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What Does The Red Raised Itchy Bump On Head?
Question: hi i have red raised itchy bump with a head in the middle...and now a red line is running up my arm...the bump is somewhat hard and although itchy it hurts to be touched or stretched. the line is worrying me...due to see a derm next wed.
Brief Answer:
Would you be so kind as to write back to me with some information
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. If you do not mind being a little more patient with me, could you please write back to me with a response to a few questions ma'am? This would greatly help, thank you.
+Since when do you have this presentation (hours, days, weeks, etc.)?
+Have you had any insect bites recently (e.g. mosquitoes, bees, wasps, etc.)? And are they seen where you live?
+Recently shaved the region, or removed hair in the region?
+Did you itch the region and then see the appearance of the red line that has been getting you worried?
+Previous allergies?
+Have you experienced such a presentation in the past?
I look forward to hearing from you in order to helping you further ma'am. But currently, I do not think this is anything serious and as for the red line, it just looks like a skin reaction to vigorous itching, and nothing more. I would still greatly appreciate to hear from you in order to be more precise on the suspected diagnosis.
Best wishes.
Would you be so kind as to write back to me with some information
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. If you do not mind being a little more patient with me, could you please write back to me with a response to a few questions ma'am? This would greatly help, thank you.
+Since when do you have this presentation (hours, days, weeks, etc.)?
+Have you had any insect bites recently (e.g. mosquitoes, bees, wasps, etc.)? And are they seen where you live?
+Recently shaved the region, or removed hair in the region?
+Did you itch the region and then see the appearance of the red line that has been getting you worried?
+Previous allergies?
+Have you experienced such a presentation in the past?
I look forward to hearing from you in order to helping you further ma'am. But currently, I do not think this is anything serious and as for the red line, it just looks like a skin reaction to vigorous itching, and nothing more. I would still greatly appreciate to hear from you in order to be more precise on the suspected diagnosis.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello. the rash appeared two days ago. I am unsure if the spreading is from me itching it..could be...
I have not shaved that area-it is my arm- and I have not been bitten by any insects. not that season here. winter. very cold.
I have had something similar happen with the red raised bumps that are itchy and have a small head to them on my other arm about a month ago. They went away after a week or so and then new ones would appear. This went on for a few weeks, I went to see my derm and he prescribed an anti itch ointment. they seem to go away for a few weeks until two days ago. I have an appointment for next week that was a follow up to my last visit to see whether a biopsy was needed. My derm couldn't diganose without one but felt as though it was viral and would have to run its course. The red line is what was worrying me. could it be boils?
I have not shaved that area-it is my arm- and I have not been bitten by any insects. not that season here. winter. very cold.
I have had something similar happen with the red raised bumps that are itchy and have a small head to them on my other arm about a month ago. They went away after a week or so and then new ones would appear. This went on for a few weeks, I went to see my derm and he prescribed an anti itch ointment. they seem to go away for a few weeks until two days ago. I have an appointment for next week that was a follow up to my last visit to see whether a biopsy was needed. My derm couldn't diganose without one but felt as though it was viral and would have to run its course. The red line is what was worrying me. could it be boils?
Brief Answer:
I do not think the red line is anything serious,either a scratch or allergy
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again ma'am.
Yes, I too agree that a biopsy and a comprehensive blood panel may be required to accurately diagnose your condition and the appearance.
As for the red line ma'am, I have looked closely and do not think this should be anything worrying, it is most probably either just due to an allergic reaction or due to itching which shows the clear line like redness, usually caused by a stroke of nail scratch.
As for the possibility of them being boils, the possibility of the bumps being boils is possible, but the red line being related to boils in my opinion is unlikely ma'am. All the more, your current presentation should not be something to worry about too much, I am sure there is a simple underlying cause to it and should be quite easy to help rid you of your symptoms as well ma'am, do not worry.
I hope and pray all goes well and would like you to know that I am always here to help, so please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help ma'am.
Best wishes.
I do not think the red line is anything serious,either a scratch or allergy
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again ma'am.
Yes, I too agree that a biopsy and a comprehensive blood panel may be required to accurately diagnose your condition and the appearance.
As for the red line ma'am, I have looked closely and do not think this should be anything worrying, it is most probably either just due to an allergic reaction or due to itching which shows the clear line like redness, usually caused by a stroke of nail scratch.
As for the possibility of them being boils, the possibility of the bumps being boils is possible, but the red line being related to boils in my opinion is unlikely ma'am. All the more, your current presentation should not be something to worry about too much, I am sure there is a simple underlying cause to it and should be quite easy to help rid you of your symptoms as well ma'am, do not worry.
I hope and pray all goes well and would like you to know that I am always here to help, so please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help ma'am.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank you for your response. Do you have an idea of what it could be from my description and pic?
Brief Answer:
Manifestation of an infection, allergy, or insect-bite
Detailed Answer:
Hi ma'am.
Based on the description and picture, I feel it is either a manifestation of a simple infection, an allergic reaction or an insect bite (winter can have various insects as well). But nothing serious at all ma'am.
I am glad I could be of assistance and would like you to feel free to write back to me anytime, as I am always available to help.
Best wishes.
Manifestation of an infection, allergy, or insect-bite
Detailed Answer:
Hi ma'am.
Based on the description and picture, I feel it is either a manifestation of a simple infection, an allergic reaction or an insect bite (winter can have various insects as well). But nothing serious at all ma'am.
I am glad I could be of assistance and would like you to feel free to write back to me anytime, as I am always available to help.
Best wishes.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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