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Whitehead on arm, what is this?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Probably nothing: Put warm compresses on it. Leave it alone. If it becomes very painful or begins to spread locally or produce red lines up the arm, think about an antibiotic.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 1/12/2014

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A member asked:

Whitehead on arm, what is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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