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What Causes Reddish Spots On The Arm?

Posted on Mon, 4 Jul 2016

Question: My wife and I vacationed in Mexico for 7 days. 3-4 days into our vacation I noticed a quarter sized red spot and some eraser sized spots also in same area of my arm. They don't itch or hurt, and have remained the same for the last 10 days. When we got back to the US, someone suggested it may be ringworm and to buy some over the counter anti fungal cream. I did this, bought athletes foot cream and have been applying day and night for 9 days. No change so far. If you have ideas on diagnosis or treatment would be appreciated. Thanks

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

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Your description matches with that of fungal infection, however it's important to see the lesions in order to give a proper diagnosis.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
There is an option to upload photograph on right side of query page.
Please utilize that.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (20 hours later)

Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Contact dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It's looking like a contact dermatitis.
I treat such cases with topical application of a mild steroid cream like cortisone twice daily for a week.
It is safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
You can try this.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina