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What Could Cause A Round Burning Spot On My Thumb And Around My Eye?

Posted on Wed, 7 Jun 2023

Question: hi ~ i woke up with a round burning spot on my thumb. it’s about 1/4” in diameter. it hasn’t changed all day. i had a similar thing happen around my eye a month or so ago. i can still see where it was. i have felt like i’m trying to fight off an ear infection or somthing. i have been nauseated, dizzy and tired. any ideas? thank you!

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Discoid eczema or fixed drug eruption, Cortisone cream, antihistamine.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It seems to be either a patch of discoid eczema or fixed drug eruption which is a reaction to a drug or a food item.

Have you taken any new medicine in the past few days?

I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like Cortisone cream on the affected area twice daily along with the application of a moisturizing cream on the entire hand 2-3 times during the day.

If burning persists, take a, antihistamine like tablet Cetrizine once daily at bed time for a few days.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney
Dermatologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

i just took some benedryl. i hope that’s ok! thank you. ~ XXXX

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Yes, even Benadryl is fine.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney
Dermatologist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj