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Q: Help, Arm Rash (picture)

asked by: vince on July 12th, 2005

New User

I was wondering if anybody might know what this is:

i've developed these tiny little bumps on my arms within the last 2 days. It's not really red, but they're definately itchy. It's highly concentrated in the area in the picture there, but it's slowly moving up to my biceps now.

I recently started working at an amusement park, so i'm wondering if I maybe picked up something from handling children. A few family members suggested that it might be heat rash. Any ideas on what this is, or maybe just a general-purpose solution for common skin conditions?

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x0x011

replied on July 12th, 2005

Experienced User

I'd say it definately looks like a heat rash, or swimmers itch. I've had both and they are extremely itchy. Make sure you keep the area clean and dry and it should clear up within the next week. I usually get heat rash under my arms or the back of my legs, places I sweat a lot. It could also be eczema (sp)? But if you've never had it before then its doubtful.

janeysuz

replied on July 12th, 2005

Experienced User

Hctz

Use hydrocortisone cream at night, goldbond during the day, keep clean, dry, daily

hugh2442

replied on January 30th, 2006

New User

Heat Rash

If it is in fact "heat rash" then try dusting the area with corn flour (from the supermarket or your pantry)
i live in the tropics and it works for me - immediate relief

John Eminescu

replied on February 2nd, 2006

New User

I recomand you to take a look on my website.There are the most common skin diseases, with pictures.Hope you will be able to identify your skin rash, and to cure it.

skindiseases.Tk

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