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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?

Q: 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?

: This sounds like a local allergic reaction to an irritant. Perhaps your paper towel removed the irritating substance from the skin.

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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This sounds like a local allergic reaction to an irritant. Perhaps your paper towel removed the irritating substance from the skin.

Dr Berguido agreed

Answered 4/23/2022

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A member asked:

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

Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

Dr Berguido agreed

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