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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Loss of Taste after allergic reaction
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Loss of Taste after allergic reaction
by Susan, Feb 05, 2000 12:00AM
In trying to quit smoking I took zyban. After two weeks I developed an allergic reaction (edema of tongue and lips, rash
hands and legs) I was given steroid and benadry injection at
ER. Prescription for medrol dose pack and xylocaine for sore
tongue. I was also told to take benadryl 50 mg tid until
swelling of tongue subsided. It's now about 1 week later. Swelling is gone, dry, chapped lips are almost back to normal,
however my tongue feels very smooth and coated and I don't have
a sensation of taste at all. My question is, do you have any
idea what it is from, how long it will last and is there any
thing I can do to help.
hands and legs) I was given steroid and benadry injection at
ER. Prescription for medrol dose pack and xylocaine for sore
tongue. I was also told to take benadryl 50 mg tid until
swelling of tongue subsided. It's now about 1 week later. Swelling is gone, dry, chapped lips are almost back to normal,
however my tongue feels very smooth and coated and I don't have
a sensation of taste at all. My question is, do you have any
idea what it is from, how long it will last and is there any
thing I can do to help.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Feb 06, 2000 12:00AM
, Feb 06, 2000 12:00AM
Susan:
Don't worry. After the skin or lips swell, they feel dry and smooth for a while, perhaps a week or two. But since the swelling is in the ipper layers of tissue, there is no chance of scarring or permanent damage. My advice: don't think about it. If you think about your lips, they fel weird and you'll keep licking them, making them feel weird longer.
Best.
Dr. R
Don't worry. After the skin or lips swell, they feel dry and smooth for a while, perhaps a week or two. But since the swelling is in the ipper layers of tissue, there is no chance of scarring or permanent damage. My advice: don't think about it. If you think about your lips, they fel weird and you'll keep licking them, making them feel weird longer.
Best.
Dr. R
will that come back?