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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Red Streaks On The Upper Arms
Hi I occasionally get red streaks appear on my upper arms, they are generally very itchy, other times i also get extremely itchy fore arms and sometimes upper arms, the streaks don t always appear. The itchy arms can be unbearable and generally the only treatment that seems to work is ice packs. Can you suggest my next step please? Regards Phil
Fri, 27 Nov 2015
Hi Phil.
Are you losing weight or putting on weight at an unnatural rate? Also if it is dry where you are then make sure you apply a good moisturising cream over the region. Avoid losing weight or putting on weight at unnatural paces which can cause the developement of stretch marks and result in what you have been experiencing. if none of the above are true then it is best to get it visually examined by a dermatologist in your region.
Best wishes.
Are you losing weight or putting on weight at an unnatural rate? Also if it is dry where you are then make sure you apply a good moisturising cream over the region. Avoid losing weight or putting on weight at unnatural paces which can cause the developement of stretch marks and result in what you have been experiencing. if none of the above are true then it is best to get it visually examined by a dermatologist in your region.
Best wishes.
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