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Compeltely Bewildered
by ortizc2, Sep 17, 2009 02:38PM
My upper arms have started to get white goosebump like splotches on them as soon as the summer started. They are bumpy and dry to the touch and they are especially itchy after I take a shower. I've tried putting lotion on them every day but it doesn't seem to work and its slowly spreading to my forearm. Help!
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I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be eczema. eczema. Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps.
For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone as dermacort), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide). Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Use good quality moisturizers to prevent moisture loss from the skin.
If still the symptoms do not improve then please get a clinical examination done by a dermatologist.
I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted in case you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.