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Itchy Rash On Right Arm, Dizziness. Due To Spider Bite?
Two nights ago while i was sleeping i felt this rash forming on my right arm , i thought but maybe it was a spider bite reaction but i am not sure. the rash itches but it is not painful, and i have felt slight dizziness , but that started today; so iam not sure if the rash is the cause of the dizziness...can you please help me?
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Fri, 19 Oct 2012
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
The rash you are describing can be herpes zoster,insect bite contact dermatitis etc.
Keep the area clean and dry.You can keep saline dressing over the part.
You can apply calamine lotion over the area.Also you can take tab Zyrtec for itching.
Visit a qualified dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Hope this helps.
Regards
DrSudarshan
MD
Dermatologist
Thanks for writing in.
The rash you are describing can be herpes zoster,insect bite contact dermatitis etc.
Keep the area clean and dry.You can keep saline dressing over the part.
You can apply calamine lotion over the area.Also you can take tab Zyrtec for itching.
Visit a qualified dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Hope this helps.
Regards
DrSudarshan
MD
Dermatologist
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