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What Causes Itchy Rash On The Arm?

About a month ago I developed a small rash in the antecubital region of my left arm. I applied some Aquaphor for a few days and it went away. Well, yesterday it reappeared. I have kept Nystatin on it and it seems to be going away. It is only slightly itchy but the first day was really red. What is this?
Thu, 24 Nov 2016
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Hi! Thank you for your question!
As you mention nystatin, that is an antifungal agent, and your rash seems to disappear it could also be a dermatophytosis (fungal infection). I would recommend you continue with Nystatin txice a day for at least 2 weeks, and also a week after the lesion disappears.
It could also be a dermatitis, and that`s why it went away with Aquaphor. Sometimes this two conditions can present together, that`s why I also recommend you use a topical OTC corticosteroid once a day for 1-2 weeks. you can also mix the two medications together. You can continue with Aquaphor, several times a day to hydrate the skin.
I hope you get better.
Please feel free to contact me again if anything is unclear.
Dr. Migena GEGA
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What Causes Itchy Rash On The Arm?

Hi! Thank you for your question! As you mention nystatin, that is an antifungal agent, and your rash seems to disappear it could also be a dermatophytosis (fungal infection). I would recommend you continue with Nystatin txice a day for at least 2 weeks, and also a week after the lesion disappears. It could also be a dermatitis, and that`s why it went away with Aquaphor. Sometimes this two conditions can present together, that`s why I also recommend you use a topical OTC corticosteroid once a day for 1-2 weeks. you can also mix the two medications together. You can continue with Aquaphor, several times a day to hydrate the skin. I hope you get better. Please feel free to contact me again if anything is unclear. Dr. Migena GEGA