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I Have Bumps On My Forearm
Question: i have bumps on my forearm, to be precise, it looks like goosebumps but on the hair folicles and its white-ish in color. please help.
Brief Answer:
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
Thanks for the query.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Thank you
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
Thanks for the query.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Saisudha Kotla
Dear doctor,
I have uploaded the photos in the reports section, kindly check.
I am quiet worried about this condition of mine, even though it doesn't cause any other symptoms besides these bumps.
Kindly provide me with an answer soon
Best regards
I have uploaded the photos in the reports section, kindly check.
I am quiet worried about this condition of mine, even though it doesn't cause any other symptoms besides these bumps.
Kindly provide me with an answer soon
Best regards
Brief Answer:
Pityriasis Versicolor
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photographs.
It is Pityriasis Versicolor, a superficial fungal infection.
You need to take antifungal treatment.
Tablet fluconazole 150 mg should be helpful.
Please meet your doctor and get it prescribed.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Pityriasis Versicolor
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photographs.
It is Pityriasis Versicolor, a superficial fungal infection.
You need to take antifungal treatment.
Tablet fluconazole 150 mg should be helpful.
Please meet your doctor and get it prescribed.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
is it serious ? this fungal infection? how is it caused ?
Brief Answer:
Common fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
It is a common fungal infection and is not dangerous.
It appears as white patches around the hair follicles.
Goose bumps are not related to this fungus.
Occasional goose bumps is a normal thing.
Send a clear photograph of the area where these bumps are
appearing for a longer duration.
Yes ketoconazole 2% lotion will work but you must apply it once daily for at least a month.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Common fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
It is a common fungal infection and is not dangerous.
It appears as white patches around the hair follicles.
Goose bumps are not related to this fungus.
Occasional goose bumps is a normal thing.
Send a clear photograph of the area where these bumps are
appearing for a longer duration.
Yes ketoconazole 2% lotion will work but you must apply it once daily for at least a month.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Saisudha Kotla
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