5 Potential Painful Forearm Lump Causes
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1.Skin Abscess
A skin abscess is an infection of the deeper skin that's typically due to bacteria seen on the skin. Recently, infections are more frequently caused by Staph. Aureus (puts the "staph" in "staph infections").
Good prognosis with treatment
- Rarity:
- Common
- Top Symptoms:
- painful forearm lump, marble sized forearm lump, large forearm lump, pink or red forearm bump, yellow or white forearm bump
- Symptoms that never occur with skin abscess:
- fever
- Urgency:
- Primary care doctor
2.Pimple
Acne, also known as pimples, occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil & dead skin cells. Acne is extremely common and ranges from mild to severe.
The severity of the acne dictates treatment-type and duration. With proper treatment, acne should resolve in weeks to months. In some cases, acne is a long-term condition.
- Rarity:
- Common
- Top Symptoms:
- pink or red forearm bump, painful forearm lump, small forearm lump, marble sized forearm lump
- Symptoms that always occur with pimple:
- pink or red forearm bump
- Urgency:
- Self-treatment
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Take a quiz3.Boil (Furuncle)
Boils are infections of a hair follicle that creates a small pocket of inflammation full of pus. It's typically caused by a common bacteria called S. Aureus.
5-10 days
- Rarity:
- Uncommon
- Top Symptoms:
- pink or red forearm bump, painful forearm lump, small forearm lump, marble sized forearm lump
- Symptoms that always occur with boil (furuncle):
- pink or red forearm bump
- Symptoms that never occur with boil (furuncle):
- fever
- Urgency:
- Self-treatment
4.Severe Skin Abscess
A skin abscess is an infection of the deeper skin that's typically due to bacteria seen on the skin. Recently, infections are more frequently caused by Staph. Aureus (puts the "staph" in "staph infections"). If the infection begins to spread, urgent treatment is required.
92-96% resolve with treatment within 7-10 days
- Rarity:
- Rare
- Top Symptoms:
- fatigue, fever, pink or red forearm bump, painful forearm lump, worsening forearm redness
- Symptoms that always occur with severe skin abscess:
- pink or red forearm bump, red bump
- Urgency:
- Hospital emergency room
5.Dermatofibroma
Dermatofibroma (superficial benign fibrous histiocytoma) is a common cutaneous nodule of unknown etiology that occurs more often in women. Dermatofibroma frequently develops on the extremities (mostly the lower legs) and is usually asymptomatic, although pruritus and tenderness can be present
Resolves with treatment
- Rarity:
- Rare
- Top Symptoms:
- skin-colored forearm bump, small forearm lump, painful forearm lump, marble sized forearm lump, forearm itch
- Urgency:
- Wait and watch
Questions Your Doctor May Ask About Painful Forearm Lump
- Q.What color is the bump?
- Q.Any fever today or during the last week?
- Q.About your [forearm], do you notice:
- Q.Are you experiencing a headache?
If you've answered yes to one or more of these questions, try our painful forearm lump symptom checker to find out more.
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People who have experienced painful forearm lump have also experienced:
- 13% Hard Forearm Lump
- 9% Forearm Bump
- 4% Skin - Colored Forearm Bump
People who have experienced painful forearm lump had symptoms persist for:
- 35% Over a Month
- 27% Less Than a Week
- 15% Less Than a Day
People who have experienced painful forearm lump were most often matched with:
- 51% Skin Abscess
- 3% Pimple
Source: Aggregated and anonymized results from visits to the Buoy AI health assistant (check it out by clicking on “Take Quiz”).