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Suggest Ways To Remove Itchy Scars All Over Legs And Arms
I m getting these random scars appearing all over my legs and arms, they look like circles but they itch and I don t know what they are or how to get rid of them. It s been over a week since I ve had them and it started as one and I just keep getting them and I want it to stop, can you help? or at least tell me what it is...?
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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From your description, and history of only one week, it seems you may have developed an allergy.
Few things to consider are, whether they start as reddish spots or swelling or wheals. Is there any history of fever.
Do you have history of allergy to anything in the past.
We need to rule out a possible cause or trigger factor such as insect bites, animal or outdoor plant exposure, outdoor activity, sun allergies, any application or chemicals allergic to,new medication, new food items, seafood etc. Are there similar complaints among anyone in the family?
they may also be due to viral infections or other causes. Are they leaving dark marks or resolving on their own?
Firstly you may apply a calamine based lotion for itching and to soothe the rashes. Take an antihistamine like benadryl for a few days till it resolves. You may need to apply a steroid cream on rashes that are spreading or not going away.
be sure to avoid any item you are allergic to or which could have triggered the rash.
Consult a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis of allergy or eczema. Other rashes of viral, fungal causes etc need to be ruled out by them. The treatment advised can be started and continued after consulting the doctor. If necessary, blood tests or skin allergy tests may be advised later if the rashes persist.
Hope this helps. You may need to take the medication till it completely stops.
From your description, and history of only one week, it seems you may have developed an allergy.
Few things to consider are, whether they start as reddish spots or swelling or wheals. Is there any history of fever.
Do you have history of allergy to anything in the past.
We need to rule out a possible cause or trigger factor such as insect bites, animal or outdoor plant exposure, outdoor activity, sun allergies, any application or chemicals allergic to,new medication, new food items, seafood etc. Are there similar complaints among anyone in the family?
they may also be due to viral infections or other causes. Are they leaving dark marks or resolving on their own?
Firstly you may apply a calamine based lotion for itching and to soothe the rashes. Take an antihistamine like benadryl for a few days till it resolves. You may need to apply a steroid cream on rashes that are spreading or not going away.
be sure to avoid any item you are allergic to or which could have triggered the rash.
Consult a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis of allergy or eczema. Other rashes of viral, fungal causes etc need to be ruled out by them. The treatment advised can be started and continued after consulting the doctor. If necessary, blood tests or skin allergy tests may be advised later if the rashes persist.
Hope this helps. You may need to take the medication till it completely stops.
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