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I Have Bumps On My Forearm, To Be Precise, It
Question: i have bumps on my forearm, to be precise, it looks like goosebumps but on the hair folicles and its white-ish in color. please help.
there is no itchiness, no redness or anyother symptoms. and this happened after the winters when i used to wear long sleeved woolen cloths and take very hot showers. i dont have any discomfort with it other than the bumpy looks. it doesnt feel rough or anything very bumpy. it just looks bumpy, im worried about this pleas help
Brief Answer:
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
You can upload the photos here or can send photographs on YYYY@YYYY with subject as ATTN DR XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
You can upload the photos here or can send photographs on YYYY@YYYY with subject as ATTN DR XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Saisudha Kotla
Dear doctor,
I have uploaded the photos in the reports section, kindly check.
I am quiet worried about this condition of mine, even though it doesn't cause any other symptoms besides these bumps.
Kindly provide me with an answer soon
Best regards
I have uploaded the photos in the reports section, kindly check.
I am quiet worried about this condition of mine, even though it doesn't cause any other symptoms besides these bumps.
Kindly provide me with an answer soon
Best regards
Brief Answer:
Pityriasis Versicolor
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photographs.
It is Pityriasis Versicolor, a superficial fungal infection.
You need to take antifungal treatment.
Tablet fluconazole 150 mg once a week for 12 weeks should be helpful.
Please meet your doctor and get it prescribed.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Pityriasis Versicolor
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photographs.
It is Pityriasis Versicolor, a superficial fungal infection.
You need to take antifungal treatment.
Tablet fluconazole 150 mg once a week for 12 weeks should be helpful.
Please meet your doctor and get it prescribed.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
is it serious ? this fungal infection? how is it caused ?
can Ketoconazole 2%25 lotion work for this ?
can you tell me whats the exact cause for this infection? and that too it happened during winters.
can you tell me whats the exact cause for this infection? and that too it happened during winters.
sorry for the back to back messages, but does this fungal infection youve described appear as raised bumps ? like goosebumps ? was it clear in the photos i have sent you?
Brief Answer:
Common fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
It is a common fungal infection and is not dangerous.
It appears as white patches around the hair follicles.
Goose bumps are not related to this fungus.
Occasional goose bumps is a normal thing.
Send a clear photograph of the area where these bumps are
appearing for a longer duration.
Yes ketoconazole 2% lotion will work but you must apply it once daily for at least a month.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Common fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
It is a common fungal infection and is not dangerous.
It appears as white patches around the hair follicles.
Goose bumps are not related to this fungus.
Occasional goose bumps is a normal thing.
Send a clear photograph of the area where these bumps are
appearing for a longer duration.
Yes ketoconazole 2% lotion will work but you must apply it once daily for at least a month.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Saisudha Kotla
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