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What Causes Rashes On Neck And Arms Of An Elderly Diabetic Patient?

Posted on Tue, 6 Sep 2016

Question: My Mom 76 year old presents with a rash on neck and arms.She doesnt have any pain associated with rash .Currently she's taking meds fir diabetes and seizures but hasn't had a seizure in years Thanks in Advance.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the rash so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (8 hours later)

These are the pictures

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seems photosensitive rash, topical steroid, antihistaminic & sunscreen

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it seems to be photosensitive rash.
I would recommend her to stay away from sun and use a broad spectrum sunscreen during the day time on the exposed body parts.
Besides this I usually recommend my patients to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet Chlorpheniramine 4 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching for 7-10 days.
This should help in resolving the rash.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T