What Does Presence Of Red Rashes On The Forearms Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 3 Mar 2017

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Question : Sudden appearance of red rash on left forearm

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Either drug rash or eczematous rash or photodermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
According to your complaints it could be drug rash or eczematous rash or photodermatitis.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply cortisone cream on the rash twice daily for 5-7 days.
If it is associated with itching or irritation take antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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