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What Causes Itchy Bump With Red Circular Ring On Arm And Hand?

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Posted on Wed, 14 Oct 2015
Question: I have an itchy bump on my arm and hand with a red circular ring around it. It is sensitive and itchy. Been there for a few days.
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Answered by Dr. Divakara (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Its Fungal infection.

Detailed Answer:
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Greetings from Dr Divakara P
Thanks for posting your query.

Going by the description it seems like a fungal infections.

If possible kindly upload a picture for a more accurate diagnosis.

Otherwise get started on an antifungal cream like Candid-b and use it for 3 weeks.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarification feel free to ask.

Regards.
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What Causes Itchy Bump With Red Circular Ring On Arm And Hand?

Brief Answer: Its Fungal infection. Detailed Answer: Hi Greetings from Dr Divakara P Thanks for posting your query. Going by the description it seems like a fungal infections. If possible kindly upload a picture for a more accurate diagnosis. Otherwise get started on an antifungal cream like Candid-b and use it for 3 weeks. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarification feel free to ask. Regards.