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What Causes White Spots On Lower Arms, Infection On Legs And Arms?+
Question: I'm a 67 yo male. Fair skin and with some eczema or psoriasis on legs and some on arms. I don't know if that is relevant.
After sun exposure I get many 2-3mm diameter circular white spots on my lower arms. They are somewhat raised and itch. If I scratch an individual one with my fingernail, the skin comes off & it is red beneath and often bleeds. Any idea>
After sun exposure I get many 2-3mm diameter circular white spots on my lower arms. They are somewhat raised and itch. If I scratch an individual one with my fingernail, the skin comes off & it is red beneath and often bleeds. Any idea>
Brief Answer:
sounds like ringworm
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It sounds like you may have gotten the fungal infection called ringworm. I would try using an over the counter antifungal cream called Lamisil (terbinafine) on it twice a day for two weeks.
If it does not resolve then you might want to see your doctor for an opinion about what is causing these rashes.
A biopsy night be required, but I would definitely give it a few weeks with an antifungal cream first
Let me know if you have further questions
Dr. Robinson
sounds like ringworm
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It sounds like you may have gotten the fungal infection called ringworm. I would try using an over the counter antifungal cream called Lamisil (terbinafine) on it twice a day for two weeks.
If it does not resolve then you might want to see your doctor for an opinion about what is causing these rashes.
A biopsy night be required, but I would definitely give it a few weeks with an antifungal cream first
Let me know if you have further questions
Dr. Robinson
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