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Suggest Remedy For Itchy Bumps On Arms
My arms have developed some bumps on my arm that look like pimples and they seem to make them itchy. It appears that it is some type of rash or dermatitis of some sort. I wear long sleeves when mowing since I am on medication. Looking for something to help alleviate the itch and heal the arm.
Wed, 2 Sep 2015
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Welcome to this site!
I have noted your details and concerns.
To me your description seems resembling an irritant dermatitis in which one gets rash like yours on limbs while engaging in outdoor activities. Invariably, such rashes are itchy and troublesome.
You can easily control the situation by following measures as these measures have helped all similar patients of mine.
1 frequent washing of the affected areas without soaps to flush away the irritants.
2 Application of weak steroidal creams like Hydrocortisone which are both anti allergic and anti-inflammatory in action
3 Antihistamines like Avil or Cetirizine help alleviate itching
4 Physical protection from conditions in which the rash tends to occur to ward off future discomfort.
Generally, the response to medication should be noticeable within two days or so provided further exposure is avoided.
I am sure you will be able to report good improvement soon.
Best wishes
Welcome to this site!
I have noted your details and concerns.
To me your description seems resembling an irritant dermatitis in which one gets rash like yours on limbs while engaging in outdoor activities. Invariably, such rashes are itchy and troublesome.
You can easily control the situation by following measures as these measures have helped all similar patients of mine.
1 frequent washing of the affected areas without soaps to flush away the irritants.
2 Application of weak steroidal creams like Hydrocortisone which are both anti allergic and anti-inflammatory in action
3 Antihistamines like Avil or Cetirizine help alleviate itching
4 Physical protection from conditions in which the rash tends to occur to ward off future discomfort.
Generally, the response to medication should be noticeable within two days or so provided further exposure is avoided.
I am sure you will be able to report good improvement soon.
Best wishes
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