Resolving an Irritating Aftermath
Mononucleosis Rash: Resolving an Irritating Aftermath
Over 95% of the adolescent population is affected by mononucleosis at some point while growing up. It happens because the disease is very contagious in certain stages. However, its symptoms can be easily cured with proper treatment and vigilance. It is alternatively referred to as the ‘kissing disease’ because it’s transmitted through saliva or close proximity with the carrier of the virus.
Reportedly, mononucleosis rash is a common problem faced by such patients. The causes behind the occurrence of such measles-like reaction over various body parts are different.
Viral Symptom
Sometimes, the mononucleosis rash hits you at the start of the disease and acts like an early symptom manifesting the onset of the illness. In such cases, pinkish patches of skin rash like measles appear on any particular part of your body. These blotches of raw skin are itchy and uncomfortable. Nonetheless, they disappear within few days without any requirement of being treated specifically. This outbreak occurs overnight.
Drug-Induced Rash
A more intense and crucial type of mononucleosis rash is induced by certain components of antibiotics that may be prescribed to you by doctors. The examples of these include medicines like ampicillin, amoxicillin, and even in some cases penicillin. As mentioned, it is a quite stubborn outbreak of skin hives that gradually decreases and may take over couple of weeks to vanish completely. It is caused by the remnants of chemicals within your system, so the mononucleosis rash might relapse again and this possibility continues to exist till your body is free of those antibiotic substances.
Measures & Remedies
You should be well aware of the fact that it’s a huge craving to scratch the rash off and get rid of all the irksome itching. The mononucleosis rash tends to spread with increased rubbing. Also, soothing of drug-induced rash cannot be easily done through external ointments as the residual antibiotics remain in the body till naturally flushed clean. Here are some curative measures you can adopt to get rid of the mononucleosis rash:
To figure out if your mononucleosis rash is by drugs, do notice that you always get the skin inflammation from such chemicals immediately after their consumption, say an hour or so. Also, get yourself appropriately tested for positive strep test from your health professional before an intake of antibiotics.
Try to stay cool and clean as the heat along with humidity can aggravate your inflammation.
Prefer not to wear your old clothes for couple of weeks. Avoid polyester, and use cotton only. Smooth texture clothes are recommended to stay away from skin irritation.
Special anti-itch lotions are also effective in some cases. However, steroids and Benedryl provide better relief. They fight the sleeplessness and incur a drowsy feeling that helps you to rest well. They must only be consumed at the prescription from your doctor.
Oatmeal baths are accounted to be helpful in soothing the mononucleosis rash cases.
Topical herbal gels made from aloe vera and other plants are also quoted to be successful in dealing with the skin irritation.
Consume lots of fluids to purge your body of all the remains of antibiotics that induced mononucleosis rash at the first place. Also increase the intake of Vitamins A and C along with zinc and omega 3 fats to ease down the inflammation.
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