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White And Itchy Bump On Shoulder, Sore. I Am Pregnant
Question: I had a white itchy bump next to my shoulder come up and it's itchy, presuming it's a gnat bite have ignored it, I now have three more along my collar bone and they are also sore, I'm 40 weeks 6days pregnant?!
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing in.
The rash you are describing can be seborrheic dermatitis, insect bite ,pregnancy related dermatoses,folliculitis etc.
Also
Is any other site affected?
Is any family member affected?
Is it scaly?
Does it discharge pus?
Please answer the above questions to help you better.
If you can upload good quality photos of the affected skin ,it will help a lot in predicting the condition.
Till then you can apply calamine lotion over the area for itching.
Anticipating your reply.
DrSudarshan
Thanks for writing in.
The rash you are describing can be seborrheic dermatitis, insect bite ,pregnancy related dermatoses,folliculitis etc.
Also
Is any other site affected?
Is any family member affected?
Is it scaly?
Does it discharge pus?
Please answer the above questions to help you better.
If you can upload good quality photos of the affected skin ,it will help a lot in predicting the condition.
Till then you can apply calamine lotion over the area for itching.
Anticipating your reply.
DrSudarshan
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