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What Causes Itchy Red Spot On Left Forearm?

I have a red rough spot about the size of a pencil eraser on my left forearm. When it first appeared 3 weeks ago, it was itchy. It seems to have a white line going through one end. I am concerned as I have had malignant melanoma in the past. I thought it was a dry skin patch.
Wed, 10 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy red spot on left forearm which seems to be due to bacterial infection of the skin and soft tissue due to compromised immunity of your body and increased susceptibility of getting infected. Sometimes it is due to allergic reaction as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with oral antibiotic course of Amoxycillin 500 mg in combination with clavulanic acid 125 mg for around 1 week. You should maintain complete hygiene of arae. Apply topical antibacterial ointment neosporin or gentamicin on these rashes twice daily. You should take oral painkiller as well. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Itchy Red Spot On Left Forearm?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy red spot on left forearm which seems to be due to bacterial infection of the skin and soft tissue due to compromised immunity of your body and increased susceptibility of getting infected. Sometimes it is due to allergic reaction as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with oral antibiotic course of Amoxycillin 500 mg in combination with clavulanic acid 125 mg for around 1 week. You should maintain complete hygiene of arae. Apply topical antibacterial ointment neosporin or gentamicin on these rashes twice daily. You should take oral painkiller as well. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari