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Spots On Arms That Start As Red Bumps, Get Itchy And Become Like Dry Skin. What Is This ?

I have had these spots on my arms that start out as little red bumps some what in a circle. Then they get really itchy and become white kind of like dry skin . Also when I m in the sun the white spots are more visible. I have had this happen for a few years and now they are moving from my arms down on the sides of my body. Very small circle areas smaller then a dime. I am also nursing right now.
Tue, 16 Jul 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query.

you might be suffering from a fungal infection,

This type of infection is called as tinea corporis.

You need treatment with topical as well as oral antifungals.

An anti histamine tablet will help you in decreasing the itch.

Please meet a dermatologist for final diagnosis and treatment.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.

you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
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Spots On Arms That Start As Red Bumps, Get Itchy And Become Like Dry Skin. What Is This ?

Hello, Thanks for the query. you might be suffering from a fungal infection, This type of infection is called as tinea corporis. You need treatment with topical as well as oral antifungals. An anti histamine tablet will help you in decreasing the itch. Please meet a dermatologist for final diagnosis and treatment. Let me know if you have any other doubt. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you a good health. Thank you