My forearms have been increasingly itchy. Its not dry skin, and there is no rash. My GP doesn t know what it is. Its been going on for about 4 months. GP did blood work ANA positive. So Im going to see a rheumatoid dr. Shouldn t I see a Dermatologist? What could be causing the itching.
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I have gone through your complaints and you need to see a dermatologist for itchy forearms. It could be due to photosensitivity associated with ANA positive.
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What Causes Severe Itchiness In The Forearm?
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 you need to see a dermatologist for itchy forearms. It could be due to photosensitivity associated with ANA positive. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.