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What Causes Painful Sores On Arms And Legs?
Hi I have been getting these sores on my arms and legs, but this time only on my arms. It started one year ago and it went away and I was told by my doctor that it was gone,but I ended up seeing another doctor 4 months after I was told this thing was gone and he told me that I still have it but couldn t say what it was. Now one year later is has surface again. I have never seen anything like this before and really don t know what to do
Thu, 28 Mar 2019
Hi Dear,
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of painful sores on arms and legs which occur due to allergic reaction and could be due to contact dermatitis. Sometimes weakened immune system enhance them.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you to keep this area clean and dry and you should apply cream containing azelaic acid. You should avoid touching or pricking rashes. You should apply calamine lotion on them to prevent itching. Apply ice pack on rashes 2-3 times a day. If condition doesn't get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically along with blood test and sample for lab test . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants , antibiotics like clindamycin, and anti inflammatory medications.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of painful sores on arms and legs which occur due to allergic reaction and could be due to contact dermatitis. Sometimes weakened immune system enhance them.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you to keep this area clean and dry and you should apply cream containing azelaic acid. You should avoid touching or pricking rashes. You should apply calamine lotion on them to prevent itching. Apply ice pack on rashes 2-3 times a day. If condition doesn't get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically along with blood test and sample for lab test . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants , antibiotics like clindamycin, and anti inflammatory medications.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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