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Suggest Remedy For Itchy Rash On Arms

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Posted on Thu, 5 Feb 2015
Question: some kind of rash on both arms, real itchy
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell since when have you developed these lesions .
Also please tell what all have you been applying over the affected area .
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.

Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (13 minutes later)
started early September, 2014

have been using triamcinolone acetonide cream and prescription Zytec
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Chronic skin eczema

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

Thanks for the pictures.
You seem to have developed a chronic eczema over the arms .
Have you ever noticed any aggravation of itching or redness on exposure to sunlight .
Try to wear full sleeves clothes when out in the sun .
Since triamcinolone is not helping much in your case ,you need to be switched to a higher topical steroid cream like beclomethasone or clobetasol .You can discuss this with your treating doctor .
Short course of oral steroids might also be required along .
Do not apply any other cream or oil over the affected area.
Do not apply any irritants like dettol or savlon over the arms .Use a mild cleanser for bathing .
Regular antihistamines like levocetrizine or Benadryl are also needed .


Hope it helps


Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Remedy For Itchy Rash On Arms

Brief Answer: Kindly provide pictures and details Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same. I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition. Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page . Also please tell since when have you developed these lesions . Also please tell what all have you been applying over the affected area . I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details. Dr Geetika Paul