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What Do Raised Spotty Red Rashes On The Arms And Legs Indicate?
Question: I am a 56 y.o. Caucasian male and I have recently developed a raised, spotty, red rash on my arms, legs, extremities, abdomen and back. It is not painful or itchy but unusual. I occasionally get eczema on my arms, ears or face due to allergies and sometimes get rosacea on my thigh but this is completely different. Thoughts?
Brief Answer:
Upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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Brief Answer:
Either eczematous rash or drug rash or viral exanthem or sarcoidosis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photograph and their are few possibilities: either eczematous rash or drug rash or viral exanthem or some specific skin disease like sarcoidosis.
What is the duration of the rash?
Are you having any other ailments or taking any medicines?
Are you having recent history of fever, sore throat, bodyaches, joint pains?
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Either eczematous rash or drug rash or viral exanthem or sarcoidosis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photograph and their are few possibilities: either eczematous rash or drug rash or viral exanthem or some specific skin disease like sarcoidosis.
What is the duration of the rash?
Are you having any other ailments or taking any medicines?
Are you having recent history of fever, sore throat, bodyaches, joint pains?
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thanks for your reply.
I have had the rash for about 5 days now.
I am not on any meds, haven't had any food out of the ordinary, etc.
There are no other ailments. I feel fine otherwise.
I haven't been ill lately and seldom get ill. When I do I have a fast recovery.
This is something totally new for me.
I have had the rash for about 5 days now.
I am not on any meds, haven't had any food out of the ordinary, etc.
There are no other ailments. I feel fine otherwise.
I haven't been ill lately and seldom get ill. When I do I have a fast recovery.
This is something totally new for me.
Brief Answer:
Eczematous rash most likely, cortisone cream
Detailed Answer:
It looks like an eczematous rash most likely.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily for 10 days.
In case it doesn't improve in 10 days consult a doctor and get it examined clinically.
Eczematous rash most likely, cortisone cream
Detailed Answer:
It looks like an eczematous rash most likely.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily for 10 days.
In case it doesn't improve in 10 days consult a doctor and get it examined clinically.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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