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A male 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?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Rebecca Gliksmananswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
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
2.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Timothy Beckanswered
Internal Medicine 21 years experience
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
2.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Aug 20, 2016
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