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Reddish Dry Patch On The Arm, Forehead And Stomach. No Itching. What Is It?
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I have a small red patch about the size of a 5 pence and its on my arm! It does not itch and it looks very dry and kind of scaly in appearance. I have had some previously. I had one on my forehead, belly and shoulder but not at the same time and they disappear within about 2-4 weeks and then another will appear a few weeks later. The most I have had at one time is 2.
Do you know what it could be? Is it worth a visit to my GP?
Thanks
Sammy
I have a small red patch about the size of a 5 pence and its on my arm! It does not itch and it looks very dry and kind of scaly in appearance. I have had some previously. I had one on my forehead, belly and shoulder but not at the same time and they disappear within about 2-4 weeks and then another will appear a few weeks later. The most I have had at one time is 2.
Do you know what it could be? Is it worth a visit to my GP?
Thanks
Sammy
Wed, 29 May 2013
Hello
Welcome to healthcare magic forum.
Thank you for your query.
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem.
It may be due to fungal infection or allergic contact dermatitis.
You need to take medicine regularly.
Yes it is better to consult dermatologist for better treatment.
In fungal infection you need to take medicine for 6 weeks.
Wear loose and cotton cloths and avoid sun exposure and stress.
You can apply good moisturizer lotion over skin.
I hope I answered your question.
Let me know if you have any further query.
Regards
Welcome to healthcare magic forum.
Thank you for your query.
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem.
It may be due to fungal infection or allergic contact dermatitis.
You need to take medicine regularly.
Yes it is better to consult dermatologist for better treatment.
In fungal infection you need to take medicine for 6 weeks.
Wear loose and cotton cloths and avoid sun exposure and stress.
You can apply good moisturizer lotion over skin.
I hope I answered your question.
Let me know if you have any further query.
Regards
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