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What Does My Left Arm Have A Bunch Of Scratches And Wounds That Bleed?

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Posted on Thu, 24 Mar 2022
Question: My left arm has a bunch of what looks like scratches. I thought I was doing it at work. I noticed tonight my skin just splits and I start to bleed. Not much. Then it stops. any idea what is causing that
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Atopic dermatitis.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

From what you described it looks like atopic dermatitis or eczema.
I recommend you.
* keep the area moisturised by creams and lotions petroleum jelly works great
*try to identify possible things that can trigger it include sweat, stress, soaps, detergents, dust and pollen. Avoid exposure to them.
*wash and dry well area
*use gentle antibacterial soap.

Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Does My Left Arm Have A Bunch Of Scratches And Wounds That Bleed?

Brief Answer: Atopic dermatitis. Detailed Answer: Hello, From what you described it looks like atopic dermatitis or eczema. I recommend you. * keep the area moisturised by creams and lotions petroleum jelly works great *try to identify possible things that can trigger it include sweat, stress, soaps, detergents, dust and pollen. Avoid exposure to them. *wash and dry well area *use gentle antibacterial soap. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.