Tiny hole in my forearm

[preshayes]

Hello,

Yesterday, i noticed a tiny hole on the lighter side of my forearm just below my wrist.

I'm deeply concerned what it could be? The hole was perfectly round as if somebody had drilled something into it.

Could it be an oversized pore? an injection mark?

Please shed some light.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Injection mark will not persist for 4 weeks and it is less likely to be an injection mark. Get it checked from a dermatologist if the symptoms reappear. 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.

[preshayes]

Sir, Thank you for your reply. The hole is now gone.

But I'm still not sure what it was. Sir, what are the odds it could have been an injection puncture mark?

and how long will an injection hole be clearly visible on the skin? Will it be visible after a month after injection?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
This hole could have been an enlarged pore or due to the opening of a sebaceous cyst. A sebaceous cyst is a closed sac occurring just under the skin which contains a "pasty" or "cheesy" looking substance called keratin. My suggestion is to get it evaluated 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.