skin become darker

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. ... Read More

Having skin allergy (itchy skin, hives) after having antibiotics for throat infection, had moxclav 625

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Dr. Vivek Singh General Physician | Delhi

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Allergic reaction Acute urticaria I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl cons ... Read More

Skin is itchy and all the time it feels like scratching. Need the cause of the skin. Photo attached of my right leg.

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Dr. Amandeep Dermatologist | Khanna

Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ... Read More

Does antibiotics reduce sperm count and cause infertility? Can it be reversed after dosage of antibiotics is complete?

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Dr. B D Verma Sexologist | Lucknow

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Many allopathic medicine affects your sperm count and stamina. You can regain your stamina and sperm count by using ayurvedic medicine. Please consult privately or book appointment for my exclusive ay ... Read More

Hi Can excess use of antibiotics cause black fungus. Doctor prescribed me to take antibiotics. Kindly reply.

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Dr. Rajendra Kumar General Physician | Jaipur

Depends upon the diseases fir which antibiotics prescribed ... Read More

Skin rashes and hives after taking antibiotics for throat infection, having itchy skin and hives after taking moxclav 625

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Dr. Deepthi Milana General Practitioner | Mangalore

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Stop the medication, it seems like allergic reaction. Take Tab citrazine 10mg stat for symptom relief. If the symptoms didn't subside with the tablet and if you have breathing difficulties please vi ... Read More

Sir Can the antibiotics cause swollen lymph nodes . Because whenever I take antibiotics only I am getting pain in armpit and groin.please help me understand

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Dr. Nihar General Practitioner | Mysore

No antibiotics generally don't lead to swollen lymph nodes. Usually during any infection you might have swollen lymph nodes and they get relieved by taking antibiotics. You just might be noticing them ... Read More

I had contact with a guy almost 5 months ago... But recently 1 month ago i was diagnosed with chlamydia infection..was given triple antibiotic theraphy(cefixime for 5 days.,doxycycline and metronidazole for 2 weeks) As i didnt get a test done for gonorrhoea.. But as soon as i started in some days i developed intense vaginal and anal itching.. I

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Asked for Female, 27 Years 96 Views v

Dr. Vijaya Gupta Gynecologist | Chandigarh

Yes Itching is a sign of fungal vaginal Infection U need antifungal treatment ... Read More

I'm on a weight loss program but meet an accident. So am taking antibiotics. So do they cause weight gain

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Ms. Ankita Bhargava Dietitian/Nutritionist | Bangalore

Hello dear Normally No. ... Read More

Everybody in our family had constant fever between 99-100 for some days and gradually our 4 month old son also developed the same symptoms of constant fever, cough for 3 days. The doctor prescribed him Advent 200/28.5mg antibiotics, calpol paediatric drops and Kofarest -PD. Post having the 2nd dose of the antibiotics he developed red skin rashes on

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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu Pediatrician | Hyderabad

Yes these rashes are due to antibiotic so stop this antibiotic ... Read More

Hello there, i have been observing lately that after washing my face and while wiping my face with a cloth or towel, feeling itchy and getting that urge to rub off hardly, it stays for like 2-3 minutes and goes off, its been over a month, is there any underlying condition for the same?? Thanks

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I suddenly have extremely red itchy rashes under breast underarms and lower abdomen area it came up suddenly I am not diabetic I have been taking Allegra and applying lacto calamine but it's not reducing what cream can I use as it's very . uncomfortable in some places it's like tiny bumps

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have a red spot which has become darker over the last 20 days whenever the skin dries up the skin peels off a bit and it's itchy and so far putting coconut oil has soothed it a bit. But other than that it does not seem to be healing it's turned almost dark maroon colour and I am afraid that another one has appeared below my ribcage it's a tiny on

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Asked for Female, 24 Years 59 Views v

Dr. Simoni Sarodia Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Kindly go for direct consultation with doctor, as that would be better to solve your queries . ... Read More

My skin has become so itchy these days and the bumps pops out of nowhere and sometimes due to itching my fingers swell and feels numb. White and red bumpy patches. Please suggest what to do.

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hi I have skin rashes in my both legs it's gets red and itchy then it's leaves black mark on it it's happening since 1 year please tell me what's it

Asked for Male, 30 Years 107 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Nandwana Dermatologist | Noida

Specific medication will improve condition. Kindly connect online for proper treatment and guidance. ... Read More

Almost every night i get red patches on my skin all over body and the temperature is extreme high and also the patches are not itchy but the patches are extremely big and red and only comes at night

Asked for Female, 25 Years 100 Views v

Dr. Richa Chopra Dermatologist | Delhi

It can be urticaria. Kindly consult a dermatologist for a proper treatment ... Read More

I m suffering from red bumpy itchy skin .after using several medicines and creams it donot go away...what 2 do

Asked for Male, 40 Years 84 Views v

Dr. Twinkle Patel Dermatologist | Valsad

Kindly share photographs and consult online ... Read More

Need your helpful suggestions, I am suffering from itchy skin from last 1 week. My lower legs and hip area red spots , these are very itchy, when these dries become black. Sometimes because of scratching blood comes. Which cream or soap or lotion to use. Kindly need help

Asked for Male, 28 Years 55 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hi I'm having extremely dry skin on my both feet and they're itching a lot. I'm scraping myself while itching. Like eczema symptoms. Can you suggest some ointment and medicine?

Asked for Female, 33 Years 43 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hello i am experiencing strong smell from my urine from past few months...the smell is like the smell when we take some antibiotics....and also i am getting red itchy bumps on my skin. Please let me know what can be the cause of this and can these 2 problems be interconnected??? Umploading the photographers of the bumps.

