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Red swollen itchy lumps on face

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PGtips11
PGtips11

I woke up yesterday., after staying at a friend's, with some red marks on my face, also on my leg, hand and arm. Woke up today to find the lumps on my face much worse, quite disfiguring, which is a worry as I'm going on holiday in a few days. I've been taking loretadine 10mg twice a day and applying over the counter hydro cortisone cream. Is there any point trying to get an emergency go appointment? How long do you think it will take to clear up? 

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  • henpen1980
    henpen1980 PGtips11

    Posted

    go to urgent care or emergency room for assistance.  good luck!!

     

  • PGtips11
    PGtips11

    Posted

    I phoned 111 and was told to make a gp appointment if it hadn't improved in 3 days.

    • devsmom
      devsmom PGtips11

      Posted

      I don't know how long it takes to schedule an appointment after you call for one, but I would call now and make the appointment for a day or so after your 3 day waiting time and if all goes well and things are improving just cancel.  During your wait, I know it's hard but, don't scratch the itch.

    • henpen1980
      henpen1980 PGtips11

      Posted

      get it done.  use ice to cool off the area,  Benadryl as noted on the bottle.  Good luck.
    • PGtips11
      PGtips11 devsmom

      Posted

      Apologies to all who responded for my late reply but they went to junk mail. Anyway I went to the GP practice to see the nurse for my flu jab and she refused to do it until the Dr had advised on my rash, she, (the nurse) suspected bites of some sort. So I saw the doctor and she thought it was an allergic reaction and prescribed  Fexofenadine, a stronger antihistamine and referred me to an allergy clinic. Been taking the Fexofenadine for 2 day’s now and it’s slightly better. Off on a cruise tomorrow and hoping for the best. Thank you all for your support.
    • devsmom
      devsmom PGtips11

      Posted

      Have a great time.  Hope you're not allergic to cruising.  haha

    • PGtips11
      PGtips11 devsmom

      Posted

      I am so going to have a great time! I’m bringing 2 different antihistamines and there’s always the ship’s doctor.
  • ann53853
    ann53853 PGtips11

    Posted

    Hi PGtips! I would certainly go to a doctor and find out what the heck you have. I think getting treatment before you go on holiday will let you enjoy your vacation more because you'll know the diagnosis and have treatment for it. Have a good day! 

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