Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Slightly Raised Red Patches On Arm?
Question: Taking a shower yesterday AM. Found a red mark, slightly raised on arm about the size of a $.50 piece. Minor itch. No sign of a spider or a mosquitoes. Still in evidence this morning, maybe slightly faded, still minor itch. Using anti itch cream. My name is XXXXXXX and I live in cottonwood,AZ.
Brief Answer:
Possibility of an urticarial lesion
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Welcome to this site!
I am Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX a Sr Consultant Dermatologist.
I have noted your concerns.
The patch that appeared yesterday and has slightly faded today seems consistent with urticaria. Urticaria is a condition in which slightly raised patches called wheals may arise and then fade away and this may vary in duration and area of involvement considerably from one person to another.
Most such cases do not have an identifiable cause and even investigations do not always are able to yield any definite clue.
Generally, such episodes are self limiting and application of calamine and Zinc Oxide lotions soothes the skin. It is highly beneficial to give anti allergic medications like cetirizine or desloaratadine for quicker response.
In most cases, any intervention other than the use of soothing applications and oral anti allergics is rarely required.
I hope you will take appropriate action and get well soon.
Our best wishes!
Possibility of an urticarial lesion
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Welcome to this site!
I am Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX a Sr Consultant Dermatologist.
I have noted your concerns.
The patch that appeared yesterday and has slightly faded today seems consistent with urticaria. Urticaria is a condition in which slightly raised patches called wheals may arise and then fade away and this may vary in duration and area of involvement considerably from one person to another.
Most such cases do not have an identifiable cause and even investigations do not always are able to yield any definite clue.
Generally, such episodes are self limiting and application of calamine and Zinc Oxide lotions soothes the skin. It is highly beneficial to give anti allergic medications like cetirizine or desloaratadine for quicker response.
In most cases, any intervention other than the use of soothing applications and oral anti allergics is rarely required.
I hope you will take appropriate action and get well soon.
Our best wishes!
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
