Odd semi red semi itchy area above my wrist.

[AmericanGirl28]

So since the 4th of July weekend I've had a small area on my arm, just above my wrist that's slightly pink and mildly itchy. It's started out as 4 bumps, and now there are 2. I'm wondering what it could be because I was in Scotland when it showed up (I live in the UK). I was worried it might be ringworm, but I would have thought it would be worst if it was, or maybe scabies, but there again I would think it was worse. I'm not sure about bed bugs though. I've also been exposed to hand foot and mouth. I sadly have an array of skin conditions, and in sure my dr would write it off as eczema, PK, or dermatitis. I've been using tea tree oil and anti fungal creams just in case. I also use cortisone on it. It seems to itch after I shower and when I first wake up, other then that I doesn't itch very often. I'm just wondering what it could be, and why it would hang on. Thanks!

[AmericanGirl28]

Hello,

Wouldn't a fungal infection get worse? it's been there almost a month, and hasn't changed in size.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
These semi red semi itchy patches can be due to contact dermatitis or fungal infection. Take some antihistaminic like Benadryl or Claritin and apply some calamine lotion on the rash. If the symptoms persist then please get it examined from a dermatologist as you may need topical steroids like hydrocortisone 1%.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.