Guest guest Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Hi All, I am talking to Pete's dr. tomorrow, but just thought I'd post here while I am waiting. Pete had a reaction to amoxicillan after taking it for four days- he developed a rash on the soles of his feet, bright red, and a more hives-like reaction on the palms of his hands. The dr. had us stop the amoxicillan right away, and he hasn't been on anything else for this bronchitis. A few days ago, (this is one week after discontinuing the meds) the skin on the soles of his feet started coming off in huge pieces- like a lizard shedding his skin. The skin underneath is intact, but looks fragile to me. Last winter he had very tough, dry, cracked skin, and we treated it with this " urea " cream that softened it so the skin could slough off. But that took a month. This thing happened overnight. Pete is not complaining of pain, but I can't help but wonder if his skin had a sever reaction from the rash and this is how it's responding. Has me concerned, of course, because I don't want his this tender skin to be compromised. I don't know how long it will take to toughen up. Anyone know about this or had this with their child? (Pete is 20.) I just put a thick, impervious skin balm over the soles of his feet after he soaks them every day.) Thanks! Beth Pete's Mum Central Ohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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