Red line on top of wrist

Question 1

Hi i have a spot on the top of my arm just above my wrist. it's purplish red and when i lightly rub over it , it feels like there is a slight knot un?

Answer

Spot on wrist: One possibility is that is is a ganglion cyst but you need to see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment. This is the case for any lumps or spots, e... Read More

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Question 2

I have tiny red dots on my fingers top of my hand and wrist they don't itch or hurt. what could this be?

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Don't know: These lesions need to be visualized & a history needs to be obtained in order to make an accurate diagnosis. Sometimes lab testing or biopsy is n... Read More

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Question 3

My two year old toddler on wednesday was bitten on her hand at the top of the wrist by what i assumed a mosquito. she scratched it and since yesterday the hand is very swollen and has red blotches.

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Anti itch may help.: It is important to prevent scratching by probably using cortisone cream or anti itch cream to reduce chances of scratching that may increase chances o... Read More

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See a doctor: I agree with Dr. Kratzberg, but if that treatment for the itching isn't helping, the local topical treatment for a local reaction may not be enough, s... Read More

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Question 4

I have a scatteted rash around my wrists, top of arms, ankles & tiny bit on my back.i feel completely well, no other symptoms.red raised bumps, itches?

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See a dermatologist: To properly diagnose a rash, a doctor actually has to be able to see it. See a dermatologist.

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Question 5

Raised itchy bumps/hives on top of hands, and wrists itchy - leave red lines when i scratch them?? causes? doesn't seem allergy related

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Contact allergy?: If the problem is confined to the hands and wrists, then a contact allergy should be suspected (soap. lotion, latex gloves, chemicals). Topical hyd... Read More

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Question 6

8 yr old daughter. both hands and fingers on top up to wrist. very red, dry and burns at times. same thing happened this time last year. eczema?

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FACT: YOU MENTIIONED: Frequent hand washing and not using hand lotion afterwards results in dry, red, cracked skin on the dorsum with some burning; this happens more in win... Read More

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Question 7

I have 3 red lumps on my wrist, its has swelled up and is painfull, it itches and gets numb at times. one has a blister in the center of the spot. as the day progresses its swells more i now noticed that the top on my palm is starting to swell.

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Shingles?: You may have shingles. See doctor to find out if an antiviral agent may be needed.

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Question 8

When i take showers i get itchy red bumps on the tops of my hands, wrists, neck and underside of my forearms. i've switched products countless times. nothing helps, could it be the hot water? help!

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Hot water eczema.: This type of eczema resembles an allergy. But the skin irritation, which i, is not an allergic reaction. The current thinking is that eczema is caus... Read More

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Question 9

Every month i get a red rash on the insides of both arms -wrists, and inside and top of thighs. take the pill and have pcos. are they connected?

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PCOS does not cause: Rashes. The pill is more likely, but still a long shot. There are much more common reasons for rash; suggest you let a doctor examine you for more hel... Read More

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Question 10

I injected crystal meth into my left hand around the top of wrist, didn't get that high, is meth stuck in vein still? .my wrist is numb and a lot of red around injection site. what should i do?

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You might have struck a nerve, and possibly caused an infection. You also caused trauma to that area. See a doctor for an exam and treatment. You shou... Read More

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Red line on top of wrist

Hi i have a spot on the top of my arm just above my wrist. it's purplish red and when i lightly rub over it , it feels like there is a slight knot un?

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I have tiny red dots on my fingers top of my hand and wrist they don't itch or hurt. what could this be?

My two year old toddler on wednesday was bitten on her hand at the top of the wrist by what i assumed a mosquito. she scratched it and since yesterday the hand is very swollen and has red blotches.

I have a scatteted rash around my wrists, top of arms, ankles & tiny bit on my back.i feel completely well, no other symptoms.red raised bumps, itches?

Raised itchy bumps/hives on top of hands, and wrists itchy - leave red lines when i scratch them?? causes? doesn't seem allergy related

8 yr old daughter. both hands and fingers on top up to wrist. very red, dry and burns at times. same thing happened this time last year. eczema?

I have 3 red lumps on my wrist, its has swelled up and is painfull, it itches and gets numb at times. one has a blister in the center of the spot. as the day progresses its swells more i now noticed that the top on my palm is starting to swell.

When i take showers i get itchy red bumps on the tops of my hands, wrists, neck and underside of my forearms. i've switched products countless times. nothing helps, could it be the hot water? help!

Every month i get a red rash on the insides of both arms -wrists, and inside and top of thighs. take the pill and have pcos. are they connected?

I injected crystal meth into my left hand around the top of wrist, didn't get that high, is meth stuck in vein still? .my wrist is numb and a lot of red around injection site. what should i do?

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