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What Causes Redness On Arm?

Hi,My six year old has a reddened area approximately 6cm by 8cm on the back of his arm with what appears to be a single puncture mark near the center of it. It feels significantly warmer and harder than the skin around it and he complained of itching and pain at the site earlier today but denies any problem with it now. It was not there when he went to bed last night and he said that he is unaware of any injury, leading me to believe it is an insect/spider bite. He appears to be fine now but the heat and redness concern me. Is this worth a clinic visit? Thank you!Doug
posted on Tue, 22 Jul 2014
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hi as the lesion size is large and as you may not differentiate better whether it's insect bite or an abscess it's better you show him to your GP once. hope this is helpful to you, kindly rate it if so. take care
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What Causes Redness On Arm?

hi as the lesion size is large and as you may not differentiate better whether it s insect bite or an abscess it s better you show him to your GP once. hope this is helpful to you, kindly rate it if so. take care