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Recurring, Itchy, Oozing And Spreading Rash On Forearm . Reason?
I have a recurring rash on my forearm that I believe started several years ago when I got into some bad poison oak. Every so often my forearm gets one or two little blisters that really itch. If I scratch it it oozes and spreads to more of my arm. I went to one dermatologist a couple years ago and she did not help. She just took a biopsy and said it was not cancer but did not or was not able to tll me what I had
Thu, 2 May 2013
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I understand your query regarding your skin problem.
It is difficult to give idea about diagnosis only from description,
It look like eczematous dermatitis or allergic dermatitis.
For itching you can use anti histaminic tablet.
you need to apply good moisturizer cream over skin .
At oozing area you can apply antibiotic cream ,other area mild steroid cream will work.
it is better to consult other dermatologist for second opinion.
I hope I answered your query.
Welcome to health care magic forum
Thank you for your query
I understand your query regarding your skin problem.
It is difficult to give idea about diagnosis only from description,
It look like eczematous dermatitis or allergic dermatitis.
For itching you can use anti histaminic tablet.
you need to apply good moisturizer cream over skin .
At oozing area you can apply antibiotic cream ,other area mild steroid cream will work.
it is better to consult other dermatologist for second opinion.
I hope I answered your query.
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Hi ,welcome to healthcare magic. Thanks for writing here. You are suffering from phytophotodermatitis.Exposure to poison oak has started initial response
and subsequent sun exposure leading to eczema.Apply steroid antibiotic combination like fucibet over affected area.Avoid exposure to sun.Use sunscreens,full cotton clothings covering forearm.Do not use harsh soaps ,avoid exposure to any chemaicals.Eat fresh fruits since they contain antioxidants.This will help you in tackling your problem.Sometimes they relapse frequently in that case you have to take oral drugs like steroids.HCQ.azoran and it will be better you consult a dermatologist and take proper treatment.
and subsequent sun exposure leading to eczema.Apply steroid antibiotic combination like fucibet over affected area.Avoid exposure to sun.Use sunscreens,full cotton clothings covering forearm.Do not use harsh soaps ,avoid exposure to any chemaicals.Eat fresh fruits since they contain antioxidants.This will help you in tackling your problem.Sometimes they relapse frequently in that case you have to take oral drugs like steroids.HCQ.azoran and it will be better you consult a dermatologist and take proper treatment.
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