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What Causes Recurring Itchy Patches On The Arm?

I have three spots on my skin that are itchy. They have four dots that make up a unconnected square. They look like the dippers with no tail. If they were round you would think it was ring worm. The one that keep reoccurring on my middle finger resembles a burn. The skin peels around it. The one on my arm doesn t do anything and the one on my breast is very angry and scabbed over because I did too much scratching. Nothing really seems to take them away.
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of recurring itchy patches on the arm which seems to be due to allergic reaction leading to dermatitis. It could be due to increased skin sensitivity of getting infected. I would suggest you to start taking anti allergic medications such as Allegra. You should apply a steroid ointment like cortisone over the rash area for relieving inflammation and itching. Application of calamine lotion will be effective to soothe the skin. Apply cold compresses over itchy rashes to reduce itching and redness . If symptoms still keeps on persisting you should visit dermatologist once and get it examined. You should go for patch test and blood tests and start treatment after proper prescription. You should maintain proper cleanliness and avoid scratching and touching the bumps to prevent infection.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Recurring Itchy Patches On The Arm?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of recurring itchy patches on the arm which seems to be due to allergic reaction leading to dermatitis. It could be due to increased skin sensitivity of getting infected. I would suggest you to start taking anti allergic medications such as Allegra. You should apply a steroid ointment like cortisone over the rash area for relieving inflammation and itching. Application of calamine lotion will be effective to soothe the skin. Apply cold compresses over itchy rashes to reduce itching and redness . If symptoms still keeps on persisting you should visit dermatologist once and get it examined. You should go for patch test and blood tests and start treatment after proper prescription. You should maintain proper cleanliness and avoid scratching and touching the bumps to prevent infection. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari