“Rash and a cold?”
For a week I have had a red, slightly raised rash appearing over time. It’s on the front of the torso, in armpits, groin, arm & knee folds. They are itchy. I’m using Hydrozole prescribed by Doctor. I also have developed a cold that has come as this rash has progressed. I’ve been taking Benadryl to try & ease itching.
Female | 52 years old
Complaint duration: 7 days
Medications: Eutroxig, lexapro & Botox for Dystonia
Conditions: Cervical Dystonia, hypothyroidism, anxiety
1 Answer
Michael W. Cashman
Dermatologist
I’m sorry for my delayed response. How long have you been on Lexapro? Without even seeing the rash, I’m concerned that you could be developing a serious allergic reaction to the Lexapro. Do you have any lesions in your mouth? On your palms or soles? Have you noticed any peeling of your skin?
I understand that you mentioned itch, but have any of the red areas turned a deeper red color over time or become painful at all? To be on the safe side, I would strongly encourage you to go to an Urgent Care or ER if the “cold,” hasn’t improved and the rash only progressing. Tell the provider there that you’re on Lexapro. If you happened to start taking Lexapro within the last 3 weeks, definitely discontinue this medication, inform your prescribing physician, and seek medical attention. If you’ve been on Lexpro for much longer than this, then it’s less likely but still not inconceivable.
I don’t mean to frighten you with my concern, but again without being able to see the rash, I’m conerned about two very serious skin rashes, so please follow-up with a medical practiioner soon.
Thank you,
Michael W. Cashman MD, MPH, MHA
I understand that you mentioned itch, but have any of the red areas turned a deeper red color over time or become painful at all? To be on the safe side, I would strongly encourage you to go to an Urgent Care or ER if the “cold,” hasn’t improved and the rash only progressing. Tell the provider there that you’re on Lexapro. If you happened to start taking Lexapro within the last 3 weeks, definitely discontinue this medication, inform your prescribing physician, and seek medical attention. If you’ve been on Lexpro for much longer than this, then it’s less likely but still not inconceivable.
I don’t mean to frighten you with my concern, but again without being able to see the rash, I’m conerned about two very serious skin rashes, so please follow-up with a medical practiioner soon.
Thank you,
Michael W. Cashman MD, MPH, MHA
