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What Causes Red Rashes And Itching In Arm?
Hi, my 22 year daughter has a red rash on her arm in the shape of a circle approx 2cm that burns. She states it burns up above it and below it and itches. She has another circle just like it on the other arm but it does not hurt. She does not think she was bitten by anything. Any idea? She does have a history of herpes from 3 years ago.
Fri, 17 Nov 2017
Hello there,,,,welcome to HCM
-Most likely your daughter has acquired a fungal infection..It is quite
common skin condition..Present as well defined circular itchy rashes which
has tendency to spread...
-Maintain a good hygiene and wash the clothes in warm water, this will kill
the hidden spores of fungus and will help in preventing the spread of
infection to other members...
-Your daughter has to take oral antifungal like Tab Terbinafine-250mg once
a day for 3 weeks along with topical sertaconazole/luliconazole based
cream over the lesions twice a day...
-Take antihistamines like Tab Levocitizine 10mg at night for the itching
Hope this will help
-Most likely your daughter has acquired a fungal infection..It is quite
common skin condition..Present as well defined circular itchy rashes which
has tendency to spread...
-Maintain a good hygiene and wash the clothes in warm water, this will kill
the hidden spores of fungus and will help in preventing the spread of
infection to other members...
-Your daughter has to take oral antifungal like Tab Terbinafine-250mg once
a day for 3 weeks along with topical sertaconazole/luliconazole based
cream over the lesions twice a day...
-Take antihistamines like Tab Levocitizine 10mg at night for the itching
Hope this will help
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