What kind of rash is it when someone has little red bumps on the forearm/wrist area?
The last two years for my spring break, I've gone to Arizona. Even though I use lotion every time I go out into the heat, after about 4 or 5 days, a rash develops on my forearm/wrist area made of little red dots that don't really itch. It seems to get worse or a little irritated when I go out in the sun. It's really annoying because it prevents me from enjoying my vacation and keeps me from getting tan. I don't come in contact with any plants at all. Also, it doesn't fully go away till like a week after I get back home. What kind of rash is that, and how can I prevent it? PLEASE HELP!
I have a red rash on my forearm, what could this be?
Many questions come to mind, like: Do you have dry skin, even if just at this point in time? Do you have a pet? Have you experienced hormonal changes that you can recognize as "unstable" (ie; mood swings, depression, anxiety, cycle irregularity, etc)? Have you recently scraped your arm against anything - at all? Does it itch, burn, swell, peal, form white heads, ooze? Could be a bacteria. If so any type of anticeptic used repeatedly over several days could kill it. If you have dry skin, a lotion would need to be applied. Has anything New come around... perhaps an item of the new baby's, the ruffle of the bedding or bumper pads. Perhaps you are using a special chemical for the baby on clothes or cleanzing etc. If hormonal, might need to mention to your doctor your symptoms for some possible relief. Diet or pill or vitamin. Though I just hate going to the doctor, so I try vitamins and herbs. I found vitamin B-12 to be good in helping the "swing" of hormones. You could try on your own watching what you eat and eating fresh fruits/vegies to settle your system. Oh, and drink lots of water. If dry skin has been an issue or is just now become an issue; cleaning and moisturizing - stay away from water as much as possible - using heavy creams might be needed. Drink water and perhaps look into some vitamins. A humidifier or air mister can help in dry air climates. It could be some irritation has become infected and various germs and single cell organisims can harbor. This type can spread and cause secondary itch, oozing. Patches of dried, red, flakey skin can be soriasis or other skin conditions. Some soaps made of pine tar help. Hydrogenperide and heavy creams. Good luck and keep watching to see if it changes or what seems to influence it. Heat or cold, etc.
Itchy, circular, red rash on my forearm. Any ideas as to what it can be?
It could be several things. Honestly, the way you describe it sounds like ringworm - you need to see your doctor for anti-parasitic medication. It sounds gross, but ringworm is a fairly common condition, particularly among wrestlers and high school athletes (not sure if you fall into these categories, but if you do that's a bit of a red flag). If its a rash that alternates between puffy and sort of dried out, particularly if you note the difference in reference to temperature or humidity, it may be eczema - your doctor can prescribe cream or oral meds for this. If its red and puffy and flairs up randomly, it may be an allergic reaction (which could be from anything from laundry detergent to an environmental or food allergy). If so, benedryl (25 mg OTC) will help the rash go away quickly. In any case, you should see your primary physician or a dermatologist as soon as you can to have it looked at. In the meantime, a cold compress may help with pain and swelling, and a little with itching. You can also try a cortisone or antihistamine cream or oral antihistamine (like Benedryl). You can get these at any pharmacy. Good luck! addition: just read your added details - don't take the word of your friend/manager. Ringworm sometimes presents with itchiness and sometimes does not. It is conditional on the patient.
Weird forearm rash - what could this be?
Since you are in Arizona, two things could happen. If the sun is hot, it could be sun. If not it is just urticaria triggered by water. If that is the case Rhus Tox 200 one single dose will clear it up. If sun is the reason and is a sun allergy Cocculus Indicus 30 three doses for one day or upto three days will be curative. Another possibility is erysipelas which are hot, red, brawny, oedematous and sharplydefined eruptions. If it is erythema multiforme of arms with no itching, burning or pains, in disk shaped patches. it is indicative of Boricum Acidum in which case oedema may be there around the eyes also, The medicine should be used in 3X potencies. three times a day until cured. Erythema in reddish spots can also be cleared by Calcarea Carb, 30. Psorinum and Sulphur are medicines which should be used to stop its recurrence. Homeo medicines should be used in consultation with doctor.
What are these small bumps on my forearm?
a few days ago i found tiny bumps on my forearm. there are about 10 small bumps. I wrote something on my forearm with a pen and then i took a shower and tried to get the ink off so i scrubbed really hard for about 1 or 2 minutes using something of a luffa made out of cotton. i dont think it was the luffa that gave me the bumps cause i have been always using luffas. than the next day i woke up and saw these tiny bumps on my forearm they dont itch,hurt or anything. what could they be. could i be something i got from the gym? i run for 40 mins than come home and shower good i dont think it could from that. so what could they be? i am a 14 year old boy
Is it worth being uncomfortable and hot wearing safety gear riding a motorcycle?
Is it worth being uncomfortable and hot wearing safety gear riding a motorcycle?First rule of riding is to keep hydrated. You aren’t drinking enough water. Drink more water when riding. Sip water every 10 or 15 minutes when it’s hot! If you aren’t putting water into the system, your body cannot sweat it out. Sweat is how we cool our bodies!Other answers are right about road rash and skin grafts being a heck of a lot more troublesome than being hot under your gear. What they are leaving out is that modern motorcycle gear doesn’t have to be hot if you wear it properly and work to manage the heat.Start with a good foundation. I wear LDComfort tights and shirt. These are wicking garments that keep moisture away from your skin. Under Armor has the same kind of wicking garments.Then pile on a good pair of riding pants and a good motorcycle jacket with venting. Jeans and the riding jeans that are now available soak up heat from the motorcycle engine. Good riding pants don’t. Get good riding pants. The jacket with good venting keeps the sun off your skin. It also allows your sweat to flow with the air of the jacket and help keep you cool. A soaker shirt in really hot weather helps even more.Get a good pair of boots with goretex. They will keep your feet dry, which equates to cooler feet.Same with a helmet. The helmet keeps the sun off your skin and allows for airflow in a confined space that wicks the moisture and heat away.Then Keep Moving! Riding around town in the heat is miserable. Get out of town! An alternative if you must ride in town is a perforated suit. They work well at slower speeds, but move too much air by your skin at sustained high speeds, dying your skin out, dehydrated you, and inhibiting sweat which actually helps cool you off.When it gets into the high 90’s and above, especially with high humidity, it’s just plain hot. Add in a cooling vest or shirt that you soak with water, then put under your jacket. When it gets above 100F, you might want to add some ice - a couple of pounds in a bag at your waist line under you pants and jacket but above your base layer can add a lot of relief.
How can I get bigger forearms and wrists?
Although a long and grueling journey, wrists do develop along with your hands and forearms. You won't notice in a week or a month or maybe even a year, as you would with body parts with larger areas, but they will adapt too. They must. If you're progressively overloading your surrounding muscles, the wrists will follow suit to be able to handle the stress. The wrist is primarily a bony structure, but does contain tendons and ligaments, and yes, muscles too, which grow when forced to.I've noticed that strongmen have monstrous wrists. I suspect this is due to all of the activation which takes place during movements involving atlas stones and other awkwardly shaped objects. During these movements the wrists are forced to bend, and remain static in this position for extended periods of time. Repeat this constantly and you have a recipe for some substantial wrist growth over time (or a recipe for some nasty wrist/lumbar spine injuries if you don't know what you're doing).I've also seen calistheniticians with sizeable wrists. The mechanics of the muscle up require substantially strong wrists, especially if you have some mass and you're still proficient. When I was on instagram I remember following this guy (brooklynsoldier, I think?), who was a monster with the pull-up bar and all things calisthenics. He would actually bend his wrists and do push ups on the backs of his hands. I can imagine for us non-super humans, push ups on our fists could help make them stronger and gain some size as well.Deadlifts are great for grip strength and forearm/hand size. Many of the best powerlifters in the world don't do any direct forearm work. Needless to say, their forearms are the size of a mere mortals torso.Remember, we were all born with baby wrists, even the behemoths of powerlifting/strongman/bodybuilding. Yes, some people won the genetic lottery bone-structure wise, but many didn't. Their ridiculous forearms, meaty hands, and solid wrists are the result of a careers worth of hard work. So keep training and you will see results.Deadlifts, farmers walks,reverse-grip barbell curls, strongman lifts (atlas stone, tire flip, etc..), dynamic calisthenic movements. Should do the trick. Not to mention make you an all around beast of a human being.
Tiny itchy bumps on forearm?
My thought is that you are sensitive to a cleaning liquid that is over sprayed onto your forearms. It could be something you use rarely and are just sensitive to it. Or you are putting your arms into some cleaning liquid? Do you have pets and do you bath them? If that is the case, I would wash them with organic based shampoos and conditioners. Make sure you rinse your arms with cold water after you have used any cleaning solutions even if they are organic and apply an Aloe or Vitamin E based cream or gel. What I would use to heal the rash is to apply natural Vit E oil that is mixed with almond oil or jojoba oil after bathing and before bedtime. I would also apply Aloe Vera gel that is pure and organic to the area several times a day. For some people, Calendula creams are very soothing and healing but I would test it first on my skin before buying it. You may be very sensitive to even herbal creams. Vit E is a good choice as I have not heard or read of any allergies to it. Make sure it is a pure source and not synthesized. It should read as a d-tocopherol and not dl-tocopherol. If you are allergic to soy, make sure the E is not soy based.
Recently whenever I scratch I start getting raised skin and bumps. Whats up?
I am a 16 year old male in good shape with a few food allergies (nuts and soy). For the past few months I've been getting these itches which when I scratch lead to raised skin and bumps. Its gotten so bad lately I've started wearing long sleeved shirts so that when I scratch people dont see that my arms have these hive-like bumps. What I find interesting is that when I scratch a part of me that isn't itchy I don't get raised skin there. At night it gets especially bad, starting around just underneith my bellybutton and then the itch slowly spreads around to my back and thighs. I haven't changed my diet recently, I get plenty of exercise. I noticed that when I stopped using head + shoulders shampoo it got a little better but the condition doesn't disappear. The raised skin and bumps always go away within half an hour. WHAT IS IT?
What is this rash on my chest and back?
Your previous respondent has the core of his response correct. How the heck is anyone on Quora supposed to make an assessment of your skin rash online without any one-on-one examination, not even a picture. I just don't get it, are you expecting miracles?The skin is the largest organ of your body. The brain is the second biggest. Let's not get into the third. There are about 3200 diseases of the skin. No one knows them all.To go into guess mode, I was the medical officer of a jail for about 8 years. Inmates came in daily complaining of itchy rashes. When I first got there I was clueless. Eventually I did some quick reading and found that eczema was the usual culprit, looking for pictures the books said that it can present in a 1,000 different presentations. They called it, “"the itch that rashes.” Therefore i admit that I called almost all of these itchy rashes eczema, and almost always prescribed a steroidal ointment, unless I thought it was a fungal rash. (Round patches big and small. Usually in dark places)So I would order over the counter hydrocortisone 1% ointment. For severe cases, triamcinolone ointment 0.1%, (prescription required) except on the face than 0.025%. Ointment rather than creame. Ointment moisturizes, cream dries up. It worked 90% of the time. Eczema is a byproduct of already dry skin. Stress, dry environment, and hereditary components are all factors. Remember this is just a guess, as my crystal ball is in the shop getting polished, and you didn't publish any pictures.