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What Causes Dry Red Patches Multiplying On Torso, Back, Neck And Arms?
hi, recently in the last few days my skin has developed new red and dry patches of skin about 1cm to 4 cm in diameter sporadically over my torso, back and up my neck and now on my arm, both my parents have psoriasis but this doesn t seem to be as severe as theirs, could it be something else? I seem to get about 10 new spots or more every day. Amber
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dry red patches multiplying on torso, back, neck and arms which occurs due to allergic reaction, bug bite, stress, anxiety, clogged pores of sebaceous glands of skin with dead bacteria, sleeplessness. Need not to worry. You should wash arm, neck and back area with neutrogena oil free. Wash these areas with mild soap and cold water twice a day , exfoliate your skin once a week , apply aloe vera gel and apply azelaic acid containing cream twice a day. Apply Adapalene gel once at night. Take antibiotic like azithromycin 500 mg. If condition doesn't improve in a month then consult dermatologist for proper evaluation. Doctor may prescribe hydroquinone cream , retinoids or recommend procedures like laser therapy and dermabrasion.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Dry Red Patches Multiplying On Torso, Back, Neck And Arms?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dry red patches multiplying on torso, back, neck and arms which occurs due to allergic reaction, bug bite, stress, anxiety, clogged pores of sebaceous glands of skin with dead bacteria, sleeplessness. Need not to worry. You should wash arm, neck and back area with neutrogena oil free. Wash these areas with mild soap and cold water twice a day , exfoliate your skin once a week , apply aloe vera gel and apply azelaic acid containing cream twice a day. Apply Adapalene gel once at night. Take antibiotic like azithromycin 500 mg. If condition doesn t improve in a month then consult dermatologist for proper evaluation. Doctor may prescribe hydroquinone cream , retinoids or recommend procedures like laser therapy and dermabrasion. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari