FOREARM RED BLOTCHES

[ashby7763]

I have ET and JAK2+ and been on the dreaded hydrea for about six years. In the last year or so I have noticed small red blotches appearing on my forearms after working outside, gardening and the like. Just returned from a day out on a hot sunny day of course all screened off with appropriate clothing and hat, when late afternoon felt a stinging on my forearm. When I got home and took off my shirt found a large red blotch the size of a 50 pence piece still stinging somewhat. Anyone had the same?

Michael

[Splb3317]

Hi Michael. Yes, I had the same after being in the sun, but with my arms covered. I found about 6 red blotches on both forearms. The didn't sting, and I just assumed it was a sweat thing. They disappeared after a couple of days. I have PV and I'm finding that any sign of sweating makes me very uncomfortable and is likely to bring on blotches and the dreaded itching. As soon as I feel it start , I head for somewhere cool.

All the best.

Sandra

[Stephen399b]

I have ET/Jak2 and have been on HU for 2 1/2 years. I also have systemic mastocytosis which affects the mast cells in the blood and can cause blotchy skin, found at the first BMB. I have these blotches most of the time, but they do get worse in the sun, despite Factor50!

I have just had second BMB and am waiting results, as I also have skin rash on back.

Perhaps you need to get tested for Mastocytosis? Or in my case may just be old age??

Stephen (67)

[Superwoman]

Yes I also have red blotches on my arms, also appeared on my feet a couple of months ago all seem to be on veins, so saw my GP last week she said it was to do with my ET and the Hydroxy, and that I will have to learn to live with it, very frustrating, as they are quit sore, I smother myself with factor 50 stay in the shade, but I do love gardening and being outside makes me feel so good am at hospital Wednesday week and am going ask them, but not holding my breath as to what is is.

Jean