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Suggest Remedy For Small Itchy Bumps On Ankles And Feet

Posted on Mon, 24 Aug 2015

Question: I have some small itchy bumps on my feet and ankles, they look like mosquito bites a couple look to contain fluid. I spent the night in a hotel. The hotel examined the bed for bed bugs, they said there were none. I have washed the area with alcohol and creamed with cotizone 10. Could theses bed bug or mosquito bites. There are also three of the same on my arm.

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Pictures requested

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding the skin lesions but its difficult to point specific diagnosis in absence of clinical examination.
Therefore, I insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way.
You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY
with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'.

Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Hardik Pitroda (53 minutes later)

I have sent pics

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Oral antihistaminics,Hydrocortisone and fusidic acid cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting the pictures.
The condition you have referred to is called Papular Urticaria or Lichen Urticatus. Its an allergic manifestation of skin to insects leading to itchy skin rash and swelling over soft tissues.
Nothing to worry as its very easy to treat.
As for treatment part, best would be the avoidance of allergen as far as possible.
I would advise you oral anti-histaminics like Benadryl to relieve itching and inflammation.
Apply hydrocortisone and fusidic acid cream thrice a day over affected sites for 5-7 days.
Avoid pricking/scratching as it can lead to bacterial infection.
Hope this will help you in resolving your query.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Hardik Pitroda (6 hours later)

Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX Pitroda.

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wish you best of health

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
Please take care of yourself.

Dr Hardik Pitroda

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar