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Question: I suddenly developed a bucnh of red bumps all over my body they itch slightly
Brief Answer:
Possible urticaria or allergic hives.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to health care magic,
It might be physical urticaria or allergic hives which could occur as a result of physical touch,pressure, heat,cold,anxiety, exertion etc.
Secondly,it can be true dermatographism occurs as a result of pressure by finger tip,pen,key etc.
Urticaria is a skin condition with raised, red, itchy bumps. It is also known as hives. The bumps can be very itchy and distressing,but are not necessarily dangerous. Each crop of skin lesions usually lasts less than a day, but fresh crops can appear one after the other episodes.
Acute urticaria is common (around 20%) among the population has an episode at some time in their life.
Causes are unknown in most cases - although infections,drug sensitivities, antihypertensive drugs, thyroid abnormalities (antithyroid antibodies),iron or Vit B12 deficiency and underlying autoimmune diseases such as diabetes.
So,if you are suffering from this then first thing you don't have to worry.It may subside by itself or you may take antihistamines like benadryl,avil,cetrizine etc and the rashes or itchy bumps will go away.
You can consult dermatologist for further advise.
If there is any doubt then feel free to ask me.
Thanks and Regards,
Dr.SandipKabra
Possible urticaria or allergic hives.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to health care magic,
It might be physical urticaria or allergic hives which could occur as a result of physical touch,pressure, heat,cold,anxiety, exertion etc.
Secondly,it can be true dermatographism occurs as a result of pressure by finger tip,pen,key etc.
Urticaria is a skin condition with raised, red, itchy bumps. It is also known as hives. The bumps can be very itchy and distressing,but are not necessarily dangerous. Each crop of skin lesions usually lasts less than a day, but fresh crops can appear one after the other episodes.
Acute urticaria is common (around 20%) among the population has an episode at some time in their life.
Causes are unknown in most cases - although infections,drug sensitivities, antihypertensive drugs, thyroid abnormalities (antithyroid antibodies),iron or Vit B12 deficiency and underlying autoimmune diseases such as diabetes.
So,if you are suffering from this then first thing you don't have to worry.It may subside by itself or you may take antihistamines like benadryl,avil,cetrizine etc and the rashes or itchy bumps will go away.
You can consult dermatologist for further advise.
If there is any doubt then feel free to ask me.
Thanks and Regards,
Dr.SandipKabra
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