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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
a few little pusy dots
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
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a few little pusy dots
by toadster84, Oct 31, 2003 12:00AM
three weeks ago on a wed. i had a shot of cortisone in my finger for a trigger finger. afew days latter i noticed some small red dots on my arm just above my wrist,they were toped with a blister they were about 1-2mm i just poped them like a zit, i didnt think they were anythig because i work in a machine shop with lots of oil and get my arms in it alot just thought they were zits. 3-5 days later they were covering my forarm but they seem to start as a cluster of blisters kind of itchy but get a burnig felling if i scratch.my doc dont know refered me to a derm after giving me cortisone tabs . it did go away for 3-4 days but came back worse is on both arms now like red raised pathes of small bumps also have it on my kneck behind my ears but not in patches just bumps bigger and not red can you give me some idea as to what this may be
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Nov 02, 2003 12:00AM
, Nov 02, 2003 12:00AM
There is a condition in which oil, like the kind you work with, causes an acne-like breakout. That's possible, although I couldn't say why it should start breaking out just now. I can't see any clear connection with the cortisone shot.
I don't think it's anything to worry about, but I do think you should call back the dermatologist who saw you for some advice. Perhaps an oral or external antibiotic might help, or maybe some changes in what you wear when you work.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
I don't think it's anything to worry about, but I do think you should call back the dermatologist who saw you for some advice. Perhaps an oral or external antibiotic might help, or maybe some changes in what you wear when you work.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
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