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What Causes A Cluster Of Small Bumps All Over The Torso?

Posted on Tue, 5 Jul 2016

Question: male age 21. military. have rash all over my torso and arms. 1000s of small bumps like bug bites. some puss filled. resting heart rate at 115. I have a history of dermititus on and off but nothing like this. spots not above the neck line and not on my legs. just my torso and my arms.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Answer few questions

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photograph and need to ask you few questions:
What is the duration of the rash?
Is it associated with any itching or burning?
Was the rash preceded by occurence of sore throat, fever, or any other systemic complaints?
Are you taking medicines for any other ailment?
Kindly revert back with the answers.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (6 hours later)

had this for a 3 days. getting worse and spreading. no sore throat or fever. just the high heart rate.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Either insect bite hypersensitivity reaction or eczematous dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it is looking like either insect bite hypersensitivity reaction or eczematous dermatitis.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply steroid cream like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected area twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet Chlorpheniramine 4 mg twice daily.
This should resolve the rash in 7-10 days.
Steroidal preparations are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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