skin disorders
Drug Rashes
Treatment of Drug Rashes
Stopping the responsible drug For mild reactions, sometimes antihistamines and corticosteroid creams to relieve itching For severe reactions, sometimes drugs given intravenously and hospitalization Most drug reactions disappear when the responsible drug is stopped. Standard Treatment , such as antihistamines by mouth and corticosteroid creams, are used as needed. Severe allergic skin reactions, particularly those accompanied by serious symptoms such as wheezing or difficulty breathing (called Anaphylactic Reactions ), are treated with 