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Red Rash And Pimple Like Substance In Forearm Which Is Swelling. What Is The Cure?

I have a small pimple like thing on my left forearm that has been swealing for a few days now, and a red rash that is spreading from it. Spider bite maybe? What should I put on it since it's been a few days now? I don't have insurance so seeing a doctor would be last resort.
posted on Sun, 24 Nov 2013
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Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic,
It could be a boil, which is a bacterial infection of hair follicle. You can keep warm compresses over it three times a day. You may apply an antibiotic ointment like neosporin thrice a day after the warm compress.
Hope this helped,
Take care.
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Red Rash And Pimple Like Substance In Forearm Which Is Swelling. What Is The Cure?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic, It could be a boil, which is a bacterial infection of hair follicle. You can keep warm compresses over it three times a day. You may apply an antibiotic ointment like neosporin thrice a day after the warm compress. Hope this helped, Take care.