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What Could Be The Reason For Having Itchy, Red And Raised Bump Just Above My Cleavage?

I am a 54 year old female and have a single red raised bump just above my cleavage. it is mildly itchy and I've had it for about 4 weeks. It seems to be spreading slowly. Have seen my GP who has asked me to return in 3 weeks' time but it is bothering me as the GP offered no diagnosis.
posted on Thu, 31 Oct 2013
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Hi,

I can understand your concern for itchy, red and raised bump just above your cleavage. After reading your query it appears to be due to fungal infection with secondary infection. Fungal infection of the skin is quite common in this hot weather and the further spread of infection to nearby of other parts.

To prevent the further spread maintain good hygiene by taking two times bath, wearing cotton clothes and change of clothes two times. You can also use nay good medicated antiperspirant powder. Stay away from hot and humid climate.

You can use clotrimazole cream or terbinafine cream locally over the affected areas.

If there is any pus then you can take a course of antibiotic under medical supervision.
Take care.
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What Could Be The Reason For Having Itchy, Red And Raised Bump Just Above My Cleavage?

Hi, I can understand your concern for itchy, red and raised bump just above your cleavage. After reading your query it appears to be due to fungal infection with secondary infection. Fungal infection of the skin is quite common in this hot weather and the further spread of infection to nearby of other parts. To prevent the further spread maintain good hygiene by taking two times bath, wearing cotton clothes and change of clothes two times. You can also use nay good medicated antiperspirant powder. Stay away from hot and humid climate. You can use clotrimazole cream or terbinafine cream locally over the affected areas. If there is any pus then you can take a course of antibiotic under medical supervision. Take care.