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Suggest Treatment For Red Itchy Bumps On Back And Arms?
Question: quarter size red itchy bumps appearing on back and arms?
Brief Answer:
Likely to be allergy or self limiting infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
These patches are likely to be allergy or self limiting infection.
Try oral antihistaminics , this will reduce inflammation and itching.
Apply broad spectrum antiseptic with antifungal and mild steroid cream over it.
I assume these bumps have cropped up in short duration.
In case they are there,since few days I will like to consider possibility of fungal infection first.Still same treatment will help.
Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards.
Likely to be allergy or self limiting infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
These patches are likely to be allergy or self limiting infection.
Try oral antihistaminics , this will reduce inflammation and itching.
Apply broad spectrum antiseptic with antifungal and mild steroid cream over it.
I assume these bumps have cropped up in short duration.
In case they are there,since few days I will like to consider possibility of fungal infection first.Still same treatment will help.
Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What oral antihistaminics and aniseptic cream would you recommend?
Brief Answer:
Levocetirizine and cortisporin ointment.
Detailed Answer:
Levocetirizine and cortisporin ointment.
This can help you.Regards
Levocetirizine and cortisporin ointment.
Detailed Answer:
Levocetirizine and cortisporin ointment.
This can help you.Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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