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What Causes Red Discoloration And Tenderness On The Forearm?

earlier yesterday i noticed my pointer was sore around the nail . yesterday evening my forearm near the wrist felt very tender then hours later i could make out a red discoloration about a half inch wide that started on top of my hand between the pointer and the thumn and ran down the inside /top of my arm just a little past my inside elbow .sore everywhere its red, what do you think i got doc ?
Fri, 29 Mar 2019
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Pulmonologist 's  Response
Hello,

This is mostly due to cellulitis (infection of the skin). So better to consult a dermatologist and get done a clinical examination. You will need antibiotic cream and tablet.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist
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What Causes Red Discoloration And Tenderness On The Forearm?

Hello, This is mostly due to cellulitis (infection of the skin). So better to consult a dermatologist and get done a clinical examination. You will need antibiotic cream and tablet. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist