Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Arms

Posted on Fri, 23 Dec 2016

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Question : I've developed (within the last week or so) some rashes on my arms. They do not itch, but seem to improve slightly after bathing. I thought at first it was heat rash but it doesn't seem to be

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Eczematous dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have reviewed the Image

It seems like eczematous dermatitis.

I suggest you to continue using the topical steroid cream (containing fluocinolone acetonide), 2x daily for a few days. It should get fine on it.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (18 minutes later)

How long should I continue if I don't see improvement?

additionally is there anything i can do or avoid to minimise the chance for reoccurrence?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Steroid cream for 2-4 weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

You may use the steroid cream for 2-4 weeks.
Once the rash resolves, thereafter you may use a moisturiser regularly to prevent or maintain improvement.

Regards

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