RED RASH ON FOREARM

[SWAMP70]

I HAD 2 RED CIRCLES ON FOREARM TO WRIST ,THEY DID NOT GO AWAY SO I WENT TO DOCTOR and he said it was dermatophytosis so i used prescription for 10 days and the 2 red circles were still there so i went back to doctor and now he said it was eczema so i used prescription cortisteroid on it and all of sudden i have a red rash all over the forearm now instead of 2 red circles that are not near each other.I do not know what it is ringworm or eczema or what. Please help me?

[SWAMP70]

hi, thank you for answering my question about my 2 red circles. i went back to doctor told him i have been using calamine lotion and he said to stop using it and just use good lotion for really dry skin but i have 5 pink spots now .he referred me to dermatologist  for biopsy of it but they can not get me in to june 5th.i a am wondering is it carcenoma or something . cause i have had since september.                                                                                                      

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It could have been nummular dermatitis but sudden redness after application of steroid could also mean contact dermatitis, although it is very rare. 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.

Also get it examined from a dermatologist as you may need antihistaminics prescribed and the diagnosis of nummular dermatitis confirmed.
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.