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my 9 year old son had an infected pimple looking bump on the inside of his upper arm, we popped it this morning and now after school he has a faint red line moving up towards his armpit. the doctors office is closed I m just wondering if we can wait till tomorrow morning or what we can do in the meantime?
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of pimple like bump on the upper arm which occurs due to hair follicle infection and when pores of sebaceous gland filled with sebum,dead skin and bacteria get infected.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with application of aloe vera gel and apply azelaic acid containing cream twice a day along with that apply topical antibacterial cream. Do not scratch pimples as they will get infected. Avoid exposure to sunlight and keep areas clean and dry. Apply aloe vera gel to keep moist. I would suggest you to consult dermatologist once and get it examined. You should go for antibiotics(Clindamycin), corticosteroid ointment, and hydroquinone.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pimple Like Bump On The Upper Arm?
Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of pimple like bump on the upper arm which occurs due to hair follicle infection and when pores of sebaceous gland filled with sebum,dead skin and bacteria get infected. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with application of aloe vera gel and apply azelaic acid containing cream twice a day along with that apply topical antibacterial cream. Do not scratch pimples as they will get infected. Avoid exposure to sunlight and keep areas clean and dry. Apply aloe vera gel to keep moist. I would suggest you to consult dermatologist once and get it examined. You should go for antibiotics(Clindamycin), corticosteroid ointment, and hydroquinone. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari