Reaction to tiger balm. Skin sensitive to touch red and hurts.

	Asked by Unregistered (Female; 30; 12254; pregnant; Relevant drugs:none ) on Thu 25, Dec 2008 06:05am
	I am pregnant and hurt my back two weeks ago I used Tiger Balm to relieve the pain. It was the only thing that helped at all. I used it for a week. For the week since I stopped using it my skin has been very irritated. Just on the side I was applying the Tiger balm but in a much larger area from my belly button to the right side of my stomach and back. It is painful to the touch and irritated by just my shirt touching the skin. How can I treat this? There are a couple of bumps and it is red on my stomach and back. I do not have insurance until January 1st so I haven't been to the doctor and can not afford to go until then.
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	Answer by Dr Rowena S, MD (doctor) on Tue 30, Dec 2008 08:57pm: Hi, How are you? Would you elaborate on the rash? If this is a reaction to the tiger balm, it should have stopped when you stopped applying it. Though it is very hard to diagnose with out seeing the rash, differentials could be an infection. Considering that it occurs in only one part, this could be a viral rash, such as shingles. I would highly recommend that you have this evaluated further. Try to avoid taking any medications without clearing it out first with your doctor. Keep the lesion clean and dry and do not scratch to prevent secondary infection. Detailed answer for your question: Available in paid version. - Click to pay. Second opinion from another doctor: Available in paid version. - Click to pay.                 OR Chat LIVE with our Doctor - Click here
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