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Suggest Treatment For Soreness And Itchiness In Arms When Diagnosed With Atopic Eczema
I have atopic eczema, I have tried most prescription creams/ ointments, light therapy and stronger tablet medication to suppress immune system however my arms are very sore and painful with a burning feeling and itchy it is as though boiling water had been poured all over my arms with the same burning sensation and looks as if burned what is causing this and why?
Mon, 7 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have soreness and itchiness in arms when diagnosed with atopic eczema , well there can be many reasons for eczema like cosmetics products , pets , pollens , certain viruses and bacteria , weather , food like nuts and seafood . In your case the probable reasons is seasonal allergy and due to hormonal changes. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to clean your skin by washing with cold water and mild soap , stay in moist environment , avoid sun exposure and take anti histamine twice a day . Do not scratch your skin as it can lead to secondary infection , rather apply cold compresses to skin to reduce irritation . If condition doesn't get improve or get worse then consult allergy specialist for proper examination . Doctor will take history and try to find out the trigger factor . Doctor may order allergy test . Doctor may give adrenaline if the condition is severe to prevent anaphylaxis . It is very important to find out aggravating factors .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have soreness and itchiness in arms when diagnosed with atopic eczema , well there can be many reasons for eczema like cosmetics products , pets , pollens , certain viruses and bacteria , weather , food like nuts and seafood . In your case the probable reasons is seasonal allergy and due to hormonal changes. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to clean your skin by washing with cold water and mild soap , stay in moist environment , avoid sun exposure and take anti histamine twice a day . Do not scratch your skin as it can lead to secondary infection , rather apply cold compresses to skin to reduce irritation . If condition doesn't get improve or get worse then consult allergy specialist for proper examination . Doctor will take history and try to find out the trigger factor . Doctor may order allergy test . Doctor may give adrenaline if the condition is severe to prevent anaphylaxis . It is very important to find out aggravating factors .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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