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What Causes Reddish Spot With White Center On Skin?

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Posted on Thu, 27 Nov 2014
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Question : I have a red spot with a milky white center and now it appears to have a whitish ring around it. It's the size of a drop.
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
From the description you have provided,it sounds like you have developed a lesion of folliculitis.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell since when you have this problem .
What all are you applying over it .

I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.

Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (25 minutes later)
It's a about 5 days old.
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Looks like an insect bite reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

I have seen the attached picture .
The lesion looks allergic in origin .
Such a skin lesion can suddenly develop after an insect bite .
Do you have any associated itching or pain?
Application of a mild topical steroid like cortisone twice daily over the lesion should help .
Do not apply any other cream or oil over the affected area.

Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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What Causes Reddish Spot With White Center On Skin?

Brief Answer: Kindly provide pictures and details Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same. From the description you have provided,it sounds like you have developed a lesion of folliculitis. I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition. Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page . Also please tell since when you have this problem . What all are you applying over it . I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details. Dr Geetika Paul