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Originally posted by quiet
i've been getting the odd irritated 'infection' centered around various hair folicles on my lower arms. doesn't seem like 'zits'. they look vaguely like mosquito bites.
do i have crabs or something?
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skin stuff is very difficult to diagnose without seeing it. The possibilies... it could just be acne.. sterile folliculitis (esp if youve been using lots of moisturisers, greasy ointments, or occlusive coverings on your lower arms).. could be bacterial folliculitis.. there is a fungus that can do it too, but thats rare.
Theres even something called "spa pool" folliculitis.. its bacterial and very common after immersion in inadequately disinfected hot tub water.
see a dermatologist if it persists. Those rashes can be irritating.