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Rash On My Arm Around Biceps. What Treatment To Take?

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Posted on Fri, 25 Oct 2013
Question: Hi dr
Since last 1 month there is rash developed on my left arm around bicep. Its itching alot and i tried to apply 'neobecmet-cg'cream also but its not going. I have pic also . It might be due to excessive sweating during my morning work out buy now its really causing irritation. Pls advice.
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Answered by Dr. R.G. Joshi (45 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
lichenoid dermatitis,Steroid cream will help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to health care magic.

It seems you are having licenoid dermatitis.

It is allergic reaction pattern of skin.

Such kind of allergy can be induced by sun exposure,Sweating,soaps etc.

Wearing tight shirts can also irritate the skin and produce such type of rash.

Use loose cotton shirts.Avoid sun exposure as far as possible.

Do not apply soap.Wash only with cold water.

Cream which you are applying contains neosporin and it can also aggravate the allergy.

You need a more potent steroid cream like tenovate.Apply it two times daily.You also need to take oral antihistaminics like tab.allegra 180 mg,once daily.

Try these measures for 4 to 5 days but if rash does not subside then you have to take oral steroids.It is always advisable to take these drugs under the consultation of a dermatologist.

Hope this will help you.In case you have any concerns i will be happy to help you.

Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. R.G. Joshi (13 minutes later)
Thx dr , i will do as you instructed. By the way, happy navratras:)
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Answered by Dr. R.G. Joshi (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Thanks for feed back.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks and wish you same.

Follow these instructions and let me know about it.

Take care.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Rash On My Arm Around Biceps. What Treatment To Take?

Brief Answer:
lichenoid dermatitis,Steroid cream will help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to health care magic.

It seems you are having licenoid dermatitis.

It is allergic reaction pattern of skin.

Such kind of allergy can be induced by sun exposure,Sweating,soaps etc.

Wearing tight shirts can also irritate the skin and produce such type of rash.

Use loose cotton shirts.Avoid sun exposure as far as possible.

Do not apply soap.Wash only with cold water.

Cream which you are applying contains neosporin and it can also aggravate the allergy.

You need a more potent steroid cream like tenovate.Apply it two times daily.You also need to take oral antihistaminics like tab.allegra 180 mg,once daily.

Try these measures for 4 to 5 days but if rash does not subside then you have to take oral steroids.It is always advisable to take these drugs under the consultation of a dermatologist.

Hope this will help you.In case you have any concerns i will be happy to help you.

Take care.