Suggest Treatment For Redness And Itching On The Wrist

Posted on Sat, 4 Jun 2016

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Sat, 4 Jun 2016 Answered on

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Question : I have an area on my wrist that has very dry, slightly itchy, slightly red skin. It has lasted more than a week and is not responding to Neosporin. Note: I have been under a great deal of stress and have not been eating well.

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

Brief Answer:
Can be eczematous dermatitis, use topical steroid & oral antihistaminic

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
It can be a patch of eczematous dermatitis.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet Chlorpheniramine 4 mg once daily at bedtime for 7-10 days.
This will help in resolving it.
Moreover use a moisturising lotion on the affected forearm frequently and liberally and avoid frequent use of soap.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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