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Question: i have these bumps on my hand and going up my arm. I have lupus getting worried
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide close up pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
It is difficult to make out your exact problem without having a look at the exact skin lesions .
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell since when you have this problem .
Any associated pain or itching .
Dr Geetika Paul
Kindly provide close up pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
It is difficult to make out your exact problem without having a look at the exact skin lesions .
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell since when you have this problem .
Any associated pain or itching .
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
they itch when i go outside in heat. I went with my family to a theme park and zoo. so two days in a row i was outside in the sun. I were and kept applying sunblock. we returned on Monday. I noticed this rash on my hands thursday night. It has since moved up towards my arm. I feel as if i am having a flair up my SI joints are very inflamed.
Brief Answer:
Sun induced allergic reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
You seem to be developing photo dermatitis or a sun induced allergic reaction .
Apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone cream over the affected area twice daily.
Take some oral antihistamines like levocetrizine daily at night to reduce the associated itching .
Use a medicated sunscreen regularly before going out in the sun .
You might need a course of oral steroids if the allergy tends to persist.
Dr Geetika Paul
Sun induced allergic reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
You seem to be developing photo dermatitis or a sun induced allergic reaction .
Apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone cream over the affected area twice daily.
Take some oral antihistamines like levocetrizine daily at night to reduce the associated itching .
Use a medicated sunscreen regularly before going out in the sun .
You might need a course of oral steroids if the allergy tends to persist.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
is because of the lupus?
Brief Answer:
Not related to lupus
Detailed Answer:
hi again
No,this photosensitive reaction does not seem to be related to lupus in any way.
This is simply an acute skin reaction to sun exposure and will get better with treatment soon .
Dr Geetika Paul
Not related to lupus
Detailed Answer:
hi again
No,this photosensitive reaction does not seem to be related to lupus in any way.
This is simply an acute skin reaction to sun exposure and will get better with treatment soon .
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
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