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What Do Burning Sensation And Itching On The Arms Indicate?
I have a burning, itching sensation on my arms. Began a few weeks ago. Never previously. I am taking a course of terbinafine for toenail fungus. I experience Grovers disease, but this does not seem the same. I have had herpes simplex for about 45 years. I am 75.
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
Hello,
There can be an allergic reaction to terbinafine also which is causing this itching sensation on the arms. If that is the case, then you can just stop it and see if it has reduced. You can take any other alternative medication for the fungal infection.
Herpes Simplex virus also can cause itching sensation and vesicles and rash appears in subsequent days with fever, if it progresses like this then you can take antiviral drugs to subside the infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Archana
There can be an allergic reaction to terbinafine also which is causing this itching sensation on the arms. If that is the case, then you can just stop it and see if it has reduced. You can take any other alternative medication for the fungal infection.
Herpes Simplex virus also can cause itching sensation and vesicles and rash appears in subsequent days with fever, if it progresses like this then you can take antiviral drugs to subside the infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Archana
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