A member asked:

Red raised bump, is more of a one inch line one my arm. it did have a small hard head to it but went away. main bump still there, itches and stings?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Bump on skin: May be infection1 inch is large Does it hurt/ becuase it may need to be opened and pus removed and antibiotics given. Alternatively could be allergic reaction to bug/environment but at 1 inch would still give antibiotics .would go to urgent care /doctor and have it checked out. today

Answered 7/10/2015

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Dr. Timothy Beck answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Bug bite: sounds like a bug bite with residual inflammation. Try applying hydrocortisone ointment twice a day for several days and see if it goes away. If not away in 1 week. see pcp

Answered 8/20/2016

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