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What Causes Itching And Burning On Upper Arms?

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Question : I am having a problem with itching and burning on my upper arms. This has been going on for about a week now. I scratch until I bleed. Sometimes it is more intense than other times. This sounds like it is quite trivial, but it is very uncomfortable. I was thinking could it be scabies?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It can be scabies

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Yes definitely there is a possibility of scabies.
I would like to know whether you have only itch or there are rashes on skin too.
If possible please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (14 hours later)
No rashes. Itching only there and on neck. Seems to happen when I get hot and sweat. From scratching I now have marks, with scabs, that bleed when I start scratching more. It only seems to come on when I get overheated and sweat. Like right now I am fine. When I am moving, like cleaning the house and I begin sweating and feel hot, I start to itch. To me this is kind of crazy, but the itching is very annoying. Maybe dry skin. When I do go to my family physician I am going to ask to have my thyroid tested. I am pretty much over menopause, but sweat profusely from my head that it drips in my ears and eyes. When I walk for exercise this is where I sweat the most. Doesn't feel like hot flashes. I have always been a colder person.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (15 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Permethrin

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Probably it is scabies.
I treat such patients with a single application of permethrin.
It gives good response with a single application.
You can try this in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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What Causes Itching And Burning On Upper Arms?

Brief Answer: It can be scabies Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. Yes definitely there is a possibility of scabies. I would like to know whether you have only itch or there are rashes on skin too. If possible please upload a photograph of the involved area. This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis. Waiting for your response. Thank you.