What Would Cause Rashes On The Left Forearm Along With Occasional Itching?

Posted on Sat, 28 Apr 2018

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Question : Hi, My cousin aged 31 has rashes on his left forearm with occassioal itch. Kindly check attached images. Please advise. Regards, XXXX

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Answer few questions

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I have reviewed the attached photographs and need to ask you few questions:
Are the rashes present on the left forearm only?
What is the duration of the rash?
Is there any history of dry skin, eczema, asthma or allergic rhinitis?
Is he having any other ailments or taking any medicines?
Kindly revert with the answers.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (24 minutes later)

Hi, Duration is 3 months rashes subside after 10 days and recursive, only on left forearm, no medication taken, no history of allergy. Regards, XXXX

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

Brief Answer:
Either tinea or eczema, antifungal cream & antihistaminic

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

According to your complaints, it seems to be tinea which is a fungal infection ( most likely) or eczema.
I would recommend him to apply an antifungal cream like Luliconazole cream on the affected areas once daily and take antihistaminic like tablet Cetirizine 10 mg once daily at bedtime for 2 weeks.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee