What Causes Red Blotchy Areas On Legs And Arms?

Posted on Thu, 23 Apr 2015

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Question : Hi, i have recently asked a question but have a new issue. After working in my backyard where i was cutting some shrubs and cleaning leafs, next day i have noticed strange pink spots. Itchy and next day i saw more of them on my hand, culfs. Please take a look at pictures attached and lrt me know if u need more images.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Contact dermatitis; topical steroids

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have reviewed the Images. I can see blotchy red areas on legs and arms.

These seem most likely a result of direct contact with irritants/ chemicals present in plants/ shrubs.

You may use the same steroid cream that I had told you before i.e triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream , twice daily for a few days.

Regards

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