Asked for Female, 27 Years 149 Views v

Dr. Chaithra H General Physician | Bangalore

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UTI Get urine routine culture sensitivity done and have a follow up ... Read More

Skin itchiness due to insect bite in hand 3 days back. Little swelling was there initially, now it's not there but itchiness here and there all over the body is happening now.

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have itchy skin my right leg .It does not flake or oozes out.Its very dry and sometimes itchy.Its been there for more than 3 months .can you please suggest some solution?

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have a very very dry skin and itchy also , which ultimately leads to scratching , and because of that my skin has become so sensitive that it bleeds immediately if I scratch.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 115 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Sir i have a itchy white skin on the pennis . I also have a pimple type thing in the thigh . There is a hair also inside the pimple . The thigh are itchy many times . Please suggest

Asked for Male, 26 Years 61 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

Seems like flexural dermatits. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ... Read More

Hello, Doctors! I have recently done HSG and the doctor has prescribed doxycycline for 7 days post HSG to prevent any infection. However, I have antibiotic-induced stomach upset. I have taken Sporalac DS along with Doxycycline, but it doesn't seem to help. Shoul I stop the antibiotic? It's been 2 days post HSG.

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Dr. Lavina Batra Gynecologist | Pune

Pls connect for online consultation and advice on ... Read More

Itchy skin on the right side leg elbow , it's very dry and scaly , and sometimes bleeds after scratching, also it has spread to hand elbows little bit and looks like small white bumps Shared the image it looked like this after scratching so much .

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Have been experiencing dry itchy skin on upper part of vulva. Area seems to be reddish and little swollen. Problem increased during night and itchiness worsens. Is ithere any ointment or medicine to be taken?

Asked for Female, 31 Years 126 Views v

Dr. Sarita Narayan Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Pune

Metrogyl ointment -local application ... Read More

I am facing skin irritation for last 5 days and I tried the following medicines also but it is not getting cured, previously when itched I scratched the skin then it will converted reddish color after consuming these medicines it is getting itchy patch. T.CEPHALEXINE 500MG BD T.PREDNISOLONE 5MG T.VIT C TDS O.1 % betamethasone ointment night Cala

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I got skin dark on my neck and its quite itchy. I applied turmeric to it got better but skin has become dark.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 199 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

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Can antibiotics cause itchy skin

My mother in law who is 70 years old now, has lot of itching and rashes on her skin. She was washing her clothes yesterday. Can it be because of the soap? What are the causes of itchy rashes on skin? She has ever got this earlier? Can it be hereditary?

Have dry skin with itchyness on specific spots in leg, causing severe redness and also after few days the skin become darker

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Having skin allergy (itchy skin, hives) after having antibiotics for throat infection, had moxclav 625

Skin is itchy and all the time it feels like scratching. Need the cause of the skin. Photo attached of my right leg.

Does antibiotics reduce sperm count and cause infertility? Can it be reversed after dosage of antibiotics is complete?

Hi Can excess use of antibiotics cause black fungus. Doctor prescribed me to take antibiotics. Kindly reply.

Skin rashes and hives after taking antibiotics for throat infection, having itchy skin and hives after taking moxclav 625

Sir Can the antibiotics cause swollen lymph nodes . Because whenever I take antibiotics only I am getting pain in armpit and groin.please help me understand

I'm on a weight loss program but meet an accident. So am taking antibiotics. So do they cause weight gain

Hello there, i have been observing lately that after washing my face and while wiping my face with a cloth or towel, feeling itchy and getting that urge to rub off hardly, it stays for like 2-3 minutes and goes off, its been over a month, is there any underlying condition for the same?? Thanks

I suddenly have extremely red itchy rashes under breast underarms and lower abdomen area it came up suddenly I am not diabetic I have been taking Allegra and applying lacto calamine but it's not reducing what cream can I use as it's very . uncomfortable in some places it's like tiny bumps

My skin has become so itchy these days and the bumps pops out of nowhere and sometimes due to itching my fingers swell and feels numb. White and red bumpy patches. Please suggest what to do.

Hi I have skin rashes in my both legs it's gets red and itchy then it's leaves black mark on it it's happening since 1 year please tell me what's it

Almost every night i get red patches on my skin all over body and the temperature is extreme high and also the patches are not itchy but the patches are extremely big and red and only comes at night

I m suffering from red bumpy itchy skin .after using several medicines and creams it donot go away...what 2 do

Need your helpful suggestions, I am suffering from itchy skin from last 1 week. My lower legs and hip area red spots , these are very itchy, when these dries become black. Sometimes because of scratching blood comes. Which cream or soap or lotion to use. Kindly need help

Hi I'm having extremely dry skin on my both feet and they're itching a lot. I'm scraping myself while itching. Like eczema symptoms. Can you suggest some ointment and medicine?

Skin itchiness due to insect bite in hand 3 days back. Little swelling was there initially, now it's not there but itchiness here and there all over the body is happening now.

I have itchy skin my right leg .It does not flake or oozes out.Its very dry and sometimes itchy.Its been there for more than 3 months .can you please suggest some solution?

I have a very very dry skin and itchy also , which ultimately leads to scratching , and because of that my skin has become so sensitive that it bleeds immediately if I scratch.

Sir i have a itchy white skin on the pennis . I also have a pimple type thing in the thigh . There is a hair also inside the pimple . The thigh are itchy many times . Please suggest

Itchy skin on the right side leg elbow , it's very dry and scaly , and sometimes bleeds after scratching, also it has spread to hand elbows little bit and looks like small white bumps Shared the image it looked like this after scratching so much .

Have been experiencing dry itchy skin on upper part of vulva. Area seems to be reddish and little swollen. Problem increased during night and itchiness worsens. Is ithere any ointment or medicine to be taken?

I got skin dark on my neck and its quite itchy. I applied turmeric to it got better but skin has become dark.

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