Question 1

on my head, i have small blotch that is light & spreading slowly. in the center there is a red bruise that appears, scabs, disappears, ?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked.: Could be a skin cancer (basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma), or even a melanoma. Or it could be a benign lesion. Impossible to tell without looking at it directly. Have a dermatologist look at it at your earliest convenience.

Question 2

i've had reoccurring little welt on my shoulder. looks like a bug bite. but comes and goes. it's itchy but has no center or flaky skin. no redness either. just a itchy welt ?

Accepted Answer

Itchy spot: Could be many things as need a picture perhaps. Best to get examination. Could be eczema for a an example

Question 3

my 18 month old fell yest on concrete driveway ,hurt side of head has small bump& slight red bruise. applied ice, gave panado should we see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Maybe, maybe not: Children often hit their heads on things. If a child is behaving differently after a mild injury, she should be evaluated by her primary doctor. Sometimes an emergency room visit is needed, depending on the symptoms. Head bumps in which there is mild-impact on the head, little crying, no changes in behavior and no headache after the first hours, etc..., usually don't cause internal injuries.

Question 4

had knee arthroscopic synovectomy on right knee to remove pvns. next 2 dressing i had small red, bruise under the skin. today it's spreaded x10.

Accepted Answer

Call your surgeon: This is not a sign of PVNS recurrence.   This also does not sound like any problem with the surgery or anything dangerous.  It is most likely bleeding from the surgery coming to the surface.  You should still call your surgeon.  This is the best person to tell you if it is OK to ignore or needs to be checked.

Question 5

unexplained small red bruise on inside of elbow, looks like a blood vessel ruptured underneath the skin. of concern? what could it be caused by?

Accepted Answer

Sounds normal: From your description it sounds normal, something like one would get after having had a needle puncture for a blood test. It should resolve within  a week. If not consult with your family physician.

Question 6

itchy/burning sensation in skin followed by welts, little bumps or redness since april, especially at scalp and inside ears, help anyone, what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Pediculosis: Chronic recurrent idiopathic urticarial rash, causing pruritus, especially near scalp line, posterior ears, hairlines can be due to hair lice, scabies, which is called pediculosis.  Symptomatic treatment with oral prednisone, anti-histamine, topical corticosteroid cream are temporary, with symptoms return until the actual causative factor is identified, and treated.

Question 7

can hives leave the skin red even after the welts have disappeared?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Inflammation of skin, might take some time to resolve, if it doesn't, please get checked, goodluck

Question 8

when i scratch my skin, i develop red welts and hives this has been happening for over a year

Accepted Answer

You : You have dermatographism, a form of hives. Would see an allergist who could help you with this if not controlled by otc antihistamines. It would be best to try to figure out what is causing it, if possible.

Question 9

when my skin is scratched by anything, it turns red and welts up. what can i do or take to prevent this?

Accepted Answer

Dermatographia: It sounds like you may have a condition known as dermatographia (literally "skin-writing"). In this condition, any little scratch can cause a local allergic reaction, which is the red welt you are seeing. If this is correct, it is often treated with antihistamines or topical steroids. You should be evaluated by a dermatologist or allergist.

Question 10

once a month i wake up with a  bite like bump that itches and turns into a welt that is brownish and skin round it turns red after shower ?

Accepted Answer

Bite: Such an itchy bump may well be an insect bite rather than a simple hive which usually would be multiple and due to an allergy to something internal or external and would be difficult to pinpoint as it only occurs once a month. You could consult a dermatologist if you have further concerns.

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On my head, i have small blotch that is light & spreading slowly. in the center there is a red bruise that appears, scabs, disappears, ?

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I've had reoccurring little welt on my shoulder. looks like a bug bite. but comes and goes. it's itchy but has no center or flaky skin. no redness either. just a itchy welt ?

A member asked:

My 18 month old fell yest on concrete driveway ,hurt side of head has small bump& slight red bruise. applied ice, gave panado should we see a doctor?

A member asked:

Had knee arthroscopic synovectomy on right knee to remove pvns. next 2 dressing i had small red, bruise under the skin. today it's spreaded x10.

A member asked:

Unexplained small red bruise on inside of elbow, looks like a blood vessel ruptured underneath the skin. of concern? what could it be caused by?

A member asked:

Itchy/burning sensation in skin followed by welts, little bumps or redness since april, especially at scalp and inside ears, help anyone, what's wrong?

A member asked:

Can hives leave the skin red even after the welts have disappeared?

A member asked:

When i scratch my skin, i develop red welts and hives this has been happening for over a year

A member asked:

When my skin is scratched by anything, it turns red and welts up. what can i do or take to prevent this?

A member asked:

Once a month i wake up with a bite like bump that itches and turns into a welt that is brownish and skin round it turns red after shower ?

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