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Are Scratches Like Marks On My Right Arm That Sometimes Splits And Bleeds Due To Some Skin Issues?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Mar 2022
Question: Past few days skin on my right arm just splits open bleeds a little bit then stops. My right arm is covered with something that looks like a bunch of scratches. Am going to an urgent care tomorrow
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (58 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Contact dermatitis

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I can see linear red streaks. Seems like a contact dermatitis to a plant as if your arm grazed past that plant. This could be a poison ivy irritant contact dermatitis. Do you have any symptoms? Burning? Itching?

Regards
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Are Scratches Like Marks On My Right Arm That Sometimes Splits And Bleeds Due To Some Skin Issues?

Brief Answer: Contact dermatitis Detailed Answer: Hello, I can see linear red streaks. Seems like a contact dermatitis to a plant as if your arm grazed past that plant. This could be a poison ivy irritant contact dermatitis. Do you have any symptoms? Burning? Itching? Regards