Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Left Arm

Posted on Sun, 14 May 2017

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Question : I thought i might have shinges but i had a nail fungus and tried to brush my 2 nailsthen2 days later I started a rash of small blotche on my left arm I treated them with rubbing alcoholl and they hve almost disappeared when other ones popped up on my left and right side. they don't seem to have any blisters and any itching disappears with the alcohol.I somehow think maybe an allergic reaction from my toe treatment? but from my foot to my arm? I would like to be sure and dicontiued my toe treatment and will see what m ore pops up, maybe I have to see my DR/ I just had an appointment 2 days before nail treatment.Do you have anIdea???

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be allergic reaction, doesn't look like shingles

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
I have gone through your complaints and it seems to be an allergic reaction to nail fungus treatment.
The allergic reaction can appear anywhere even away from the site of application of medicine.
Though it can be something else also.
It doesn't seem to be shingles.
Even possible upload the photographs of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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