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Why do i have redish orangish blotches showing up on my arms? they look like scabs, they itch for a few, then they hurt.

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You should see: Ur primary care doc or a dermatologist.It's very difficult to make a diagnosis of a rash without seeing/touching it.This could be infection , an inflamatory process , etc..Both would require appropriate rx.

Answered 3/26/2014

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