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What Causes A Rash On The Left Arm?

I have a rash on my left arm that look like chicken pox,but it s not.I thiught it was shingles,but the doctor said no.it resembles ant bites,but also has raised welts on some part of the skin.(they are red and very itchy.)Sometimes it appears that i get upset and i can see some more little areas popping up in red welts.Can you tell me what it is?

Fri, 24 Oct 2014

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Dermatologist, Dr. Hardik Pitroda's Response

Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
From your description its looks like you are having episodes of urticaria or hives, a kind of allergic skin eruption.
I would advise you to consult a dermatologist for proper management.
Usually i advise a long term course of various antihistaminics with or without corticosteroids.
Also, in certain non-responding cases various other medications like dapsone, montelukast, cyclosporine, omalizumab can be tried.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda

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What Causes A Rash On The Left Arm?

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