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Suggest Remedy For Itchy Skin Rashes With Tingling Sensation

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Posted on Mon, 4 Jan 2016
Question: skin rash on arms which is tingly, itchy, and feels like pin pricks. Wakes me up at night.
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Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Allergic response a possibility

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Welcome to this site!
I am Dr V XXXXXXX a Sr Dermatologist.

I have got your details and would like to help you out of the current problem.

The stated symptoms could most possibly due to an allergic response to some agent of which you might not be aware. Please check if you have changed bed linen or have been using any new night dress. Secondly, please also note the location of the rash. Is it only on the exposed areas or is present elsewhere too?

It would really be helpful if you upload the pics of the rash from close distance as well as from a distance of about one foot.

Under the present conditions, I would have suggested the following measures to any patient of your age group:

1 Keep the parts covered with cotton garments
2 Stop using soap/ deodorants/ perfumes
3 Sponge with plain water frequently
4 Not to use tar cream or ice packs but continue with cortisone cream as often as needed
5 Try changing your bed for a few days
6 Using anti-allergic like Levocetirizine 5 mg a day or comparable compounds to relieve itching.
7 Have simple food, home cooked, without preservatives.


I hope you too would make the most of these suggestions and contact me again with further details and get well soon.

Best wishes
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Suggest Remedy For Itchy Skin Rashes With Tingling Sensation

Brief Answer: Allergic response a possibility Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to this site! I am Dr V XXXXXXX a Sr Dermatologist. I have got your details and would like to help you out of the current problem. The stated symptoms could most possibly due to an allergic response to some agent of which you might not be aware. Please check if you have changed bed linen or have been using any new night dress. Secondly, please also note the location of the rash. Is it only on the exposed areas or is present elsewhere too? It would really be helpful if you upload the pics of the rash from close distance as well as from a distance of about one foot. Under the present conditions, I would have suggested the following measures to any patient of your age group: 1 Keep the parts covered with cotton garments 2 Stop using soap/ deodorants/ perfumes 3 Sponge with plain water frequently 4 Not to use tar cream or ice packs but continue with cortisone cream as often as needed 5 Try changing your bed for a few days 6 Using anti-allergic like Levocetirizine 5 mg a day or comparable compounds to relieve itching. 7 Have simple food, home cooked, without preservatives. I hope you too would make the most of these suggestions and contact me again with further details and get well soon. Best wishes