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What Causes An Itchy Rash On The Wrist?
Hello, I have an itchy rash. Small red welts that look like mosquito bites and then turn into little red bumps, there also seem to be a couple of white/grey lines around my wrist. It is quite spread out over my body - wrists, legs, torso, nipples. It comes and goes in intense waves. I haven t eaten anything different or used any new soap. I have had it for about 3 weeks - it changes areas of my body. It started on my foot, then went away and my wrists started itching etc. Any ideas?
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
Hello,
If the rash is symmetrical very likely it is an eczema. Another possible cause of the rash is scabies, a parasite infection of the skin.
The best way to determine which is the cause of the rash is a visit with the doctor because the way the rash looks gives a lot of clues to the possible cause and needed treatment.
Treatment of eczema differs from that of scabies so it is important to differentiate between the two.
I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Antoneta Zotaj,
General & Family Physician
If the rash is symmetrical very likely it is an eczema. Another possible cause of the rash is scabies, a parasite infection of the skin.
The best way to determine which is the cause of the rash is a visit with the doctor because the way the rash looks gives a lot of clues to the possible cause and needed treatment.
Treatment of eczema differs from that of scabies so it is important to differentiate between the two.
I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Antoneta Zotaj,
General & Family Physician
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