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Small itchy red bump, Please help!
Hi everyone i have been freaking out about this small itchy red bump on my arm because this is the second time one appeared . The first one looks exactly how my recent one looks now (picture) but now after treating it with hydrocortisone, the bump went away and now its a flat surface except that area turned my skin white. I have an idea that it might be a spider bite but I am not sure. This bump is quite small, circle shaped, it irritates, and it has two little holes as if i got bitten. Please tell me what it is, if it is a spider bite or not, and what i can do to prevent this, what meds you recommend and what type of spider it is.
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Thank you very much for your medical advice. I do believe it might be an insect bite because it has not gotten any worse, I have not treated it with any thing except soap and water and it is slowly disappearing, I just put a bandaged over it just so there is no bacteria or possible contact dermatitis affecting it. I was very worried because I am allergic to metals and I been a victim of contact dermatitis before, but again your reply was very helpful and I am not worried anymore. Thank you and I really appreciate it!
I have the pictures of the skin problem on my arm inside my albums for extra advice help! Please take a moment to view them, Thanks!
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One possibility for such symptoms is of insect bite. The other possibility is of contact dermatitis You can apply an anti-itch cream or lotion to the affected area. Oral antihistamine, such as Benadryl can also be used. You should take a comfortably cool bath and wear smooth-textured cotton clothing. You should choose mild soaps without dyes or perfumes and use a mild, unscented laundry detergent when washing clothes, towels and bedding.
If the symptoms persist then please get an evaluation done from a dermatologist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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