In an allergic reaction, your body recognizes the drug as foreign, mistakenly considers it dangerous, and activates the immune system to "fight it off." The immune response is what causes allergy symptoms such as:9 Rashes or hives Itching Wheezing/breathing problems Inflammation In severe cases, ...
Oral and injectable systemic corticosteroids are steroid hormones prescribed to decrease inflammation in arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, asthma, bronchitis, some skin rashes, and allergic or inflammatory conditions of the nose and eyes. S
Psoriasis and atopic dermatitis are common, long-term skin diseases. Both are noncontagious. Because both the rashes look somewhat similar, the diagnosis may be difficult at the first glance, and a biopsy of the skin remains the last resort. However, certain things that can help differentiate ...
and sulfanilamide tablets were taken to fight intestinal infections. Though themedicinewas relatively safe, allergic reactions such as skin rashes,fever,nausea,vomiting, and even mental confusion were common. With the introduction of less-toxic derivatives and especially with themass productionofpenicillin...
Characteristically, rashes occur on the cheeks, neck, elbow and knee creases, and ankles. Irritant dermatitis: This occurs when the skin is repeatedly exposed to excessive washing or toxic substances. Allergic contact dermatitis: After repeated exposures to the same substance, an allergen, the body...