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What Causes Itchy Welts On The Arms?

itchy bumps and burning looks like welts started on one arm It is now are both arms Started about three years ago . I thought they were masquito bites . It is now are both arms and each break out is getting worse.Doctors have said its profearia but my iron level in my liver is fine. I have also been told allergic to sun . I need answers. It none of these
Fri, 22 Mar 2019
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy welts on arms which is mainly triggered by viral infections or medications. The mainstay of treatment of hives is antihistamine which may be necessary for prolonged period. Short courses of oral cortisone or steroids are taken for short periods (one to three days) to settle more severe symptoms , so above treatment should be taken after consultation of your dermatologist with proper examination and rule out conditions like psoriasis and eczema. avoid itching and pricking of rashes. You may take Vitamin C and apply calamine lotion on the rashes.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Itchy Welts On The Arms?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy welts on arms which is mainly triggered by viral infections or medications. The mainstay of treatment of hives is antihistamine which may be necessary for prolonged period. Short courses of oral cortisone or steroids are taken for short periods (one to three days) to settle more severe symptoms , so above treatment should be taken after consultation of your dermatologist with proper examination and rule out conditions like psoriasis and eczema. avoid itching and pricking of rashes. You may take Vitamin C and apply calamine lotion on the rashes. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari