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Had a patch of skin that was bumpy, red, and slightly itchy. after rubbing it with a paper towel and water, most of the bumps are gone and the itch disappeared. what is this?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
This sounds like a local allergic reaction to an irritant. Perhaps your paper towel removed the irritating substance from the skin.
Answered 4/23/2022
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