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Suggest Remedy For Painful And Red Bumps On Arm

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Posted on Fri, 24 Jul 2015
Question: I have a cluster of raised red bumps on my arm that is very painful. It appeared suddenly. At first it itched for a few hours, but now it just burns really bad.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Herpes zoster

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed herpes zoster.
Your symptoms are suggestive of that.
I would like to know whether you have developed any water filled lesions in the involved area?
If possible please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Take an analgesic to relieve pain.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you.
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Suggest Remedy For Painful And Red Bumps On Arm

Brief Answer: Herpes zoster Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. Probably you have developed herpes zoster. Your symptoms are suggestive of that. I would like to know whether you have developed any water filled lesions in the involved area? If possible please upload a photograph of the involved area. This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis. Take an analgesic to relieve pain. Let me know if you have any other doubt. Thank you.