Suggest Treatment For Rash On Forearms And Top Of Fingers

Posted on Sat, 28 Feb 2015

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Question : Broke out with a rash on inside forearms and top of fingers. Clusters of small raised bumps.

Answered by Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia (2 minutes later)

Hi
It can allergic rash due to some thing you exposed. In case of that you can apply calamine lotion locally and take anti histamines like cetirizine which helps.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia (0 minute later)

Rash on top of fingers and inside forearms

Answered by Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly send details of the condition.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome and thanks for posting your query to the forum.

I can understand your concern for the rash over the skin.

In view to help you best I request you to kindly provide certain important details :

- Since how long you have this rash.

- Is it present over one side or both the upper limbs.

- Is there any pain or itching or burning or irritation over the affected area. If yes then severity of the same.

Hope to hear soon from your side.

With regards,

Dr Sanjay Kanodia
MD-DERMATOLOGY

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar