What Causes Red Spots In My Arms,hands, Legs And Abdominal Area?

Posted on Tue, 26 Aug 2014

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Question : Hi,

I recently got some red spots in my arms, hands. under my chest, abdominal area, legs and feet. I treated it as scabies so I used lyclear, I used 5 tubes in 3 days and now the spots are still red, dry but won't disappear. This happened just a few days ago (3/4 days ago) What should I do?

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Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
upload a picture of the same

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Please upload a picture of the same. It would help me to figure out the cause of your red spots and I can suggest you accordingly.

You have a feature to upload the pictures by yourself on the right side of this query page. Please utilize the same.

Awaiting your response.

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

Follow up: Dr. Shanthi E (8 hours later)

Here is a picture of my arm. I feel like they are getting less red but it is taking long. I think i overused lyclear. I dont have any other synthoms. Should i use any other creams for dry skin?

Many thanks

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
it is not scabies

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for the picture. It is definitely not scabies. It seems like superficial folliculitis.

You need to take oral anti-histamines like Zyrtec 10mg at bedtime for a week or so. Then you must apply topical steroid ointment like Betamethasone thrice daily on all the affected areas for a week.

Take bath is mild lukewarm water, do not use soap for a week.

Do not use anything else, and STOP using Lyclear. It is not going to help you.

Get well soon.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju