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What Causes Dry Rashes On Arms And Legs?

few months back when i was sailng with my housband i noticed a small scaly dry rash on my neck which was painlessand it was less sensitive when i touched it with needle after few days it disappeared by itself,now i am back to india and i found same rashes on my arms and legs,what are these rashes?
Mon, 2 Dec 2019
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Hi,

The rash is less sensitive, it could be due to Hansen's disease or a non specific rash. I suggest you to kindly get yourself examined by a dermatologist to rule out Hansen's disease.

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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What Causes Dry Rashes On Arms And Legs?

Hi, The rash is less sensitive, it could be due to Hansen s disease or a non specific rash. I suggest you to kindly get yourself examined by a dermatologist to rule out Hansen s disease. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Siva Subramanian, Dermatologist