Suggest Treatment For Itchy Sore Lump On Arms

Posted on Mon, 12 Jan 2015

Question: Hi i have these lumps on both of my arm i was woundering if youd be able to help me find out what the could be.. There not itchy or sore.. Ive attached a picture.. Please help

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please, for how long have you had them?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this rash that you have reported. From the first look, it is very similar to an allergy. I wish to know for how long you have had this and whether this is the first time you are observing something this similar.

If this is the first time, I will suggest you monitor. The main thing would be to identify an new addition to your personal items. Did you go outdoor to areas you have not been used to before?

I hope this sheds some light on this problem. Get back to me with more information so that together we can dissect this problem more and address it fully.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (22 minutes later)

I noticed it this morning at approx 2am while at work.. I cant think of anything i have done differently i havent used any different soaps.. And the new moisturiser i got ive been using for a week now and nothing has happened till now.. I know ive had this happen before when i came into contact with grass but i havent been in contact with grass i cant think of anything it could be.. Im sorta worried.. Its not sore or itchy but its starting to spread down my arm now

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Try Zyrtec!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This really sounds like an allergy. The cause remains unknown. I recommend you suspend the new moisturizer for and let;s understand more about this. Take Zyrtec at doses recommended by your physician. Please keep me update in 24hours.

I hope this helps. I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (23 minutes later)

I also feel nauseated

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (29 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It Normally subsides spontaneously!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Please, nausea is often transient and does not require any specific treatment in a majority of the cases. I would recommend that we monitor for at least 48 hours before making the decision to consider medications or not.

Please, keep me informed if you think you are not getting better. Also, how is the rash on your arm?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (3 days later)

The rash is still there and same with the nausea

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please, did you get the drugs?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the updates. Would like to know if you got the drugs I suggested. If you did, then send a review picture to me. Do you vomit? If so let me know so that I can prescribe a drug for that as well.

I wish you well and hope to hear from you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (8 minutes later)

Nah i didnt get a chance to couldnt get into the doctors.. No vomiting but on and off loose bowels

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please, I will not be prescribing drugs at this time!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Please, medications are not always the best way to go. Though we always want quick fixes with medications, the risk is always present and certainly not the best way to go.

Please, try healthy diet, fruits and vegetables and regular exercise. If these fail, only then and then would I consider medications.

I wish you well.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar