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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Red Rash On Arms And Legs

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Posted on Fri, 19 Dec 2014
Question: I have red pin size rash om arms and legs. Iching makes it bleed it don't spead hurts and burns
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Viral exanthema

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

It looks like you are having a viral exanthema. Here are my suggestions

1. Do not scratch the itchy area. It will make it worse
2. Calamine lotion should be applied over the area. It reduces the itch and the inflammation
3. Tab Hydroxyzine taken twice daily will reduce the rash
4. If the rash does not reduce then please take an appointment with your dermatologist for clinical evaluation and steroid based treatment

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Red Rash On Arms And Legs

Brief Answer: Viral exanthema Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query It looks like you are having a viral exanthema. Here are my suggestions 1. Do not scratch the itchy area. It will make it worse 2. Calamine lotion should be applied over the area. It reduces the itch and the inflammation 3. Tab Hydroxyzine taken twice daily will reduce the rash 4. If the rash does not reduce then please take an appointment with your dermatologist for clinical evaluation and steroid based treatment I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me Regards