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sillymama · 04-18-2013, 09:03 PM

Two weeks ago a small circle appeared on my daughters hand. It was smaller than a dime, reddish, with a raised white center. It looked like a blister or bug/spider bite. Within a few days it appeared to be drying out and the skin began to flake off. Well now it's been two weeks and it doesn't seem to be going away. The circle is getting bigger, the skin is still flaking, and there seem to be infection along the outside edge.

What do you think it is and what do you think I should do? Is it time for a trip to the doctor?

babyike2011 · 04-18-2013, 09:10 PM

First thing that comes to mind is a tick bite, but could be a reaction to a spider. Might wanna get it checked out, they give antibiotics until the Lyme test comes back if they think its from a tick.

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mibarra · 04-18-2013, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by babyike2011

First thing that comes to mind is a tick bite, but could be a reaction to a spider. Might wanna get it checked out, they give antibiotics until the Lyme test comes back if they think its from a tick.

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Yup, to the doctor. Don't like the look of that potential infection.

twinmomstl · 04-18-2013, 09:39 PM

I would be surprised if it wasn't an infection.

7 for now · 04-18-2013, 10:39 PM

I would definitely have a doctor look at that.

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sunlightmlp · 04-19-2013, 03:18 PM

It might also be ringworm...that's the first thing that came to my mind looking at the picture. In any event, I'd definitely get it checked out by a doctor.

mommabritt · 04-19-2013, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sunlightmlp

It might also be ringworm...that's the first thing that came to my mind looking at the picture. In any event, I'd definitely get it checked out by a doctor.

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tallanvor · 04-19-2013, 05:16 PM

First thing I thought of was ringworm, as well, but I've not seen it at that stage, so I am not sure. I would check with a doctor, and in the meantime put tea tree oil on it several times a day if you have any. If it's infected, the TTO will help kill the infection, and if it's ringworm, the TTO will help kill that, too.

MamaZnR · 04-19-2013, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tallanvor

First thing I thought of was ringworm, as well, but I've not seen it at that stage, so I am not sure. I would check with a doctor, and in the meantime put tea tree oil on it several times a day if you have any. If it's infected, the TTO will help kill the infection, and if it's ringworm, the TTO will help kill that, too.

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sillymama Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 3,108 Ratings: 107 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Need a Dr. Mom Consult Two weeks ago a small circle appeared on my daughters hand. It was smaller than a dime, reddish, with a raised white center. It looked like a blister or bug/spider bite. Within a few days it appeared to be drying out and the skin began to flake off. Well now it's been two weeks and it doesn't seem to be going away. The circle is getting bigger, the skin is still flaking, and there seem to be infection along the outside edge. What do you think it is and what do you think I should do? Is it time for a trip to the doctor? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Elizabeth Loving wife to Erik - the man who drives me wild and drives me crazy . Mother to Amelia (12.06), Charlotte (11.08), Clark (3.11), and Tabitha (6.13). Last edited by sillymama; 04-18-2013 at 09:07 PM.

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babyike2011 Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 818 Ratings: 28 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	First thing that comes to mind is a tick bite, but could be a reaction to a spider. Might wanna get it checked out, they give antibiotics until the Lyme test comes back if they think its from a tick. Sent from my iPhone using DS Forum __________________ mama to my 4 krazy k's

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twinmomstl Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,710 Ratings: 131 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	I would be surprised if it wasn't an infection. __________________ Working my dream job as NICU Nurse . I have two not so little monsters Dominick and Gavin born 08/08/08 Still TTC #3

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7 for now Registered Users Join Date: May 2010 Location: SE Idaho Posts: 1,831 Ratings: 1 Feedback: 100%	I would definitely have a doctor look at that. Sent from my iPhone using DS Forum __________________ Homeschooling, cd'ing, bwearing, bfeeding, delaying/selectively vaxing, non-circing, PT Nurse mama to: 6 beautiful princesses and 3 handsome princes V-20, G-18, E-13, S-10, C-8, J-6, S-3, J-2, J-30 weeker 11-17-12 Yes, We know what causes it!!

04-19-2013, 03:18 PM	#6
sunlightmlp Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 152	Re: Need a Dr. Mom Consult It might also be ringworm...that's the first thing that came to my mind looking at the picture. In any event, I'd definitely get it checked out by a doctor.