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I have had an itchy red bump on my calf for approx 1 week. i now have one on my other shin. could it be ring worm?
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Bump not ring worm: This may be erythema nodosum.See a dermatologist for clarification.
Answered 12/18/2017
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Itchy bump: These are more suggestive of insect bites. Ringworm or fungal skin infections tend to be scaley,flatish lesions. If more bumps appear, have your physician or a dermatologist examine you for diagnosis.
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