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What Causes Itchy Red Bumps On The Feet, Arms And Back?
Question: I have been itching since XXXXXXX I have red bumps on top of my feet, arms, chest , back and buttocks and inner thighs. I'm unable to sleep much related to constantly itching. Thought it was nerves but now I don't think so.
Brief Answer:
Most probably scabies
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting the query.
According to the history given by you , you might be having scabies.You have consult the dermatologist immediately.
Scabies is curable.
Medication Scabicidal agents like 1.5% permethrin and crotamiton are useful. You have to apply it twice a day to the complete body. It is left on for 8 to 14 hours and then washed off. You may also need antihistamine drugs to relieve from itching.
Itching may persist for some time after you apply medication to kill the mites. These steps may help you find relief from itching:
Cool and soak your skin. Soaking in cool water or applying a cool, wet washcloth to irritated areas of your skin may minimize itching.
Apply soothing lotion. Calamine lotion, available without a prescription, can effectively relieve the pain and itching of minor skin irritations.
Take antihistamines. At your doctor's suggestion, you may find that over-the-counter antihistamines relieve the allergic symptoms caused by scabies.
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka
Most probably scabies
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting the query.
According to the history given by you , you might be having scabies.You have consult the dermatologist immediately.
Scabies is curable.
Medication Scabicidal agents like 1.5% permethrin and crotamiton are useful. You have to apply it twice a day to the complete body. It is left on for 8 to 14 hours and then washed off. You may also need antihistamine drugs to relieve from itching.
Itching may persist for some time after you apply medication to kill the mites. These steps may help you find relief from itching:
Cool and soak your skin. Soaking in cool water or applying a cool, wet washcloth to irritated areas of your skin may minimize itching.
Apply soothing lotion. Calamine lotion, available without a prescription, can effectively relieve the pain and itching of minor skin irritations.
Take antihistamines. At your doctor's suggestion, you may find that over-the-counter antihistamines relieve the allergic symptoms caused by scabies.
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka
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