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Rash on cheek after surgery of tooth removal
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Helpinghandsky posted:
I had a back tooth removed this morning. Put to sleep. I was given penicillin 240 mil to take every 6 hours. The tooth was chipped and was leaking into my mouth. It was clear. I went on for about 4 days before the tooth came out.
I put a ice pack on my cheek covered with a paper towel. Tonight I noticed a rash on my cheek where it was.
I don't know what it is and how long it's been there but it wasn't there after I got home because I took a picture of my face. Now it's there.

Help? Do I need to quit the drugs I was given until I contact them or is it from the puss leakage?


2 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Rash on cheek after surgery of tooth removalI had a back tooth removed this morning. Put to sleep. I was given penicillin 240 mil to take every 6 hours. The tooth was chipped and was leaking into my mouth. It was clear. I went on for about 4 days before the tooth came out. <br />I put a ice pack on my cheek covered with a paper towel. Tonight I noticed a rash on my cheek where it was. <br />I don't know what it is and how long it's been there but it wasn't there after I got home because I took a picture of my face. Now it's there.<br /><br />Help? Do I need to quit the drugs I was given until I contact them or is it from the puss leakage?<br /><br /><br /><img src=https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/224877_10151016008873352_704705279_n.jpg class=post_img />
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Helpinghandsky responded:
Also it doesn't not itch and I didn't know it was there until I looked in the mirror a hour ago.
Report This| Share this:Rash on cheek after surgery of tooth removalAlso it doesn't not itch and I didn't know it was there until I looked in the mirror a hour ago.
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Caprice_WebMD_Staff responded:
Hi and welcome to WebMD,

As you can see, an online message board, particularly over a weekend, isn't the best way to get quick answers. I hope that either the rash has eased or you've since contacted your prescribing doctor. Even with a picture, an online diagnosis isn't possible, but any time you start a new medication and experience a rash as a side effect, it's a good idea to report it as soon as possible.

If you haven't called your dentist/doctor yet and the rash continues, please give them a call.

Let us know how you're doing.
We never touch people so lightly that we do not leave a trace. ~Peggy Tabor Millin
Report This| Share this:Rash on cheek after surgery of tooth removalHi and welcome to WebMD,<br /><br />As you can see, an online message board, particularly over a weekend, isn't the best way to get quick answers. I hope that either the rash has eased or you've since contacted your prescribing doctor. Even with a picture, an online diagnosis isn't possible, but any time you start a new medication and experience a rash as a side effect, it's a good idea to report it as soon as possible.<br /><br />If you haven't called your dentist/doctor yet and the rash continues, please give them a call.<br /><br />Let us know how you're doing.
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