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What Does A Painful Pimple On Arm Indicate?
Question: Hi
My daughter squeezed what looked like a pimple on her arm now she has a red line running up her arm and her arm hurts
My daughter squeezed what looked like a pimple on her arm now she has a red line running up her arm and her arm hurts
Brief Answer:
Looks like folliculitis,provide pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
Your daughter seems to have developed a localised infection over the arm . It could have been secondary to a hair follicle infection or it could have been after an insect bite.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition before we can be sure of the diagnosis.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if there is any associated itching or pain.
Have you been applying anything over it ?
Dr Geetika Paul
Looks like folliculitis,provide pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
Your daughter seems to have developed a localised infection over the arm . It could have been secondary to a hair follicle infection or it could have been after an insect bite.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition before we can be sure of the diagnosis.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if there is any associated itching or pain.
Have you been applying anything over it ?
Dr Geetika Paul
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
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