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Suggest Treatment For A Pimple On The Left Knee
Question: I have had these pimple looking bumps first one started back in November on my knuckle then one on my pinky since then I have had three on the inner side of my left knee and one on the right inner side of my right knee. They start out with a white head then then bust and there is a clear liquid then they itch to hell and back get hard and take at least two weeks to heal! Then leave a scare then two weeks go by nothing then there is another one I don't understand it at all! By the way I am a 44 year old female. I have pictures as well
Brief Answer:
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed papular urticaria.
It is an allergic reaction.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
There is an option to upload photographs on right side of query page.
Please utilize that.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed papular urticaria.
It is an allergic reaction.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
There is an option to upload photographs on right side of query page.
Please utilize that.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
Here are the pictures
Brief Answer:
Papular urticaria
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photographs.
It is looking like papular urticaria probably secondary to insect bite.
I treat such cases with a topical steroid cream like cortisone to be applied twice daily for a week.
If itching persists you can take an antihistamine tablet like cetrizine daily in night.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Papular urticaria
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photographs.
It is looking like papular urticaria probably secondary to insect bite.
I treat such cases with a topical steroid cream like cortisone to be applied twice daily for a week.
If itching persists you can take an antihistamine tablet like cetrizine daily in night.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
Why does it mainly happen on thr inside of my knee? Any suggestions on figuring out what i need to stay away from cause i dont remember getting bit.
Brief Answer:
Use insect repellent
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
The inner side of knee is soft and accesible to insects as well as allergen like dust.
Take care that you wear full sleeves shirts and trousers whenever possible.
It would be better if you can use an insect repellent as sometimes bites go un noticed but cause an allergic response later.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Use insect repellent
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
The inner side of knee is soft and accesible to insects as well as allergen like dust.
Take care that you wear full sleeves shirts and trousers whenever possible.
It would be better if you can use an insect repellent as sometimes bites go un noticed but cause an allergic response later.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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