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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
Brief Answer:
I suggest a possibility of either p rosea or polymorphic light eruption
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic
I have gone through your query and I have also seen the Image.
They can be either Pityriasis Rosea Or they could either be a Light eruption, since they are on the sun exposed part of the arm (outer arms).
-How long since you noticed them?
-Are there any more on the upper legs, abdomen, chest, back?
I suggest you to use a mid potent topical steroid e.g mometasone furoate 0.1% cream, twice daily for a few days.
It is a prescription steroid and therefore you may talk to your doctor for the needful.
Keep your arms covered with full sleeve clothing.
Regards
I suggest a possibility of either p rosea or polymorphic light eruption
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic
I have gone through your query and I have also seen the Image.
They can be either Pityriasis Rosea Or they could either be a Light eruption, since they are on the sun exposed part of the arm (outer arms).
-How long since you noticed them?
-Are there any more on the upper legs, abdomen, chest, back?
I suggest you to use a mid potent topical steroid e.g mometasone furoate 0.1% cream, twice daily for a few days.
It is a prescription steroid and therefore you may talk to your doctor for the needful.
Keep your arms covered with full sleeve clothing.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Since this morning it wasnt there last night its gone onto the inside of my arm as well.. No where else theres any just on both arms .
I just looked at my legs again and I've got a couple coming up on my legs to and there never exposed to the sun
I just looked at my legs again and I've got a couple coming up on my legs to and there never exposed to the sun
Brief Answer:
Possibility of pityriasis rosea
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thank you for the additional information. I will keep a possibility of Pityriasis Rosea.
It is type of hypersensitivity reaction to various inciting causes like common viral infections/ common cold, certain drugs, food and food preservatives/additives etc.
I will suggest you to use a topical mid potent steroid e.g mometasone furoate 0.1% or a superpotent steroid e.g clobetasol propionate 0.05%, twice daily. These are prescription steroids and therefore you need to talk to your doctor for the needful.
An OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily will provide you symptomatic relief from itching, if any.
Regards
Possibility of pityriasis rosea
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thank you for the additional information. I will keep a possibility of Pityriasis Rosea.
It is type of hypersensitivity reaction to various inciting causes like common viral infections/ common cold, certain drugs, food and food preservatives/additives etc.
I will suggest you to use a topical mid potent steroid e.g mometasone furoate 0.1% or a superpotent steroid e.g clobetasol propionate 0.05%, twice daily. These are prescription steroids and therefore you need to talk to your doctor for the needful.
An OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily will provide you symptomatic relief from itching, if any.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your help i will try them n see if it helps
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Detailed Answer:
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Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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