question - hello, I am gg (19years old female) . I am suffering from itchy rash and attached a similar photo. The problem seems to be episodic. There are/is multiple seemingly red lesion(s) over arm. There is also itch. Please suggest me best course of action.

You asked: hello, I am gg (19years old female) . I am suffering from itchy rash and attached a similar photo. The problem seems to be episodic. There are/is multiple seemingly red lesion(s) over arm. There is also itch. Please suggest me best course of action.

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hello, gg. This is an autogenerated report based on thousands of cases similar to yours and what real dermatologists advised them.

We think you should be aware of the following transmission risk.

Some of the possible condition(s) you have might spread by day to day objects like clothes. Regular washing of all personal belongings is must. Sharing of towel/clothes should be avoided untill visiting the doctor.
Some of the possible condition(s) you have might be genetic but not very strongly. it means that if the parents are affected, the children has only a slightly increased risk of getting the disease.

Important home treatment and diet advise based on your probable conditions.

Protection from sun exposure is very important. Please use atleast SPF 15 sunscreen and other protective measures (such as umbrella) as required.
Causative factors such as any chemical / insect bite should be prevented.
Do not apply any over the counter as they might contain steroid. Specifically ask the chemist if it contains steroid. Most creams end with vate , derm , plus etc such as betnovate.
Avoid alcohol.

OTC medicines you may try before visiting a dermatologist.

Use a proper sunscreen with SPF atleast 15 and PA rating 3+.
Anti-histaminic such as levocetirizine (5mg) or fexofenadine (180 mg) can be taken at bedtime, if there is associated itching.
Use moisturizer such as vaseline lotion or coconut oil liberally.

Sunscreen : Apply 20 minutes before sun-exposure liberally over face and exposed part of body such as neck, upper chest, arm etc. Apply every 2 hour if you are frequently going to outdoor and every hour if you are constantly staying in the sun.

Caution: In case of any allergic reaction or stinging sensation just wash it off and restart later with smaller amount. if it still persisting, the brand may be required to be changed.

Brand names:
sunban
uv-doux
la-shield

Anti-histamine : Dose depends on body weight. usually 1 levocetirizine (5mg) or fexofenadine (180 mg) can be taken at bedtime. To controll itching 4 times the initial dose can be taken.

Caution: Sometime it can cause slight dizziness that should go away after few days. if that is really bothersome, you can use bilastine(bilasure/bilanix) 20 mg that causes less dizziness. if you have another medical problem (such as liver disease) or physiologic condition (such as pregnancy), you should consult a physician before taking this medicine.

Brand names:
teczine
levocet
allegra

Moisturizer : Apply properly over affected areas. You may apply as many time as it is required depending on the requirements.

Caution: In case of any allergic reaction or stinging sensation just wash it off and restart later with smaller amount. if it still persisting, the brand may be required to be changed.

Brand names:
aquasoft
moistures soft
cetaphil
elovera
facemoist

This is only a prediction and we might be wrong. This is to mentally prepare you for the visit.

Your dermatologist might be able to diagnose one of the following condition(s) clinically, i.e only by examining you or looking at them.

Polymorphous light eruption (with variants) pic info
Prurigo simplex/nodularis pic info
Tinea corporis pic info
Psoriasis vulgaris pic info

Here are some relatively uncommon condition(s) that your dermatologist might be able to diagnose instantly. Ask your doctor to know more about any specific diagnosis.

DRIF pic info
Pityrosporum folliculitis pic info

Next, your doctor might order some tests/biopsy to exclude some relatively uncommon disorders. We can show you only the top possibilities and therefore this list is not comprehensive.

lichen scrofulosorum pic info

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