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What Does Presence Of Red Rashes On The Forearms Indicate?

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Posted on Thu, 30 Mar 2017
Question: Sudden appearance of red rash on left forearm
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Either drug rash or eczematous rash or photodermatitis

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
According to your complaints it could be drug rash or eczematous rash or photodermatitis.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply cortisone cream on the rash twice daily for 5-7 days.
If it is associated with itching or irritation take antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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What Does Presence Of Red Rashes On The Forearms Indicate?

Brief Answer: Either drug rash or eczematous rash or photodermatitis Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic According to your complaints it could be drug rash or eczematous rash or photodermatitis. If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply cortisone cream on the rash twice daily for 5-7 days. If it is associated with itching or irritation take antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching. Regards Dr Asmeet