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Area on upper arm where strap of heavy backpack was now has tiny little red spots, like i scratched too hard. pink area of irritation too. what is it?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Friction burn.: Could certainly be an area of irritation related to the strap, either from direct friction burning or from compression of the hair follicles in the skin 6folliculitis). Start with warm soaks to the area.

Answered 9/6/2015

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A member asked:

Area on upper arm where strap of heavy backpack was now has tiny little red spots, like i scratched too hard. pink area of irritation too. what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

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