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Greerings, I Noticed This On My Right Arm Just Today

Posted on Wed, 20 May 2020

Question: Greerings,

I noticed this on my right arm just today (5/1/2020). I thought it was a pimple and scratch it but the brown spot did not come off. Should I be concerned about this?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Unable to see pictures, kindly upload them again

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query.
I am unable to see any pictures.
Kindly upload them again under the report section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Alternatively you can mail them to YYYY@YYYY as “ Attention: Dr Asmeet”.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (28 hours later)

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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Folliculitis, apply topical antibiotic

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it seems to be folliculitis.
Nothing to worry about.
It will take 7-10 days to resolve.
I would recommend you to apply topical antibiotic like fusidic acid cream or neosporin ointment on the affected area twice daily for 10 days.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj