HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Small Red Spot On The Underside Of Forearm, Yellowish Dot Marks Inside It. Applied Tinactin. Insect Bite?

Last Friday I noticed this small red spot on the underside of my forearm that had 6 yellowish dot marks inside it in a form of a ring. Almost looked like a sucker. Not sure if a spider has bitten me or another bug. It does not itch . I applied Tinactin and left the area open . It is dry but the 6 dotlike marks are so distinct. The redness is till there. Thanks
Mon, 28 Jan 2013
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello Mary,

Welcome and thanks for posting on HCM

It will be kind of difficult to actually tell the kind of skin affection without setting an eye on the lesion. But from your description it seems you are having skin most probably due to a fungi (tinea corporis). It could also be due to other infections such as bacteria or even virus. My suggestion is continue applying the tinactin (antifungus) on it for a couple of days to weeks. If that persist then you will need to consult with a dermatologist. Use of hydrocortisone cream can also help to do away with the lesion.

HOPE THIS HELPS
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
People also viewed
Small Red Spot On The Underside Of Forearm, Yellowish Dot Marks Inside It. Applied Tinactin. Insect Bite?

Hello Mary, Welcome and thanks for posting on HCM It will be kind of difficult to actually tell the kind of skin affection without setting an eye on the lesion. But from your description it seems you are having skin most probably due to a fungi (tinea corporis). It could also be due to other infections such as bacteria or even virus. My suggestion is continue applying the tinactin (antifungus) on it for a couple of days to weeks. If that persist then you will need to consult with a dermatologist. Use of hydrocortisone cream can also help to do away with the lesion. HOPE THIS HELPS