Question 1

what could cause dark red blotches on forearms?

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See your doctor: Have a doctor examine them in order to diagnose them.

Question 2

what does a red blotch on top of forearm mean?

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Different possible: causes. These lesions need to be visualized &amp; a history needs to be obtained in order to make an accurate diagnosis.  Sometimes lab testing or biopsy is necessary.

Question 3

after tanning i developed red blotchy rash on neck and a prickly skin color rash on inner arm?

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Check this out: If this has not gone away I would suggest checking it out. It's hard to say what this may be without seeing it. Skin cancer is always a possibility. Also, a biopsy may be necessary.

Question 4

i have a rash on my left hand. appeared suddenly. does not itch. red, blotchy, over knuckles, top of hand, and somewhat traveled up the arm. no idea what caused it...i noticed this morning. i thought at first it looked like i'd slept on it wrong?

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Contact rash: You may have come in contact with something which triggered this rash. Avoid immersion in water, irritants and fragrance. Apply a thin layer of steroid cream three times daily, and if there is worsening, fever or associated symptoms, please see your PCP.

Question 5

hello.  i have a red rash on my arms and legs only. it started on my left arm and is now on both arms and legs. it is red and blotchy and itches. ?

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Rash: Rashes are impossible to diagnosis without looking at them.  See your doctor for evaluation.

Question 6

i have red blotches on my fingers and hives on my forearm could it be a allergic reaction or something else?

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Hives: Hives are raised, often itchy, red welts on the surface of the skin. They are usually an allergic reaction to food or medicine.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
when you have an allergic reaction to a substance, your body releases histamine and other chemicals into your bloodstream. This causes itching, swelling, and other symptoms. Hives are a common reaction, especially in people with allergy.

Question 7

i have a rash on my forearms. now small red spots on hands?

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If you're asking...: ...What is causing it, it could be any of a dozen different things, from an allergy to something that touched your skin, to a virus, to something you ate or inhaled, to an internal problem. You'll need to see a dermatologist who can look at the rash directly and give you a precise diagnosis.

Question 8

i have 2 rash spots on my body 1 on my forearm, the other on my upper leg.they appear identical. a red half circle abt the diameter of a pencil eraser?

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Rash: There are different causes of a rash that you describe.  It could be tinea ( fungus), nummular eczema, urticaria, figurate erythema, insect bites, contact dermatitis,  actinic porokeratosis  (less like because of your age) , xerosis, to mention a few. It is worthwhile to see a dermatologist for a definitive diagnosis.

Question 9

i have woken up the past few nights with red blotches on my face and arm. last night i woke up with more. they dont itch but they are super red. ?

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Bed bugs: If you wake up with hives (reddish and slightly raised) which get better during the day, there's a good chance that they're bed bugs. Read more here: https://www.epa.gov/bedbugs. If you have other symptoms or these symptoms don't go away, you should see a healthcare provider.

Question 10

ok this is day 2 with the rash like triangles on my arm the red blotches r still in it too should in go to the er?

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See a family doc: Er is not the proper place for a skin rash.  Schedule an appt with your family doctor instead.

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Red blotches on forearms

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What could cause dark red blotches on forearms?

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What does a red blotch on top of forearm mean?

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After tanning i developed red blotchy rash on neck and a prickly skin color rash on inner arm?

A member asked:

I have a rash on my left hand. appeared suddenly. does not itch. red, blotchy, over knuckles, top of hand, and somewhat traveled up the arm. no idea what caused it...i noticed this morning. i thought at first it looked like i'd slept on it wrong?

A member asked:

Hello. i have a red rash on my arms and legs only. it started on my left arm and is now on both arms and legs. it is red and blotchy and itches. ?

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I have red blotches on my fingers and hives on my forearm could it be a allergic reaction or something else?

A member asked:

I have a rash on my forearms. now small red spots on hands?

A member asked:

I have 2 rash spots on my body 1 on my forearm, the other on my upper leg.they appear identical. a red half circle abt the diameter of a pencil eraser?

A member asked:

I have woken up the past few nights with red blotches on my face and arm. last night i woke up with more. they dont itch but they are super red. ?

A member asked:

Ok this is day 2 with the rash like triangles on my arm the red blotches r still in it too should in go to the er?

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