arm rashes on both arms
my husband has arm rashes on both his arms that are bumpy and itchy he has had this fo two weeks his is a 40 year old male.
Hi Catherine,
You may want to phrase this as a question, so we are clearer on what you want to know. I'll take a guess, though, that you're asking if the rashes might be due to allergies. My answer is -- maybe. However, there is no way we can diagnose your husband over the Web.
Allergies do often cause rashes that are itchy, but they are not the only thing that can cause that. It would probably be a good idea for him to see his personal physician for an exam and evaluation of the rash.
Meanwhile, an over the counter cortisone cream may provide some relief from the itching. Calamine lotion is another option.
To your health,
Kathi
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I had rashes on both arms for the last 3 summers since I moved to this new house. It never happened to me before. I walk in state parks and everywhere and it never happens. It occurs when I go to the front yard of this house without wearing long sleeves. I took allergy pills right after I saw a few red bumps. It works.
First year, I got the bumps the first day I moved into this damn house. I thought they were from spiders in the garage. I took allergy pills and they went away.
Last year, I ignored a few red bumps and took allergy pills too late. I didn't touch any spider net and thought the bumps went away the year before by themselves. I forgot that I took allergy pills for them the year before. I also used baking soda to wash/scratch my arms. I got this stupid idea from internet. The scratch made the bumps spread and it was so so so itchy. it went so bad that red bumps covered all over my arms. I took allergy pills and applied poison oak medication to curb the itch. They went away after 6 weeks, if not 8 weeks. I bought the allergy medication pills and poison oak lotion from Wal-mart.
I now get into my car in the garage and let my husband water my morning glories. They grow fantastic. I can only enjoy some of them through windows. If I want to look at my flowers closer, I take one allergy pill before I go out. Maybe 2 afterwards, if I suspect any bumps occurring. :)
Hope this will help!
Care
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JoAnn
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 09:15 PM
Hi, my name is JoAnn from NV., i have lived in my home for ten years and for the last 5 summers I have suffered from the 2 arm rash, bumps, itchy and on fire. It starts in June and ends in Sept. This year after talking so much about it someone finally suggested Benedryl, it helps but I have to take it every 4 hours or it comes back immediately, the only thing I can think is that I change plants in the yard everyyear, so I am wondering if plants, have anything to do with this, it always starts within an hour of when I come home. The one thing I haven't tried is the poison oak lotion along with the pills, i will try it, I am so relieved to know I am not the only one with this. Thanks for sharing...
I forgot to mention that the bumps never got on anywhere else of my body, even I wore shorts. Only my arms. Still don't know which plants or what cause it.
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Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 03:57 PM
Jean,
I am curious as to whether you found an answer or remedy for your arm rash. I am experiencing the same extremely annoying problem and have had this reoccur for the last 3 yrs. and it lasts for months. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
jean
Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 08:33 PM
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Hello,
I still don’t know which plant causes it. I’m ok if I go to front yard for a short time wearing long sleeve top to cover my arms. I can wear shorts and flip-flops. The rash only occurs on my arms. I take allergy pills (Benedryl or other brands) immediately and it will go away. I've been careful and never let it get bad this year.
If the rashes get bad, you can take the pills and put on poison-oak lotion to curb the itch. Don’t scratch!!! It’ll spread. I get allergy pills and the poison-oak lotion from Walmart.
Good luck!
Jean
Austin, TX
sm
Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 09:03 PM
Thank you Jean for your reply to my question. I have since gone to the dermatologist and she did prescribe a cortisone cream which seems to at least take away the itch. She did not give me an answer as to what is was. It did however take away the severe itch in a couple of days.
I noticed that you live in TX....funny because I live in Hawaii and it just seems strange that we are experiencing the same problem. I will however buy some Benedryl (just in case) Thanks again and Aloha!! Sandy
I am having a rash also on my arms, no where else on my body. I used cortizone last year and it has left a deep brown color on my arms. The doc is saying I am not to use it for more than two weeks due to the fact i am olive complexion. The doc also said to use sunscreen, I have done that religiously and the rash has reappeared. I need help witht his.
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jean
Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 08:48 PM
Hello,
I still don’t know which plant causes it. I’m ok if I go to front yard for a short time wearing long sleeve top to cover my arms. I can wear shorts and flip-flops. The rash only occurs on my arms. I take allergy pills (Benedryl or other brands) immediately and it will go away. I've been careful and never let it get bad this year.
If the rashes get bad, you can take the pills and put on poison-oak lotion to curb the itch. Don’t scratch!!! It’ll spread. I get allergy pills and the poison-oak lotion from Walmart. It's always a good idea not to expose any wounds to the sun. I didn't get any scars or discoloration. I'm Asian.
Good luck!
Jean
I've experienced some issues with a rash as well. It didn't start though until we purchased leather furniture. whenever my skin touches leather, a rash forms. almost immediately. I suffered for 3 years, where the dermatologist just gave cordizone cream and said not to worry about it. Then one day, I looked at the couch and threw a sheet on it and TaDah! Relief at last. I'm allergic to leather.
It wasn't until I mentioned it to my mom that I thought I was allegeric to leather that she told me, my dad was too. He would break out from a leather watch band.
I guess look for something that's changed in your life, detergent, furniture, watch, whatever.
It might be the key to your pain.
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