Suggest remedy for warm rash with little swelling and itching on arm
Patient: my right arm has a rash and is warm to touch it is also a little swelling I don t know if I have insect bites I thought it was mosquitoes bites because it really itches a lot what can I can I put on nothing seems to help I have tried benadyrl and nepsporin Doctor: Hello dear,The rash in your right arm can be either due to insect bite, dermatitis or fungal infection (Tinea) in that region.Management includes:1. Keeping the area dry & avoid too much exposure to water or sweat formation.2. Antihistamine preparations like cetirizine to reduce the itching sensation & provide symptomatic relief.3. Application of topical antifungal cream like Clotrimazole or Miconazole to tackle the causative organism.4. Topical antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infections.If symptoms still persist or aggravate further, then it will be better to consult a Dermatologist & get a proper examination done to find out the actual cause.So that appropriate management steps could be taken.Also avoid wearing tight clothes, as it will cause sweating & predispose to fungal infections.Wishing you a Good Health.Take care.