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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Forearms With Bumps
Posted on
Sun, 14 Jun 2015
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Sun, 14 Jun 2015
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Mon, 13 Jul 2015
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Question : i have itchy forearms with bumps on it
I have a small area on my forearm that itches. Tiny red bumps are raised on it. It usually goes away when i wake up but starts again each day, It has last for a few weeks. What can i do to make it go away? Thank you.
I have a small area on my forearm that itches. Tiny red bumps are raised on it. It usually goes away when i wake up but starts again each day, It has last for a few weeks. What can i do to make it go away? Thank you.
Brief Answer:
may need a prescription
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It sounds like you have a patch of eczema. This is usually cleared up with steroid cream but it may take a stronger type than you can buy over the counter. I would suggest that you try using the hydrocortisone cream three times a day and use a good lubricant lotion like Eucerine cream in between. If this does not clear it up then see your doctor for evaluation and possibly stronger steroid cream.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
may need a prescription
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It sounds like you have a patch of eczema. This is usually cleared up with steroid cream but it may take a stronger type than you can buy over the counter. I would suggest that you try using the hydrocortisone cream three times a day and use a good lubricant lotion like Eucerine cream in between. If this does not clear it up then see your doctor for evaluation and possibly stronger steroid cream.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
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