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Small Bumps On Arms, Legs, Thighs, Bleeding On Scratching, Rashes. History Of Hyperthyroidism. Causes?
Okay...I have small bumps on my forearms , front of my legs and my thighs. They are not a lot, but I have noticed when one shows, it feels itchy and that it has a sharp top to it. I scratch it and it barely bleeds but then looks like a rash . I thought it might be fleas or ugh bed bugs, but they would be every where then, right? I also was just diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and have not yet gotten on medicine. Could this be causing this?
Sun, 31 Mar 2013
Hi, it is lichen urticatus ( papular urticaria). Take steroid in tappering dose for 3 to 4 weeks, take anti histaminics till itch is relieved. Apply mild steroid cream twice a day. Avoid soap bath. Avoid pruritus inducing diet.. Fish, prawns, bringel, banana, colored cold drink.. Etc. Avoid stress, tension. Hyperthyroidism may be associated with generaliged pruritus, but not with such lesions you have. Ok
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