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How Can An Itchy Rash On The Lower Arms Be Treated?

I have a rash on my lower arms only. I was clearing brush out of a fencerow and came into contact with a thorny vine which pricked the skin I live in Alabama The rash doesn t appear to be poison ivy or poison oak due to no blistering. I have had this rash approximately 1 to 2 weeks It itches I have tried Benadryl and it relieves the itch for a few hours and then it is right back The rash doesn t seem to be disappearing Do you know what it could be and is there anything I can try
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I have gone through your complaints and according to your complaints it seems to be allergic or photodermatitis. If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.

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How Can An Itchy Rash On The Lower Arms Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I have gone through your complaints and according to your complaints it seems to be allergic or photodermatitis. If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.