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Itching, Redness On Lower Arm. Any Idea?
On wednesday, I noticed a pimple looking dot on my lower arm and it was itchy, so I was scratching it and the area turned red around it. By Friday, the redness was gone. The pimple looking dot was back so I tried popping it and again it turned red around it. Now I see a white dot that is hard with redness around it. Any idea what this is? Never felt anything bite me.
Wed, 5 Jun 2013
Folliculitis. That is hair follicle infection which initially present with red eruption.Take orally Antibiotic and apply fusidic acid cream twice daily for 5 days.
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Hi probably you are having insectbite reaction.you should take some antihistaminic like loratadine or citrizine .Topically you should aply fusidic acid plus 1% hydrocortisone cream.but you should consult with your local doctor before starting any medicine.
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