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What Causes Red Bumps On Skin?

I have a red bump with a red ring around it on the inside of my elow and a red bump with no ring on my forearm but its not the first spot it started 3 weeks I got 3 bumps at one time it felt like someone pinched me on my forearm then I got a red spot on the outer side of each of my elbows then one on the back of my upper arm 3 on my back and one on my shoulder no one else in my house is being affected is it a bug bite or is it something on my skin
Wed, 28 Jan 2015
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Such symptoms are usually seen in fungal infection.
You need treatment with oral and topical antifungal creams.
Just remember to continue medication for at least a month.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Wishing you good health
Thank you

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What Causes Red Bumps On Skin?

Hello Thanks for the query. Such symptoms are usually seen in fungal infection. You need treatment with oral and topical antifungal creams. Just remember to continue medication for at least a month. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Wishing you good health Thank you