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What Causes Stinging Feeling And Red Itchy Spots On Arms And Legs?

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Posted on Mon, 28 Sep 2015
Question: What would cause a stinging feeling then small red itchy spots on arms and legs
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Acute urticaria

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on your description, it appears to be an acute urticarial rash. Contact dermatitis or a food allergy is possible if specific clothing, contact of allergen or food allergy history is there. Anti histamines like ebestine or cetirizine should be advised. Local application of calamine lotion will also help. If the rash persists or worsens with generalized itching, shortness of breath or acute voice changes then I.V steroids and anti histamines should be administered in an ER setting. Adrenaline should be reserved for anaphylactic shock, in consultation with a doctor.


Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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What Causes Stinging Feeling And Red Itchy Spots On Arms And Legs?

Brief Answer: Acute urticaria Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern Based on your description, it appears to be an acute urticarial rash. Contact dermatitis or a food allergy is possible if specific clothing, contact of allergen or food allergy history is there. Anti histamines like ebestine or cetirizine should be advised. Local application of calamine lotion will also help. If the rash persists or worsens with generalized itching, shortness of breath or acute voice changes then I.V steroids and anti histamines should be administered in an ER setting. Adrenaline should be reserved for anaphylactic shock, in consultation with a doctor. Wishing you best of health Thanks Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil