Red rashes on arms and feet are considered to be related to ringworm, tinea pedis, eczema, folliculitis and other diseases. It is recommended to clarify the diagnosis and give antifungal, glucocorticoid, anti-infection, antihistamine and other drug treatment.
1. Tinea corporis, tinea pedis: tinea corporis, tinea pedis is caused by dermatophyte infection, is an infectious skin disease, may lead to red rash on the arms, feet, can be used externally with ketoconazole cream, miconazole nitrate cream, if necessary, with oral itraconazole capsules, terbinafine hydrochloride tablets, fluconazole and other drugs.
2. Eczema: The causes of eczema are complex, and are related to various factors, such as food, drugs, mental and genetic factors, resulting in the appearance of pimples and papules, accompanied by obvious itching. Hormonal drugs such as mometasone furoate, dieldrin, hydrocortisone and methylprednisolone can be used according to the condition, and antihistamines such as loratadine can be taken orally.
3. Folliculitis: Rash on arms and legs, but also to understand whether there is folliculitis related. Bacterial infection can be topical erythromycin ointment, fusidic acid cream, ichthyol ointment, if necessary, with oral clindamycin and other drugs; fungal folliculitis can be topical miconazole nitrate cream and other antifungal drugs.
There may be other reasons for the red rash on the arms and legs, it is recommended to go to the dermatology department of the hospital in a timely manner, to clarify the diagnosis, and follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the treatment. Drugs need to be used under the guidance of a doctor, do not self-medication.