What Causes Abrupt Itchy Red Spots On Hands And Legs?

Posted on Tue, 2 Dec 2014

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Tue, 2 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : I have got sudden red spots on my hands and legs and it is very itchy. this is since last 2 days

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if you are currently on any medicines,or have you been applying anything over these spots .

I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.

Dr Geetika Paul

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

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (12 minutes later)

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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need to find cause of allergy

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I have seen the attached picture .
You seem to have developed urticaria or hives .
Such a skin allergy can develop after intake if antibiotics or pain killers or after intake of outside food or during any body infections like cough cold ,urine or stool infections .
You might need to take some oral antihistamines to control the allergy.
Topical application of soothing lotion like calamine can help .

Dr Geetika Paul

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