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Noticed A Red Spot On Arm With A White Ring Around It. On Medication For Eczema. What To Do?
Question: This morning I had my flu jab . Absolutely fine. This evening I have noticed a red spot on my arm with a white ring around it, not the arm i had the needle in. I am on immune surpressants for my eczema. 250g of azathioprine a day. Do I need to take any action?
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing in.
The condition you are describing can be folliculitis or furuncle.
It is a common bacterial infection can occur in immunosuppressed persons.
Treatment can be oral and topical antibiotics
Also I would like to know-
Is it painful?
Does it have pus /discharge?
Any other part affected?
Do you have fungal infection anywhere else on the body?between feet or fingers?
Can you upload photos of the affected area?
Photos can help a lot to predict the condition.
Answer the questions and we can continue the discussion here.
Regards
DrSudarshan
MD Dermatology.
Thanks for writing in.
The condition you are describing can be folliculitis or furuncle.
It is a common bacterial infection can occur in immunosuppressed persons.
Treatment can be oral and topical antibiotics
Also I would like to know-
Is it painful?
Does it have pus /discharge?
Any other part affected?
Do you have fungal infection anywhere else on the body?between feet or fingers?
Can you upload photos of the affected area?
Photos can help a lot to predict the condition.
Answer the questions and we can continue the discussion here.
Regards
DrSudarshan
MD Dermatology.
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