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I Have A Strange Itchy Round Patch Of Skin On The Top Of My Arm

Hi, I have a strange itchy round patch of skin on the top of my arm. its round and pale and a little bumpy. ive had it for a round a month now and its not going away! its reallly itchy what could this be ?
posted on Sat, 3 Apr 2010
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it wud be worthwhile if u cud post the pics of lesions at dr.resham@gmail.com for the precise diagnosis.it wud be inappropriate to advise any treatment without a look at the lesions.
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It could be ring worm/tinea infection(its a type of fungal infection). You will need antifungal cream & tablets.
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I Have A Strange Itchy Round Patch Of Skin On The Top Of My Arm

it wud be worthwhile if u cud post the pics of lesions at dr.resham@gmail.com for the precise diagnosis.it wud be inappropriate to advise any treatment without a look at the lesions.