
I Got Non Itchy Spots In My Whole Arm First

Question: I got non itchy spots in my whole arm first then it started spreading

I got non itchy spots in my whole arm first then it started spreading
Brief Answer:
need more information as well as Images
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
How long since you have noticed the spots? Are they red or pus filled? it it only on one arm or both the arms are affected?
I request you to kindly upload a few clear Images of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to have a look and guide you accordingly.
Take care. Hope to assist you further once I get the Images
need more information as well as Images
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
How long since you have noticed the spots? Are they red or pus filled? it it only on one arm or both the arms are affected?
I request you to kindly upload a few clear Images of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to have a look and guide you accordingly.
Take care. Hope to assist you further once I get the Images
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Brief Answer:
need more information as well as Images
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
How long since you have noticed the spots? Are they red or pus filled? it it only on one arm or both the arms are affected?
I request you to kindly upload a few clear Images of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to have a look and guide you accordingly.
Take care. Hope to assist you further once I get the Images
need more information as well as Images
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
How long since you have noticed the spots? Are they red or pus filled? it it only on one arm or both the arms are affected?
I request you to kindly upload a few clear Images of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to have a look and guide you accordingly.
Take care. Hope to assist you further once I get the Images
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Its been few months there is no pus and both arms are affected with spots over my torso as well. My uncle is a medical practitioner he analysed it and told me that it is most likely pityriasis

Its been few months there is no pus and both arms are affected with spots over my torso as well. My uncle is a medical practitioner he analysed it and told me that it is most likely pityriasis
Brief Answer:
regarding spots on arms
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Ok, that's great to know that your skin condition has already been diiagnosed but i would like you to clarify if it is pityriasis rosea or pityriasis versicolor? Both of these require a different line of treatment.
Take care
regarding spots on arms
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Ok, that's great to know that your skin condition has already been diiagnosed but i would like you to clarify if it is pityriasis rosea or pityriasis versicolor? Both of these require a different line of treatment.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Brief Answer:
regarding spots on arms
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Ok, that's great to know that your skin condition has already been diiagnosed but i would like you to clarify if it is pityriasis rosea or pityriasis versicolor? Both of these require a different line of treatment.
Take care
regarding spots on arms
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Ok, that's great to know that your skin condition has already been diiagnosed but i would like you to clarify if it is pityriasis rosea or pityriasis versicolor? Both of these require a different line of treatment.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Its pityriasis versicolor

Its pityriasis versicolor
Brief Answer:
Regarding pityriasis versicolor
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
For Pityriasis versicolor, you can take a single dose of Fluconazole 400mg tab. In addition to that, you may use a ketoconazole 2% cream e.g Nizral cream, twice daily for 2 weeks. These are prescription medications.
Take care. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Regarding pityriasis versicolor
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
For Pityriasis versicolor, you can take a single dose of Fluconazole 400mg tab. In addition to that, you may use a ketoconazole 2% cream e.g Nizral cream, twice daily for 2 weeks. These are prescription medications.
Take care. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D

Brief Answer:
Regarding pityriasis versicolor
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
For Pityriasis versicolor, you can take a single dose of Fluconazole 400mg tab. In addition to that, you may use a ketoconazole 2% cream e.g Nizral cream, twice daily for 2 weeks. These are prescription medications.
Take care. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Regarding pityriasis versicolor
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
For Pityriasis versicolor, you can take a single dose of Fluconazole 400mg tab. In addition to that, you may use a ketoconazole 2% cream e.g Nizral cream, twice daily for 2 weeks. These are prescription medications.
Take care. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D


Thanks a lot for assistance

Thanks a lot for assistance
Brief Answer:
Thank you for writing to us
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome. Take care.
Thank you for writing to us
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome. Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Brief Answer:
Thank you for writing to us
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome. Take care.
Thank you for writing to us
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome. Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj


Hi
I just noticed that the spots are not only the arm but also in shoulders and some in back. So is the one tablet dose is enough or do I need to take more
Hoping to hear from you soon
Thanks
Durgesh
I just noticed that the spots are not only the arm but also in shoulders and some in back. So is the one tablet dose is enough or do I need to take more
Hoping to hear from you soon
Thanks
Durgesh

Hi
I just noticed that the spots are not only the arm but also in shoulders and some in back. So is the one tablet dose is enough or do I need to take more
Hoping to hear from you soon
Thanks
Durgesh
I just noticed that the spots are not only the arm but also in shoulders and some in back. So is the one tablet dose is enough or do I need to take more
Hoping to hear from you soon
Thanks
Durgesh
Brief Answer:
Regarding pityriasis versicolor
Detailed Answer:
hi.
One tablet is enough. One one dose of 400mg of fluconazole is enough.
Take care
Regarding pityriasis versicolor
Detailed Answer:
hi.
One tablet is enough. One one dose of 400mg of fluconazole is enough.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Brief Answer:
Regarding pityriasis versicolor
Detailed Answer:
hi.
One tablet is enough. One one dose of 400mg of fluconazole is enough.
Take care
Regarding pityriasis versicolor
Detailed Answer:
hi.
One tablet is enough. One one dose of 400mg of fluconazole is enough.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj


Thanks

Thanks
Brief Answer:
Yoi are welcome
Detailed Answer:
thank you for writing to us.
Take care
Yoi are welcome
Detailed Answer:
thank you for writing to us.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng

Brief Answer:
Yoi are welcome
Detailed Answer:
thank you for writing to us.
Take care
Yoi are welcome
Detailed Answer:
thank you for writing to us.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng

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