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Suggest Treatment For Reddish Skin Rashes On The Arms And Legs
on blood pressure meds: diuretic losartan 100 mg and amlodipine 5 mg and hydrochoro 25 mg for two months last week came oup with a lower rash on bottom of legs and now on lower arms no itch no raised bumps tousands of bright red pin pricks what is it?
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of reddish skin rashes on the arms and legs which seems to be due to contact dermatitis . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like allergic reaction, psoriasis , skin infection, fungal infection. Need not to worry. You should wear loose clothes and avoid sharing clothes. I would suggest you to keep your skin clean and dry , protect it from sun , apply only petroleum jelly and take antihistamine like benadryl twice a day. You should avoid touching or pricking skin. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order certain test like skin patch test , blood test , allergy test and take history to rule out the side effects of certain drug . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory and corticosteroid ointment . Doctor may also prescribe antifungal like fluconazole or anti bacterial like clindamycin .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of reddish skin rashes on the arms and legs which seems to be due to contact dermatitis . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like allergic reaction, psoriasis , skin infection, fungal infection. Need not to worry. You should wear loose clothes and avoid sharing clothes. I would suggest you to keep your skin clean and dry , protect it from sun , apply only petroleum jelly and take antihistamine like benadryl twice a day. You should avoid touching or pricking skin. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order certain test like skin patch test , blood test , allergy test and take history to rule out the side effects of certain drug . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory and corticosteroid ointment . Doctor may also prescribe antifungal like fluconazole or anti bacterial like clindamycin .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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