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What Causes Itchy Spots On Arms And Legs?

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Posted on Tue, 24 Nov 2015
Question: I have broken out with extremely itchy spots on my skin.They first appeared on my arm but now also on my abdomen, and a few on my legs. They look alot like ringworm but there is no red ring. The pustules have increased in size since Saturday. Any suggestions?
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Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Upload the photos, calamine lotion, antihistamine

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to HCM
I have gone through your query.
It is difficult to diagnose skin conditions without examination, so I would suggest you to upload the pictures of the affected area to provide you with more specific advice.

Kindly provide information
When it started, have you come in contact with some substance that you usually won't. Are you diabetic.

Presently I would suggest you to wash the area with XXXXXXX warm water and with mild soap like dermadew, XXXXXXX dry it. Do not scratch it, to avoid secondary infection. Apply calamine lotion with alovera, which has soothing effect, help in relieving the itching. Take over the counter oral antihistamine like ceterizine for itching.

Get back to us with the pictures, to help you out better.
Take care.
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What Causes Itchy Spots On Arms And Legs?

Brief Answer: Upload the photos, calamine lotion, antihistamine Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to HCM I have gone through your query. It is difficult to diagnose skin conditions without examination, so I would suggest you to upload the pictures of the affected area to provide you with more specific advice. Kindly provide information When it started, have you come in contact with some substance that you usually won't. Are you diabetic. Presently I would suggest you to wash the area with XXXXXXX warm water and with mild soap like dermadew, XXXXXXX dry it. Do not scratch it, to avoid secondary infection. Apply calamine lotion with alovera, which has soothing effect, help in relieving the itching. Take over the counter oral antihistamine like ceterizine for itching. Get back to us with the pictures, to help you out better. Take care.