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What Causes Red Itchy Spots On Arm?

Hi about Wednesday morning i noticed a couple of red itchy spots on my arm and as time passed more and more have popped up and itch bad some are spaced out but on back of my arms(top) they are in patches and bigger now popping up everywhere like whelpy. concerned because when it started i was staying at hospital with mother after surgery was 3rd day there when started
Tue, 28 Apr 2015
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Hi welcome to healthcare magic,
I understand your query and concern.
Your symptoms are suggestive Allergic dermatitis.I advise you to get a skin hypersensitivity test immediately to confirm the diagnosis.An antibiotic course,tab.Terbinafine,Tab.pantop,clindamycin ointment will be helpful.Do not expose to sunlight,Apply sun screen.Cold sponging is advisable.
Consult your dermaologist for expert management and follow up.
Hope I have answered your query at the moment.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you
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What Causes Red Itchy Spots On Arm?

Hi welcome to healthcare magic, I understand your query and concern. Your symptoms are suggestive Allergic dermatitis.I advise you to get a skin hypersensitivity test immediately to confirm the diagnosis.An antibiotic course,tab.Terbinafine,Tab.pantop,clindamycin ointment will be helpful.Do not expose to sunlight,Apply sun screen.Cold sponging is advisable. Consult your dermaologist for expert management and follow up. Hope I have answered your query at the moment. Post your further queries if any, Thank you