What Does A Painless Bump On The Skin After Insect Bite?

Posted on Sat, 27 May 2017

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Question : 3 months after I got bitten by some kind of insect it left a hard but painless bump on my skin. It never itched but when I got bitten there was pain. Now, I am left with a hard bump that I would like removed. Seems I can see a tiny black dot in the middle of that bump. what do you think this is? And can it be removed? it is not painful, just annoying and I do not like to see it there.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Keloid

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed keloid.
It is a fibrous growth as the site of any injury.
I treat such cases with silicon gel to be applied twice daily for a month.
It is safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

I would like to upload a photograph of the involved area, but I dont see how to do this on this site. thank you for your advice

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
e mail me photographs

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
You can e mail me photographs on YYYY@YYYY with subject as ATTN DR XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

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