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What Causes A Chronic Rash On The Forearm?

Posted on Thu, 5 Jan 2017

Question: I have had this ongoing rash started on inner forearm looked like splinters . I saw my doc and got Keflex for cellulitis they appear like darkened dots swirling everywhere. My vagina is reddened and like when skin is stretch white splinters come out . It seems like there is nucleus where the dots form and then it ulcers. I have an in leased a out of vag discharge. No odor saw gym. And nothing came back. Positive. Labs were done hiv neg hepatitis band c neg. my nails and hair are affected as well. Going nuts with this. It started two weeks after I went to Hawaii. Spent time on sand and in ocean. Some appear in a leaf shape the dots. Help

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
This looks like a severe allergy to me.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to HCM,
After seeing the pictures, I feel this is a severe allergy.
I would put you on a short, rapidly tapering course of steroids.
You can consult your doctor about this.
Meanwhile apply a cream with steroid, plus antibiotic in it all over the rash
Also take Fexofenadine 120 mg in the morning and Chlorpheneramine maleate 25 at night.
Take Omeprazole 20 twice a day.
Take a good B Complez with vitamin C and Zinc.
I hope this helps. Otherwise I also hope your doctor agrees with me to give you a course of steroids.
You can revert back. Regards

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