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Periodic Itchy Rash, Starts As Red Spot, Spreads On Scratching Causing Bruising. What Can Cause This?

itchy rash , first thought it was bug bites since we had gone camping in NY. Appeared on legs and arms first, starts as red raised spot (liek bite) but when you scratch it, more reddish bumps appear, sometimes intensely itchy, more at night, keeps me from sleeping. Also the rash comes and goes, I tried anti itch cream and it gets better but then will appear soemwhere else. Anytime a clothing seam pressea into skin, little itchy bumps appear along it, then it spreads when you scratch it. Started on upper arms, lower legs, then on thigs, and then started appearing in groin area and between thigs. It also caused bruising on my thigs, and i haven t scratched THAT much. What can cause this?
Sun, 1 Sep 2013
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
The condition can be scabies, papular urticaria, dermatitis herpetiformis etc.
A visit to dermatologist will allow proper assessment of skin lesions and allow prescription medicines.You can take tab.cetirizine once a day for itching.
Also you can apply hydrocortisone cream twice a day over affected area.
Hope this helps.
I will be available for any further clarification you need.
Regards
DrSudarshan
MD
Dermatology
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Periodic Itchy Rash, Starts As Red Spot, Spreads On Scratching Causing Bruising. What Can Cause This?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. The condition can be scabies, papular urticaria, dermatitis herpetiformis etc. A visit to dermatologist will allow proper assessment of skin lesions and allow prescription medicines.You can take tab.cetirizine once a day for itching. Also you can apply hydrocortisone cream twice a day over affected area. Hope this helps. I will be available for any further clarification you need. Regards DrSudarshan MD Dermatology