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What Causes Itchy Bug Bite Like Spots On Body?

Posted on Thu, 9 Jul 2015

Question: I have spots on my body. They look like bites, but are in places a bug can't get to. This has been going on for 3 days. More keep coming

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
It can be folliculitis a bacterial infection.
I would like to know few more details.
1. Is there pain or itch in these lesions?
2.Is there anyone else in your house with similar problem?
3. Is there any pus or water in these lesions?
Please upload a photograph if possible.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

There is itching
No one else affected

They are watery

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Prurigo

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Watery lesions are suggestive of Prurigo.
It is an allergic reaction.
I treat such cases with topical calamine lotion and antihistamine tablet.
It gives good response within a week.
You can try this in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj