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What Causes Persistent Itchy Rash On Arm?

There s a rash on my arm that looks a lot like exczema I ve had this rash for about a month or two could it be an HIV rash? I ve tried many exczema creams, and hydrocortisone and all it does is help with te itching it never fully goes away. The rash is red but when I put lotion or something it turns brown almost close to my skin tone. If I don t put lotion or anything on it , it dries out right after showers and is very itchy. I ve scratched it a few times and it s made me bleed that s where I think the red bumps came from?
Thu, 30 Aug 2018
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Hi,

Itchy rash is commonly associated with eczema. HIV associated rash is commonly associated with extensive rash. If you are doubtful about HIV, I recommend you to undergo HIV test as soon as possible to clear your doubts.

For itching, you could take an antihistamine tablet and red bumps can be treated with antibiotic cream. After the resolution of soreness, you could consult your Dermatologist for management of the chronic skin condition.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Persistent Itchy Rash On Arm?

Hi, Itchy rash is commonly associated with eczema. HIV associated rash is commonly associated with extensive rash. If you are doubtful about HIV, I recommend you to undergo HIV test as soon as possible to clear your doubts. For itching, you could take an antihistamine tablet and red bumps can be treated with antibiotic cream. After the resolution of soreness, you could consult your Dermatologist for management of the chronic skin condition. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.