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How Can Itchy Rashes On The Arms And Legs Be Treated?

We returned from Malaysia 5 days ago and were not bitten by mosquitos out there. Now my husband is coming up with what looks like bites over his legs and arms. They are very itch. He is taking antihistamine and applying hydrocortisone. Is this common or possible.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your query you have symptoms of itchy rashes on the arms and legs which seems to be due to contact dermatitis and could be due to allergic reaction. Need not to worry. You should avoid touching or pricking rashes. You should apply only petroleum jelly and take antihistamine like Benadryl twice a day. Keep your skin clean and dry and protect it from sun. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order certain test like skin patch test, blood test, allergy test, and take history to rule out the side effects of certain drug.
Doctor may also prescribe antifungal like Fluconazole or antibacterial like Clindamycin.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Itchy Rashes On The Arms And Legs Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy rashes on the arms and legs which seems to be due to contact dermatitis and could be due to allergic reaction. Need not to worry. You should avoid touching or pricking rashes. You should apply only petroleum jelly and take antihistamine like Benadryl twice a day. Keep your skin clean and dry and protect it from sun. If condition doesn t get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order certain test like skin patch test, blood test, allergy test, and take history to rule out the side effects of certain drug. Doctor may also prescribe antifungal like Fluconazole or antibacterial like Clindamycin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari