Question 1

what does a spotty red rash on my arm mean? the rash has small red spots and is bumpy.

Accepted Answer

Many things: A common condition is keratosis pilaris (kp).  Small reddish bumps appear on the back of the arms and sometimes the front of the thighs.  It is very common and not dangerous.  If you are unsure, please see a dermatologist.

Question 2

i am experiencing what i think is a rash. it is only on my arms (inner part of lower arm) and my hands it is small light red spots scattered and its itchy some looks like blisters however it is small so unable to be certain?

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: If rash continues to spread or has been present for more than a few days, I would see your dermatologist

Question 3

2 nights ago legs. & arms were itchy but no rash. last night stomach & arms itchy & noticed small red spots all over stomach. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

May be  hives: This sounds like hives. They often come out at  the end  of the day.  You can confirm this with your  physician or see a dermatologist

Question 4

after going outside for 30 minutes in the sun, i get small pink/red spots on my arms, legs, and hands. burns. they go away soon after i'm home. rash?

Accepted Answer

Rash in sunlight: The skin turning into red bumps and returning to completely normal after thirty minutes to hours suggests you are getting hives. You may have a rare condition called solar urticaria, which is hives due to exposure to certain wavelengths of light. Cholinergic urticaria occurs with the skin getting hot. There are other skin conditions that occur with light exposure (usually with a persisting rash).

Question 5

i have a dry itchy rash on my arms, chest, lower legs and upper back.  it looks like small, red spots.  i had severe tonsillitis which cleared up just over a week ago, and was given ciprofloxacin (not sure whether it helped).  any idea what could be causi

Accepted Answer

Scarlet fever: The rash can appear before illness or up to 7 days later. the rash can last for up to 2 to 3 weeks before it fully goes away.

Question 6

72 years old lady had left shoulder pain and red spots (sort of rashes) on left arm as well. things are now sort of back to normal after 3 days what possibly could have caused it?

Accepted Answer

: Herpes zoster ( shingles) comes to mind but the chickenpox type eruption takes more time to resolve. If there are residual eruptions visible, a physician could make the diagnosis and recommend antiviral medication if deemed advisable.

Question 7

i drank alcohol, the next day i woke up i got red spots or rashes in my back, chest and arms.is it allergy?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Persons may develop allergic antibodies to the componets of wine (grape) or beer (barley, rye, hops) or even to the brewer's yeast. Some are also sensitive to the perservatives used such as sulfites. Un-sulfited wine is available in most wine shops. If consumption of any food or beverage repeatly results in an allergic symptom, then you are by definition allergic, regardless of the mechanism.

Question 8

my son has rashes on his tummy, back, arms, and also has little red spots on his face. he has had the chicken pix vaccine. he has fever and bad cough ?

Accepted Answer

Viral rash: Chicken pox is not the only viral rash out there.  Many other viruses cause rashes.  And the fact that he was vaccinated is a point, but remember that 15% of kids will still get chicken pox despite the vaccine.

Question 9

at what stage of leukemia is the symptom of a red spots/rash on arms and chest that are itcy ?

Accepted Answer

Manifestation: This can be skin manifestation of the leukemia. See your dermatologist.

Question 10

what can cause a sudden face rash with burning sensation?  also have several red spots on my arms.

Accepted Answer

Facial rash: facial rash with burning can be cause by an allergic reaction to something that touched your facial skin, a viral infection like herpes, shingles on the face, photo-drug reaction to a medication you are taking, and other causes, skin diseases like Lupus. You should see your local dermatologist for the correct diagnosis.

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I am experiencing what i think is a rash. it is only on my arms (inner part of lower arm) and my hands it is small light red spots scattered and its itchy some looks like blisters however it is small so unable to be certain?

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2 nights ago legs. & arms were itchy but no rash. last night stomach & arms itchy & noticed small red spots all over stomach. any ideas?

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After going outside for 30 minutes in the sun, i get small pink/red spots on my arms, legs, and hands. burns. they go away soon after i'm home. rash?

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I have a dry itchy rash on my arms, chest, lower legs and upper back. it looks like small, red spots. i had severe tonsillitis which cleared up just over a week ago, and was given ciprofloxacin (not sure whether it helped). any idea what could be causi

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72 years old lady had left shoulder pain and red spots (sort of rashes) on left arm as well. things are now sort of back to normal after 3 days what possibly could have caused it?

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I drank alcohol, the next day i woke up i got red spots or rashes in my back, chest and arms.is it allergy?

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My son has rashes on his tummy, back, arms, and also has little red spots on his face. he has had the chicken pix vaccine. he has fever and bad cough ?

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At what stage of leukemia is the symptom of a red spots/rash on arms and chest that are itcy ?

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What can cause a sudden face rash with burning sensation? also have several red spots on my arms.

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