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What Does A Red Dot In The Crease Of Arm Indicate?
Question: I have a small red dot in the crease of my arm...it doesnt hurt. Do i need to be concerned
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures of the spot
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
A small red spot over the skin could be suggestive of many things.It might simply be a naevus or some skin eczema or it might suggest some other pathology.
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 provide certain other details about the skin condition .
Since when do you have this spot?
Any associated itching or pain ?
What all have you been applying over it ?
Is it increasing?
I am sure I will be able to help you more once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Kindly provide pictures of the spot
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
A small red spot over the skin could be suggestive of many things.It might simply be a naevus or some skin eczema or it might suggest some other pathology.
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 provide certain other details about the skin condition .
Since when do you have this spot?
Any associated itching or pain ?
What all have you been applying over it ?
Is it increasing?
I am sure I will be able to help you more once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Hi, its not a rash its a small red dot like i got pinched or blood taken. Just noticed it today. Ive worn shirts this week that have tight elastic in that area.
Brief Answer:
Could be superficial skin trauma or insect bite
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The kind of lesion you have developed might have occurred either due to pinching between the elastic of the clothes that you have worn or such a small red spot could have occurred due to an insect bite reaction .
In either case,a small reddish dot can be seen which can later change appearance and heal .
If the lesion is not associated with any discomfort like pain or itching , then you can leave it as such .
However, if you notice any discomfort , then you might need to apply a mild topical steroid cream like cortisone cream over it .
Dr Geetika Paul
Could be superficial skin trauma or insect bite
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The kind of lesion you have developed might have occurred either due to pinching between the elastic of the clothes that you have worn or such a small red spot could have occurred due to an insect bite reaction .
In either case,a small reddish dot can be seen which can later change appearance and heal .
If the lesion is not associated with any discomfort like pain or itching , then you can leave it as such .
However, if you notice any discomfort , then you might need to apply a mild topical steroid cream like cortisone cream over it .
Dr Geetika Paul
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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