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Suggest Treatment For Red Spots On The Arms

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Posted on Tue, 16 Aug 2016
Question: Hi,

I suddenly had few red spots on my bith arms yesterday. These spots lookalike of mosquito's bite.

I have attached few photos also.

Kindly let me know the severity of this problem and remedial measures.

Thanks and regards
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Lichen planus; topical steroid cream and cetrizine tablet

Detailed Answer:
hello. welcome

i am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). i have gone through your query and i have reviewed the images.

I ll keep a possibility of lichen planus.
Lichen planus is characterised by itchy, pink to violaceous, bumps/skin lesions which are dry and usually multiple. They may resemble insect bites. Lichen planus is not a serious condition and very responsive to treatment with topical steroids.
I suggest you to use a potent topical steroid cream e.g tenovate cream,2x daily for 2 weeks.
in addition you may take a tablet of cetrizone 10mg once daily for symptomatic relief from itching.

Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Red Spots On The Arms

Brief Answer: Lichen planus; topical steroid cream and cetrizine tablet Detailed Answer: hello. welcome i am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). i have gone through your query and i have reviewed the images. I ll keep a possibility of lichen planus. Lichen planus is characterised by itchy, pink to violaceous, bumps/skin lesions which are dry and usually multiple. They may resemble insect bites. Lichen planus is not a serious condition and very responsive to treatment with topical steroids. I suggest you to use a potent topical steroid cream e.g tenovate cream,2x daily for 2 weeks. in addition you may take a tablet of cetrizone 10mg once daily for symptomatic relief from itching. Regards