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What Can Cause A Rash On My Hand?

Posted on Wed, 23 Mar 2022

Question: have a rash on my hand. what can this be

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possibly you have Hives. Need more information

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I can see a red blotchy rash in this image. Seems like Hives. I would like to know if you have any associated symptoms like itching? How long since you have the rash? Is it only on both arms?

Kindly get back to me with more information on the rash.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (9 hours later)

Disregard because we are not worried anymore, we believe now that it is a heat rash.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Soothing lotion and oral antihistamine

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I hope it is getting better. I suggest you to use a soothing lotion e.g., calamine lotion on the affected area. In addition I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g. Tab cetirizine 10mg once a day.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D