What It Is I Have What Looks Like A Burn On My Arm ?

Posted on Sun, 30 Aug 2020

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Sun, 30 Aug 2020 Answered on

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Question : I have what looks like a burn on my arm but i don't remember getting burned recently its about the size of a pea and is semi dark with specks. Any idea what it is? I can send a picture if that would help.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Impetigo with crusting

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

Seems like a skin infection/ impetigo with dried crust. I suggest you to use a topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment, twice daily for a few days.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

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