Suggest Remedies For Red Itchy Upper Arm

Posted on Wed, 3 May 2017

Question: i started having red itchy upper arm and forearm. no relief with benedryl or hydrocortisone creme. ha now spread to back of the neck. skin is warm to the touch.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (4 hours later)

here are some images. kind of hard to take

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be photodermatitis, potent topical steroid & sunscreen

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it seems to be photodermatitis.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply potent topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected areas twice daily along with application of a broad spectrum sunscreen on the entire sun exposed sites during the day time.
Also take antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine 10 mg twice daily.
Steroidal preparations are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Besides this stay away from sun and make use of umbrella, scarf and sunglasses whenever out in the sun.
Moreover are you having any other ailments or taking any other medicines?
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

i have not changed my diet, meds, detergent, shampoo. i do have a latex and penicillin allergy. i do not believe I've come in contact with any of that. the itching and red has started spreading down my back to bra line and down the front between my breasts and a little on my belly.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Still seems to be photodermatitis or eczematous dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
According to your complaints it seems to be either photodermatitis or eczematous dermatitis.
I would recommend you to go for the above recommended medicines.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj