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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Bumps On Legs And Hands

Hi..i am having a bump like mosquito bites on my both legs & hand..i thought it was insect bites and it was not..they keep coming and sometimes it will be 5-6 bumps at 1 time. I feel itchy and afterwards will turn to red in color and leaves scar. I have no food allergy. This is happen for almost a week. How do i make it go away? What is the cause? This bump suddenly appear even while i am driving or working etc. Tq. Reen
Tue, 13 Jan 2015
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Hi,

I can understand your concern for severe itchy bumps,which can cause discomfort to you. From your history, I feel that most probably you may be having lichen urticatus..also called papular urticaria. It is considered as hypersensitive reaction to insects..like bed bug,flea,mosquito...etc. you consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis. I would like to recommend following suggestions...

- take antihistaminics to relieve itching
- take steroids in tappering dose
- apply mild steroid cream on lesions
- if there is secondary bacterial infection, take a short course of antibiotics
- avoid soap bath
- take precautions to prevent insects bite

Above suggestions may be helpful in managing your condition.

I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Bumps On Legs And Hands

Hi, I can understand your concern for severe itchy bumps,which can cause discomfort to you. From your history, I feel that most probably you may be having lichen urticatus..also called papular urticaria. It is considered as hypersensitive reaction to insects..like bed bug,flea,mosquito...etc. you consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis. I would like to recommend following suggestions... - take antihistaminics to relieve itching - take steroids in tappering dose - apply mild steroid cream on lesions - if there is secondary bacterial infection, take a short course of antibiotics - avoid soap bath - take precautions to prevent insects bite Above suggestions may be helpful in managing your condition. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD