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Suggest Treatment For Itching And Burning Sensation In The Lower Arm

Posted on Wed, 30 Nov 2016

Question: Thanks in advance: I've a burning and itchy sensation on the top skin of the lower arm. What would you suggest to treat it?

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possible herpes zoster

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.

Is there any lesion visible in the skin or only the itchiness and burning sensation? Can you upload a photo? If nothing evident, can you mark the area with a pen and send a photo?

I suspect it is herpes zoster.
Any other information related may help.

Looking forward to your follow up question.

Regards, Dr.Papaqako

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Klarida Papaqako (4 days later)

Dear Dr. Papaqaco: thank you for your quick response, and please review related info: A. I've a burning & itchy patch of skin on the right upper forearm. B. It gets worse a few hours after a meal; toward bedtime; and at night when sleeping on the right side, apparently with an inrush of blood there.
I made a photo of the right forearm but am unable to hook up a copy here. Besides, there nothing there except a few small red dots left by scratching.
I'd be grateful if you can suggest something to lull the itching.
Thank you in advance =

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
Not anymore possible herpes but more an eczema

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

I reviewed carefully your extra information.
A photo would be much more clear.
Because have been almost 4 days now and not getting worse, I am pretty sure now that it is not herpes and its most probably just eczema.

So I would recommend to use a mild steroid cream, which will relive the inflamation, the itchy sensation and heal gradually for 1-2 weeks.
Use Hydrocortisone 1% or Triamcinolone 1%, once or twice/day, thin layer for 2 weeks.

Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.

Regards,
Dr.Papaqako

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY

Follow up: Dr. Klarida Papaqako (29 hours later)

Thank you so much, Dr. Papaqako, and have a great day!

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Glad to have been of help

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome dear.
Glad to have been somehow of help.

Come back to me anytime you have questions or concerns.

Please kindly remember to close and rate the answer.

Have a great day too.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad