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What Can Be This Spot On My Arm It Is Itching?

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Question : I have this spot on my arm. it is itching, it was under my watch, i thought it was a bug bite at first. It has been on my arm about 4 days
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Allergic contact dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service.
I have gone through your query and I have viewed the Image

It seems like an Allergic Contact Dermatitis, most commonly to Nickel present in the metallic part of the watch that touches skin. I suggest you to use a moderately potent topical steroid cream e.g either Fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream or Triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream, twice daily for a few days. These are prescription topical steroids. In addition I suggest you to take an Oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg tablet once a day for symptomatic relief from itching.

Take care. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
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What Can Be This Spot On My Arm It Is Itching?

Brief Answer: Allergic contact dermatitis Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and I have viewed the Image It seems like an Allergic Contact Dermatitis, most commonly to Nickel present in the metallic part of the watch that touches skin. I suggest you to use a moderately potent topical steroid cream e.g either Fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream or Triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream, twice daily for a few days. These are prescription topical steroids. In addition I suggest you to take an Oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg tablet once a day for symptomatic relief from itching. Take care. Let me know if you need any more assistance.