I have a small spot above my armpit that is a circle of spaced raised pinkish bumps. What could it be?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have a small spot above my armpit that is a circle of widely spaced raised pinkish bumps. They are not itchy, scaly, or dry. They do not hurt. They almost look like small cystic pimples. I have tried to squeeze them to see if they pop, but they did not. I noticed them maybe two weeks ago. They have not spread to other areas. I do not think it is ringworm. The circle is maybe an inch in diameter, and some of the bumps are closer together than others.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand that you are concerned. But the attached photographs (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) are quite blurry. If possible, please send well-focused and well-lit pictures and multiple. As for the attached pictures, and as you described it, I think this may be Granuloma annulare, a granulomatous skin condition in which there are semi-annulare, or annulare raised plaques margin consists of tiny raised papules or bumps with central clearing. Sometimes it can be generalized. This is more common in females and usually self-limiting. If it does not improve, topical steroids or Calcineurin inhibitors can be tried. This condition is not itchy or painful. Also more common in diabetes. Are you a diabetic? Please send some clear and well-focused pictures to confirm the diagnosis. Take care.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com

Thanks for sharing the pictures (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Yes, it looks like granuloma annulare only. Although it is self-limiting and asymptomatic, it can last for weeks and sometimes months also. So you apply the following topical medication twice a day for two weeks and then follow-up. Use Elocon (Mometasone furoate 0.1%) cream. For the prescription, you can contact the icliniq support team, and they will help you out. Take care.