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?

Accepted Answer

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, especially if they change in size or color.  Peace and good health.

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?

Accepted Answer

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 necessary.

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.

Accepted Answer

It is important to prevent scratching by probably using cortisone cream or anti itch cream to reduce chances of scratching that may increase chances of ulcer and infection. You may also try and get mosquito repellant cream to use when outside and wear long sleeves and long pants to reduce area of possible mosquito bites when outside.

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?

Accepted Answer

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

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

Accepted Answer

If the problem is confined to the hands and wrists, then a contact allergy should be suspected (soap. lotion, latex gloves, chemicals).    Topical hydrocortisone cream may help but avoidance is the only answer.  May consult a dermatologist if problem persists since patch skin test may well reveal the culprit.

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?

Accepted Answer

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 winter. Cold, dry air of winter causes quick evaporation of water from skin. If someone has tendency of atopy/eczema, they are more symptomatic. Make sure your daughter uses moisturising lotion more frequently.

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.

Accepted Answer

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

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!

Accepted Answer

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 caused by a combination of factors that include:
genetics
abnormal function of the immune system
  exposure to water
being too hot or too cold
sweating and then becoming chilled
taking baths or showers that are too hot or last too long.

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?

Accepted Answer

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 help.

Question 10

I woke up this morning with two puncture holes in the top of my hand with a little redness around them. could this be a spider bite?

Accepted Answer

Two red marks sounds like a bug bite, the only way to know if it was a spider is in 1-2 days it will turn dark around the red marks. If this occurs u should visit your local md or ed because it will need excision.

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 woke up this morning with two puncture holes in the top of my hand with a little redness around them. could this be a spider bite?

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