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Spots On Forearm, Bumpy, Itchy. What Could This Be?
Hello, On my right forearm . I have two spots that are round slightly bumpy and itchy. One look like it is healing and the other is looking better. Both started as a small bump like a mosquito bite that was itchy and that s it. then slowly got bigger. It oly got just slightly bigger that an pencil eraser. What could this be?
Fri, 23 Nov 2012
dear rhone2207
it appears to be a ringworm.
a trial with a topical antifungal cream twice daily for a few days will help . if diagnostic facility is available then a skin scraping for koh preparation is suggested.
please consult as if it is a ringworm excellent results can be obtained with proper treatment
regards
dr amit
it appears to be a ringworm.
a trial with a topical antifungal cream twice daily for a few days will help . if diagnostic facility is available then a skin scraping for koh preparation is suggested.
please consult as if it is a ringworm excellent results can be obtained with proper treatment
regards
dr amit
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