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What Could It Be If Having Recurring Rash On The Bottom Of Forearm Which Increases If Scratched?

Hello, I have a reoccurring rash on the bottom of my forearm. It comes and goes if I leave it alone, but if I scratch it, it will grow. It has been happening for a couple of years now but way more often in these last few years, like, every few months. If you know, please tell me what this could be, thank you very much.
posted on Wed, 10 Jul 2013
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hello welcome to HCM
it could be a manifestation of urticaria, most likely localised type.
treatment of this condition is difficult
In upto 50-70% cases it goes by itself
if its itching much better get an allergy test done and accordingly you can avoid incinting stimuli
if itching is in excess better take antihistaminics like loratidine

hope information ll be helpful to you
Thanks
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What Could It Be If Having Recurring Rash On The Bottom Of Forearm Which Increases If Scratched?

hello welcome to HCM it could be a manifestation of urticaria, most likely localised type. treatment of this condition is difficult In upto 50-70% cases it goes by itself if its itching much better get an allergy test done and accordingly you can avoid incinting stimuli if itching is in excess better take antihistaminics like loratidine hope information ll be helpful to you Thanks