red blotches??? no idea what this is

[deeanna25]

i started getting these red blotches on my arms and hands more frequently lately,ive had them before but the werent to the point they are now. They vary in size,there itchy and seem to throw off heat and have an irratating burning feeling to them,some of them seem that they are a bit raised from the skin,and if there is alot on one arm the whole arm seems to ache. I have no idea what they are! but they are driving me crazy! i have a picture but i guess i cant post it...

[deeanna25]

hi,i have tried the calamine lotion and it did nothing also the Benedryl and still nothing...if i can go see a dermatologist i will do so,but i have no way as i do not have a family doctor. Thank you for answering =)

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
These blotches can be due to hives or urticaria which appears as an allergic reaction or contact dermatitis. Urticaria is red, itchy, raised areas of skin that appear in varying shapes and sizes. Take some antihistaminic like Benadryl or Claritin. You can also apply calamine lotion on the rash. It will help in soothing the skin. A mild corticosteroid cream like dermacort will also help.
If the symptoms persist then please get an evaluation done form a dermatologist.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.