Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Forearms

Posted on Mon, 10 Oct 2016

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Mon, 10 Oct 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi, Thank you...my name is XXXXXXX ..I am a white 56yr old female. I am typically healthy. I have enjoyed the sun during my years. My problem is with a rash that occurred after I pulled some weeds the main weed was a prickly bush. This rash is on my rt. forearm and it tends to be in the shape of a circle but not perfect circle. I call it a rash but it is more like spots, red in color, they itch and itch worse when I am hot, in the sun. Hot water does not hurt them. They have come to a head and clear fluid came out. Some have gotten better, I do have scars from them (I tend to scare easy) I still have two that are active. Same symptoms as above , yes I itch them so they are inflamed. I have been to my dr. twice for them. I have been given two different creams....I am sending you this and will run and get my creams...thank you...I will be right back...Update, I have had this condition since last summer. The condition seemed to get better when it got cold out. I live in MI and we have heavy winters here.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please, upload an image for review!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Am so sorry to hear about these open sores. Can you kindly provide an image for review. Would be extremely difficult to offer a personalized and helpful response without reviewing an image of these sores. While the initial cause might be an allergy, it seems they are somewhat infected.

To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.

I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.

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

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (41 hours later)

I will have my daughter help me with getting a photo to you. It will be later tonight or tomorrow am. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Waiting!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Am waiting and promise to return to you as soon as the image(s) comes in.

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