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What Is The Red Rash On The Ankle Spreading To Arms?

Hello my uncle is about 67 years old He is from Pennsylvania and now move to Texas
And now he has a little rash that started on the ankles of his legs
After a few months started to go to his arms.
Would you please give me a category on what it could be.
Thanks
Fri, 24 May 2019
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Hi,

It may be contact allergic dermatitis. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would recommend you to take a course of oral steroid in tapering dose with antihistaminics like cetirizine 10 mg daily and to apply steroid cream. Avoid contact with suspected allergens.

Hope this helps.

Dr.Ilyas Patel,
Dermatologist
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What Is The Red Rash On The Ankle Spreading To Arms?

Hi, It may be contact allergic dermatitis. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would recommend you to take a course of oral steroid in tapering dose with antihistaminics like cetirizine 10 mg daily and to apply steroid cream. Avoid contact with suspected allergens. Hope this helps. Dr.Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist