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What Causes Itching Sensation On The Right Arm?

My right arm has been painfully itchy and is now feeling like i m being stuck with a needle at pretty regular intervals. i ve tried benadryl, claritin and just about every topical itch cream (cortisone, gold bond, calming cream and more) there is and NOTHING is helping.
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itching sensation on the right arm which seems to be due to acute urticaria and could be due to follicle infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to keep your skin clean and dry , protect it from sun. You should apply only petroleum jelly and take antihistamine like benadryl twice a day. Avoid touching or pricking rashes. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order certain test like skin patch test , blood test , allergy test and take history to rule out the side effects of certain drug . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory and corticosteroid ointment. You can start with antifungal like fluconazole or anti bacterial like clindamycin.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Itching Sensation On The Right Arm?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itching sensation on the right arm which seems to be due to acute urticaria and could be due to follicle infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to keep your skin clean and dry , protect it from sun. You should apply only petroleum jelly and take antihistamine like benadryl twice a day. Avoid touching or pricking rashes. If condition doesn t get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order certain test like skin patch test , blood test , allergy test and take history to rule out the side effects of certain drug . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory and corticosteroid ointment. You can start with antifungal like fluconazole or anti bacterial like clindamycin. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari