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Tiny Spot On The Knuckle Getting Bigger In Size. Pain With Redness. Any Idea What Could It Be?
This morning I had a tiny, shiny spot by a knuckle on my right hand , which looked like a single bud of poison ivy (which I thought very odd this time of year) As the day progressed, it has at least doubled in size, is now outlined in red, and is painful to touch. Any suggestions? May I upload a picture for better description?
Fri, 18 Jan 2013
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The tiny spot that you have described could be due to an allergic reaction or a superficial skin infection. A direct examination is needed for the proper diagnosis and treatment. Oral steroids or antibiotics may be needed.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The tiny spot that you have described could be due to an allergic reaction or a superficial skin infection. A direct examination is needed for the proper diagnosis and treatment. Oral steroids or antibiotics may be needed.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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