Ashburn, VA

A 25-year-old female asked:

I have a singular red splotchy mark about the size of a dime on my lower shin with a bump in the center. it itches a bit but i have no pain. thoughts?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered

Family Medicine 34 years experience

Spltch: If new, itchy and on your leg I would be suspicious for some type of contact dermatitis. Poison Ivy would be possible. Other thoughts would be cellulitis, numular eczema, erythema nodosum, psoriasis.

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

Learn how we can help

166 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Related questions

A female asked:

Pt has white bump with redness around it in a ring shape. States that it itches only in center. There is minimal swelling and area is not scaled. Started itching yesterday thought it was mosquito bite. Noticed red ring today. Pt is working at a camp so

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 26-year-old female asked:

I was laying on the couch and it felt like something bit me. It itches really bad but theres no bumps, just redness from where I was itching it. HELP!

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 16-year-old female asked:

I got bit by a spider three times it's a bump that is red hot and hard I have a headache but nothing else should I go ER it itches so much too help!

1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in

A 23-year-old female asked:

I have a scatteted rash around my wrists, top of arms, ankles & tiny bit on my back.I feel completely well, no other symptoms.Red raised bumps, itches?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 31-year-old female asked:

I was bit by a leech 9 days ago and now the bite has a ring of small red bumps around it and it itches. Should i be worried?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Last updated Jun 12, 2019

Found in:

People also asked

I have a lil red bump on my leg an it itches . An hurts just a lil . In not sure how it got there though?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

I have some severe bumps where you fold your leg. It burns an itches; they look swollen red & like insect bites. What should I do? Help!

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

I have a red blotchy rash around my vaginal area particularly between each lip and my leg. It itches and sometimes burns and I've noticed one bump.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

My two year old son has red bumps under his chin and his arm and leg and he itches. He is coughing ,running nose ,fever what could this be?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Small hard red bump on inner side of my lower leg for close to two years. No pain or itching. It's about the same size as pimple or ingrown hair.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.

Talk to a doctor now

24/7 visits - just $44!

50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.