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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Red Pimples On Skin

I just got back from Turks and Caicos island and two days after we got home I started getting these itchy red bumps that look lie mosquito bites but itch ten times worse. its on my arms and legs....Any idea what this could be? I have tried calamine lotion and cortisone cream, nothing seems to be helping
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy red pimples on skin on arms and legs which occurs occur when clogged pores of sebaceous gland filled with sebum ,dead skin and bacteria get infected. It could be due to hair follicle infection as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with application of aloe vera gel and apply azelaic acid containing cream twice a day as this is safe and natural extract of cereals. You should apply topical antibacterial cream. Avoid exposure to sunlight and keep areas clean and dry. Apply aloe vera gel to keep moist. I would suggest you to consult dermatologist once and get it examined. you an go for antibiotics ( clindamycin ) , corticosteroid ointment , hydroquinone , laser therapy and dermabrasion only after doctors prescription. Do not scratch pimples as they will get infected. Also drink 8-9 glasses of water daily and add fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Red Pimples On Skin

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy red pimples on skin on arms and legs which occurs occur when clogged pores of sebaceous gland filled with sebum ,dead skin and bacteria get infected. It could be due to hair follicle infection as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with application of aloe vera gel and apply azelaic acid containing cream twice a day as this is safe and natural extract of cereals. You should apply topical antibacterial cream. Avoid exposure to sunlight and keep areas clean and dry. Apply aloe vera gel to keep moist. I would suggest you to consult dermatologist once and get it examined. you an go for antibiotics ( clindamycin ) , corticosteroid ointment , hydroquinone , laser therapy and dermabrasion only after doctors prescription. Do not scratch pimples as they will get infected. Also drink 8-9 glasses of water daily and add fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari