What Can Be These Small Bumps On My Forearm ?

Posted on Sat, 29 Aug 2020

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Question : I've had these small bumps on my forearm for awhile and have tried to get rid of them by literally clipping them off, but always come back. the skin on top of the bump is almost like it is thin as if the top layer of skin comes off it will bleed. any idea what it is?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
seems to be Warts

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query and photograph.

It looks like warts, a mild viral infection.
Can you upload a better photograph taken from a close distance, this will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.

waiting for your response.
Thank you

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