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Why Do I Have Red Blotchy Rashes On Both Arms With Mild Itching?

Posted on Wed, 9 Mar 2022

Question: i have this red blotchy rash on both arms, mildly itchy not too bad. it started itching yesterday, now today it looks like this.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Photosensitive rash or eczematous rash, upload pictures

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

According to your complaints it could be a photosensitive rash or an eczematous rash.
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

its like this on both arms only

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Photosensitive rash, cortisone cream and antihistaminic

Detailed Answer:
According to your complaints it seems to be photosensitive rash.
I would recommend you to apply cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.
Also avoid direct sun exposure and wear full sleeved clothes.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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

why all of a sudden is this happening and how long will it take to go away?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Should resolve in 2 weeks, allergy can develop at any time

Detailed Answer:
Photosensitive rash means allergy to sunlight which can occur at time in the life of an individual.
It should resolve in 10-14 days.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad