I'm really worried because he's developed a skin allergy and I've attached some pictures. He's been taking cetirizene for the past couple of days. What kind of skin condition could this possibly be? Is it safe for him to keep taking the medication for another two days until he can see a doctor?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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Based on your description, the skin condition could be:

Urticaria (hives)

Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

Contact dermatitis

Allergic reaction

Cetirizine Tablet Usage

Cetirizine is an antihistamine that can help alleviate symptoms of allergies. If the person has already been taking cetirizine for 2 days, they can likely continue taking it for 2 more days until consulting a doctor.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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