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Could Rashes On Upper Arm Be A Sign Of Eczema? Can It Harm My Breastfed Baby?
I am breast-feeding my 3 month old, I am 23 and not over weight. For about 2 weeks now i am getting a rash on my upper arm, what is this? it looks like eczema but i know i do not have eczema. Unless it can just develop out of no where. I have never had a rash like this. I have put breast milk on it for 2 days now and it looks a little better but I would really like to know what this is.
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM.
Its really very difficult to give you proper advice without knowing more about the rash and examining it clinically.
I would advice that you visit a dermatologist who would be able to examine you clinically and give you a specific diagnosis Or you can ask me a direct query along with a photograph of the rash via this forum by following the link http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-kakkar/66939.
I would advice that you apply a soothing lotion like calamine 2-3 times a day.
As a treating doctor i would have prescribed an oral antihistamine like hydroxyzine (safe in pregnancy and lactation)for itch relief.
take care
Its really very difficult to give you proper advice without knowing more about the rash and examining it clinically.
I would advice that you visit a dermatologist who would be able to examine you clinically and give you a specific diagnosis Or you can ask me a direct query along with a photograph of the rash via this forum by following the link http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-kakkar/66939.
I would advice that you apply a soothing lotion like calamine 2-3 times a day.
As a treating doctor i would have prescribed an oral antihistamine like hydroxyzine (safe in pregnancy and lactation)for itch relief.
take care
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