- Male
- 30 Years
- 29/01/2025
I recently had a PET CT Scan with FDG and Contrast, and I've noticed red itchy rashes all over my body the next day. Could this be an allergic reaction to the nuclear medicine or contrast used for the scan? Any advice on how to treat these rashes would be really appreciated. I had the scan two days ago.
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consult dermatologist for physical examination
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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