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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Allergic reaction to gencomycin or vancomycin
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Allergic reaction to gencomycin or vancomycin
by case, Sep 15, 2001 12:00AM
I have kidney failure and am getting a transplant the second week of october. I was sent to the hospital on august 9th,by my nurse at my dialysis unit, due to having the symptoms of a catheter infections. I was given gencomycin and vancomycin. My catheter was not infected and I was released on the 10th. On the 11th I noticed I was covered head to toe with a nasty, itchy rash. This lasted one and a half weeks. I was given a medrol pack and that took care of the rash. With the rash I also had a fever. It ranged from 100-100.2. After the rash broke my whole body began to peel. I have been peeling since August 25th. My nephrologist nurse said if it was an allergic reaction the peeling should have been done by now. I have been peeling for three weeks. The peeling is getting worse not better and is painful. Any ideas?
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Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Sep 16, 2001 12:00AM
, Sep 16, 2001 12:00AM
Generalized drug reactions can indeed lead to extensive peeling, but I am not aware of a circumstance in which the peeling should continue or even get worse. I'm not sure whether you are describing the tail end of the reaction, or whether you developed some different, unrelated skin problem. I think a visit to a dermatologist would be a good idea. In the meantime, moisturize as much as possible (vaseline, Eucerin, or whatever you like.)
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
