How Can Itchy Rashes On The Hands And Legs Be Treated?
I have a rash that itches on my hands and lower arms and a few on my upper legs. They come up as tiny red dots with a white pin head center. They then seem to spread out a little and the while goes away. I have had it since mid April. Not sure how to get rid of it or what it is. I put sprays on it that is for itch, bug bites, ivy poison etc. I did see a doctor and he said it looked like dermatitis. He gave me a script for a steroid but it raised my blood pressure too high so I only took it for one day......six pills. He said to stop taking it but did not recommend anything else. Any suggestions ?
Steroid pills may increase blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, it is better to avoid oral steroids.
You may apply a mild steroid cream such as hydrocortisone or fluticasone cream for your rash and can take some antihistamine tablet for a week.
If your symptoms do not improve in a week or if you have any other symptoms, you should report to your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Siva Subramanian, Dermatologist
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How Can Itchy Rashes On The Hands And Legs Be Treated?
Hi, Steroid pills may increase blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, it is better to avoid oral steroids. You may apply a mild steroid cream such as hydrocortisone or fluticasone cream for your rash and can take some antihistamine tablet for a week. If your symptoms do not improve in a week or if you have any other symptoms, you should report to your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Siva Subramanian, Dermatologist