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Red, Itchy Bumps On Stomach, Arm, Thigh, Cat Fleas, No Bed Bugs, Taking Healthy Diet
Question: I have several red bumps on my stomach, a few under one arm, and a few at the top of one thigh. In total, about 70 bumps. They have continued to multiply for about a week. They are not very itchy, but can itch at times. I think feel more itchy when I think about it rather than they are itchy all the time. They do not appear in any pattern. Some are larger than others raging from a pencil eraser to a XXXXXXX They are slightly painful (more irritating, I guess) to the touch. We found 2 fleas on our cat and are treating the cats and house. We have not seen any other than the 2. Originally, I thought it might be flea bites, but I am the only one with bumps, and they are multiplying so rapidly and in a localized area that flea bites seem unlikely. I searched my house thorougly for bed bugs and found none. I have not changed any meds. My diet has become healthier in the past 2 months, but no change in the past week. There is no new detergent or soap in use. I am at a loss.
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Thanks for writing to us.
From your description the most possible causes in my opinion are-
1. Erythema multiforme.
2. Dermatitis- due to skin infection, allergy,etc.
3. Dry skin- Xerosis.
4. Heat rash.
A direct examination by a dermatologist is the best way to get it diagnosed.
Most simple rashes improve with gentle skin care and avoiding irritating substances. You can help the improvement by
* Avoid scrubbing your skin.
* Use as little soap as possible. Use gentle cleansers instead.
* Avoid applying cosmetic lotions or ointments directly on the rash.
* Use warm (not hot) water for cleaning. XXXXXXX dry, don't rub.
* Eliminate any newly added cosmetics or lotions.
* Leave the affected area exposed to the air as much as possible.
* Try calamine medicated lotion.
* Hydrocortisone cream (1%) is available without a prescription and may soothe many rashes.
The patches usually take 5-7 days to disappear. Taking an oral anti allergic tablet will help.
If the patches become more of purple rather than red then you must consult a dermatologist immediately.
I hope my answer and recommendations are adequate and helpful. Waiting for your further follow up queries if any.
Regards.
Thanks for writing to us.
From your description the most possible causes in my opinion are-
1. Erythema multiforme.
2. Dermatitis- due to skin infection, allergy,etc.
3. Dry skin- Xerosis.
4. Heat rash.
A direct examination by a dermatologist is the best way to get it diagnosed.
Most simple rashes improve with gentle skin care and avoiding irritating substances. You can help the improvement by
* Avoid scrubbing your skin.
* Use as little soap as possible. Use gentle cleansers instead.
* Avoid applying cosmetic lotions or ointments directly on the rash.
* Use warm (not hot) water for cleaning. XXXXXXX dry, don't rub.
* Eliminate any newly added cosmetics or lotions.
* Leave the affected area exposed to the air as much as possible.
* Try calamine medicated lotion.
* Hydrocortisone cream (1%) is available without a prescription and may soothe many rashes.
The patches usually take 5-7 days to disappear. Taking an oral anti allergic tablet will help.
If the patches become more of purple rather than red then you must consult a dermatologist immediately.
I hope my answer and recommendations are adequate and helpful. Waiting for your further follow up queries if any.
Regards.
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