What is this scaly patch of skin on my forearm?!


Question: What is this scaly patch of skin on my forearm.?
I have a scaly patch of skin on my forearm near my wrist. It's the only place on my entire body. It's texture and appearance resembles the underside of your hand except a little more scaly. There is hair on my arm but in this spot, the hair will grow and die quickly. Any ideas what this is.?Health Question & Answer


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My friend gets that and it's eczema. Put loads of lotion over it and wrap it with something non-absorbant overnight.Health Question & Answer

Could be eczema or psoriasis. You should go and see a dermatologist and they could prescribe creams and/or lotions to use on it to help releave the symptoms. Best of luck to you. They would be able to tell you exactly what it is.Health Question & Answer

It is probably a form of eczema. Talk to your doctor/dermatologist about it. If it's exzema, thay'll give you a cream to put on it when it gets bad.Health Question & Answer

Eggsema (however you spell it.?).? Try putting lotion on it. It could just be dry skin. Where do you live.? If you live in a cold climate and have been in dry air because of heating systems this could be why.Health Question & Answer

this could be very dry skin or if you also have an itch it could also be eczema. have your MD look at it.he will be in a better position to provide you some answers.
with eczema your doc will provide you with a cortisone cream to take the itch away.Health Question & Answer

it could be eczema or psoriasis. Both are treatable and not infectious.Health Question & Answer

Its a form of eczema, congrats... use lotionHealth Question & Answer

dry skin.? try lotion
im no doctorHealth Question & Answer



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