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What Causes Red Itchy Spots On Arm?

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Posted on Wed, 22 Apr 2015
Question: i have those read spot on my arms and they are itchy and when i scratch them they blood
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Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (2 hours later)
Brief answer...these could be either allergic or fungal in nature
Detailed answer....
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understood your concern.
These red spots could be either due to some allergy or fungal infection.
I would advise you to apply CLOTRIMAZOLE ointment locally twice a day and take some anti allergic oral medication like Benadryl capsule.
Both are OTC products and easily available.
See the response in next 4-5 days.
In case no improvement,then you may consult a dermatologist for proper assessment and treatment.
I hope it helps however you may revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
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What Causes Red Itchy Spots On Arm?

Brief answer...these could be either allergic or fungal in nature Detailed answer.... Hello, Thanks for the query. I have read your query and understood your concern. These red spots could be either due to some allergy or fungal infection. I would advise you to apply CLOTRIMAZOLE ointment locally twice a day and take some anti allergic oral medication like Benadryl capsule. Both are OTC products and easily available. See the response in next 4-5 days. In case no improvement,then you may consult a dermatologist for proper assessment and treatment. I hope it helps however you may revert to me for any further query. Best of luck Thanks