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Q: Red itching welts and steroid treatment
asked by: DoctorQuestion on September 11th, 2008
whats causing it. My GP said it was related to the Merina Coil which i've now had out....I'm not so sure could this be somethig more serious


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on September 12th, 2008
Allergies Answer A4682
Current medical status: I keep getting intermittently red welts (rash) on my hands (no where else on my body) its very itchty and takes steroid cream to get rid of it.
Current medical treatment: steroid cream and anti-histamine tablets

According to your symptoms (“ getting intermittently red, itching welts (rash) on my hands”) and effective therapy (steroids) you could be experiencing a kind of allergy. If the allergy was provoked by the Merina Coil it should disappear after Merina Coil removal.

You may consult a dermatologist.




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