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What Is The Reason For Rash On Hands And Inner Arm Which Is Itching And Tingling?
I have a rash on the tops of my hands and my inner arms only. it is a cluster of red small bumps raised up on my hands and scattered bumps under my skin on my inner arms. very itchy and tingly. I have had this before and it comes and goes, mostly on the tops of both hands closer to my wrists. sort of looks like poison oak or something. but it is winter time in Ohio.
Thu, 12 Dec 2013
Hello and welcome to HCM,
I read your query and understood your concern. The rash you describe could be many things but to me it seems like either contact dermatitis or insect bite hypersensitivity.
Apply mild topical steroid like hydrocortisone over the lesion. Take oral anti allergic like cetrizine / loratadine twice a day for itching and tingling.
Do not scratch a lot over the lesion. Apply moisturizer over the affected area to calm the itching.
Hope I helped.
I read your query and understood your concern. The rash you describe could be many things but to me it seems like either contact dermatitis or insect bite hypersensitivity.
Apply mild topical steroid like hydrocortisone over the lesion. Take oral anti allergic like cetrizine / loratadine twice a day for itching and tingling.
Do not scratch a lot over the lesion. Apply moisturizer over the affected area to calm the itching.
Hope I helped.
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