Q. Can skin temporarily worsen during herbal treatment?
Rarely, in the first 1–2 weeks, a healing reaction may temporarily worsen symptoms. This is the body expelling toxins; most cases improve soon. Inform the doctor if severe.
📝 Detailed Answer
It is possible, and saying this part in advance matters.
Early in taking it there are cases where itching increases or the rash spreads temporarily. However, we do not explain this unconditionally as a 'healing reaction'. That is because it may also be a reaction appearing because the medicine does not suit you.
So please do not endure it and keep taking it on your own — be sure to tell us. We look at the state and judge whether to adjust the prescription or stop it.
The following require you to stop immediately and contact us: hives spreading over the whole body, swelling of the face or lips, uncomfortable breathing, blisters forming, or a rash spreading with fever. It may be a drug allergy reaction.
If the skin lesion weeps and yellow crusting forms, a bacterial infection may have been added, so dermatology care is needed.
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