I took this medication seven years ago. After a couple of days I...

your infection seven years ago may not be infection, it may be caused by parasites, and any antibiotic will make it worse---hives or exzemas, I have three times experience in seven years, every time last a while after taking antibiotics. try alternative or nature cure, or, use elimite cream for 5 nights after baking soda bath(2cups-3cups), soak at least half hour, then rich soap whole body, and wash away any peeled off skins. The elimite cream will make the bad skin dry off, and baking soda will take that away, and this bath push rashs down quickly too. On week end, you can take it 4 times a day. I like to add same amount of salt, so I can taste it, and know if I add enough baking soda( alittle like sea water taste is ideal)eat zyrtec or clariten(zyrtec works better, any dowsy antihistamine that last 24 hours works good), only claritin is easier to buy.
sweat a lot helps. apple cider vinegar might help, a lot of people recommend it. The itvh is very hard to get rid of entirely. I will try ACV(2 table spoon in a cup of water) 3 times daily from tommorow, to see if eliminate skin itch (very little left) without antihistamine(which does not cure, just make it not itch or less itch.) The dowsy one will make the parasite miss it's reproductory cycle. I used claritin, and I'll try ACV, then try zyrtec for 10 day, if ACV fail. see what is better.one of my friend tried claritin for 2 month, I urged him to docs, and he got zyrtec for 10days, and I'll see if he is ell after a week(he just finish his course, I need to wait for 4 days to see), I strongly trust ACV, I bought this secret. rinse your mouth with baking soda, to avoid enamel lost. and buy only organic ACV please. I'm michelle, feng@ku.edu is my man's e-mail that I use. mail me if you get well or need help.

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I just found out the red bumps I have is Grovers disease and the doctor gave me a spray Clobex spray also comes in a lotion to help the itching

Grovers disease is a skin condition which is characterized by itchy red lumps which appear primarily on the torso of the patient. Although the condition is not serious, it can be irritating, and it can lead to other more serious skin problems if left untreated. The precise cause of Grover's disease is not fully understood, making treatment difficult for some patients. If you notice any type of prolonged skin rash or outbreak, you should see a dermatologist who can examine it and determine the best course of treatment.

This disease occurs most commonly in older men, typically men over the age of 40 or 50. It appears to be triggered by exposure to heat, and it may accompany an incident of heat stress. The affected skin forms small papules or bubbles which may look almost like blisters. In many cases, Grover's disease is accompanied with severe itching, which is what sends most people to the doctor. In addition to appearing on the torso, Grover's also pops up on the back and legs.

Doctors may also refer to this condition as Transient Acantholytic Dermatosis, or TAD. The “transient” is a reference to the fact that Grover's disease can linger for between six and 12 months, and it may appear or disappear without any warning. Under a microscope, a scraping from someone with Grover's disease will look very distinctive, with cell separation and sometimes abnormal cell shapes as well. When the condition persists, it can lead to skin infections and dermatitis as a result of irritation, which is why many doctors will prescribe treatments for it, rather than letting it take its course.

Many doctors recommend that patients with Grover's disease keep cool, and wear loose fitting clothing made from natural fibers to reduce irritation. Skin creams and moisturizers may be prescribed, along with cortisone cream or steroids in some cases. Since the itchy red spots can be extremely irritating, patients may wear shirts to bed to reduce the possibility of scratching, and in severe cases a doctor may prescribe a medication to reduce the itching sensation.

A change in the appearance of your skin should not necessarily be alarming, but you should keep an eye on things like rashes, lumps, and moles. If a skin outbreak doesn't clear up within a week or it seems to be progress rapidly, make an appointment with a doctor to make sure that the condition is not serious. Since a range of conditions can look identical to the naked eye, the use of diagnostic tools like microscopes is essential to make sure that you get the right treatment.

Hello, how long did the side effects last?
it's been 4 weeks since I've stopped but the rash and itching is just as bad.
Will it ever stop?

how long will it last?
It's been 4 weeks since i've stopped taking it.
The itching is better but the hives, it's getting worst.
I'm full blown on my face right now with having trouble breathing

I hope this helps someone. I am now taking XYZAL and I am 99% better. Ask your doctor about it and check it out on the web.

Thanks so much to all of you who responded to me so far. You helped me not feel alone.
Bless you all!!!