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What Causes Open Sore In The Crease Of Inner Arm?

My daughter has an open sore that won t scab over and it seen to be getting bigger. Its located in the crease of her inner arm. It has a black ring around it along with small black ring bumps appearing on the back of her leg and around original site. She had a slight feverover the course of today.What could this be?
Wed, 17 Mar 2021
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Hi,

It seems to be skin infection secondary to allergic / fungal infection. Needs specific antibiotics to control it. Please consult her family doctor / skin specialist.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Open Sore In The Crease Of Inner Arm?

Hi, It seems to be skin infection secondary to allergic / fungal infection. Needs specific antibiotics to control it. Please consult her family doctor / skin specialist. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician