Skin rash and allergy in Kadikoy: 24/7 On-Call Doctor, Online Prescription and Local Support
Need skin rash and allergy treatment in Kadikoy, Istanbul? An on-demand doctor is available around the clock by video, wherever you are, and can send an e-prescription for a pharmacy near you.
What to know about skin rash and allergy in Kadikoy
Kadikoy’s market and food streets on the Asian side make food-related tummy troubles common. Cosmetics, alcohol and new foods can trigger reactions on a night out. Note anything new and avoid more of it.
What can cause skin rash and allergy
Triggers include touching plants or jellyfish, new sun lotions or cosmetics, new foods and medicines, hot sweaty weather, infections and bites.
Symptoms of skin rash and allergy
- Swelling of eyelids or lips
- Dry, scaly or blistering skin
- Runny nose and watery eyes with hay fever
- Burning or stinging skin
- Itchy red or raised patches (hives)
About skin rash and allergy
A skin rash is a change in the colour, texture or feel of the skin, such as redness, itching, bumps or hives. Allergies cause them when the body’s defences react strongly to something harmless like a food, drug, plant or insect sting.
Treatment options for skin rash and allergy in Kadikoy
Pictures and a video call let the physician judge the rash, recommend antihistamines or skin creams, identify likely triggers and say if you need to be seen in person. Options may include antihistamines, soothing or mild steroid creams and avoiding the trigger.
- Avoid scratching and the suspected trigger
- Note what you ate, touched or took before it started
- Rinse skin with clean water after contact with irritants
How treatment works in Kadikoy
- Send a request or message us on WhatsApp and tell us where you are staying in Kadikoy.
- A video consultation follows, where the physician reviews how you are.
- Receive an e-prescription by WhatsApp or email if treatment is appropriate.
If you think it is an emergency, call 112 straight away. Video consultations are not meant for urgent life-threatening problems.
Common questions about skin rash and allergy in Kadikoy
Can I get skin rash and allergy treatment in Kadikoy?
Yes, you can. Speak to the doctor online at any hour; if treatment is suitable you receive an e-prescription valid at pharmacies in Kadikoy.
When should I see a doctor in person for skin rash and allergy?
Swelling of the lips, tongue, throat or face, difficulty breathing, dizziness or fainting, a rash with fever, or a rash that spreads quickly or blisters widely. Call 112 immediately for breathing difficulty or swelling of the face or throat.
Can children be assessed for skin rash and allergy online?
Many children can be assessed by video. Infants and anyone who looks very unwell should be examined face to face.
References
- NHS. Allergies
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. General information only; it does not replace medical advice.
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