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Suggest Remedies For A White Pimple On The Forearm

Posted on Thu, 16 Feb 2017

Question: I have a small small white bump on my forearm , a bit red around it, possibly from irritation. The middle of the bump has a very small black pinpoint. It came on suddenly. It occurred about a week ago.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be epidermoid cyst, upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
According to your complaints it seems to be epidermoid cyst but I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected area so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (55 minutes later)

How do I send you a photo? I have it on my phone, but need to send to an email?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
YYYY@YYYY as"Attention: Dr Asmeet "

Detailed Answer:

You can either upload the pictures under the report section or mail them to YYYY@YYYY as "Attention: Dr Asmeet ".

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (13 hours later)

I just sent the photo as requested to you.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Answer few questions

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photograph and need to ask you few questions:
Is the bump painful or associated with any other symptoms?
Is it a solid bump or fluid filled or compressible?
Kindly revert with the answers.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (9 hours later)

The bump is a bit sore, but, not much. No other symptoms but the area.
It is a solid bump, almost, wart like.No fluid. it is located in the inner forearm for reference.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Either inflammed epidermoid cyst or furuncle

Detailed Answer:
According to your complaints it seems to be either an inflammed epidermoid cyst or furuncle which is infection of the hair follicle.
I would recommend you take anti inflammatory medicines like ibuprofen or diclofenac and apply topical antibiotic like neosporin ointment on the affected areas twice daily for 5 days.
If it is a furuncle it should improve.
Otherwise consult a doctor and go for clinical examination.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (27 minutes later)

Thank you for the response. However, it is on my inner arm, and I do not see any hair as, in you would see on the outer forearm. But, I will try some neosporin for several days. As said, I just noticed it one day, while showering, it was not present previously. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome!!

Detailed Answer:
Then it seems to be furuncle or pyoderma most probably.
All the best.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng