What Causes Itchy Rashes In The Arms And Legs?

Posted on Wed, 14 Jun 2017

Question: My mother had itching in her arms and legs due to which rashes are now visible on her arms.it is not constant itching but have started almost a month back when she came back from USA(from approx 8 degree to 40 degree temp change) , While going out in sun or warmer area it increases but in AC it is somewhat ok.Can you please suggest some cream for her

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably she has developed an allergic reaction.
O treat such cases with a mild topical steroid cream like desonide to be applied twice daily for a week and antihistamine tablet like cetrizine to be taken one tablet daily in night for a week.
This combination works well.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (17 minutes later)

Hello Doctor
Thank you so much replying

Attached is the photo of her arm this morning. Pls check if some other concern is there or medication suggested by you would be good

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It appears to be allergic.
Go ahead with the treatment adviced by me.
She should get relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng