What Causes Itchy Red Bumps On Stomach,chest And Back?
I am a 26 yo man. I have itchy red bumps on my stomach, chest and back. At first I thought they were bug bites but they never went away. Then I thought it was an allergic reaction but benadryl didn't help. What could this be and what can I try to get it to go away?
With short history, I think probably you may be having prurigo simplex. Prurigo simplex is characterised by itchy vesiculopapular eruptions. It may be caused by either irritants or allergens. It may be house dust,house dust mite,soap, detergents, pollens,pollutants,insects,wool,clothes,color,perfume,cosmetics..etc You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and its cause. You may take antihistaminics like levocetirizine 5 mg daily till you get benefit. If it is embarassing, you may take steroids , but in tappering dose for few weeks. You may apply mild steroid cream like mometasone twice a day. Avoid contacts with irritants or allergens as suggested. You may become alright. I hope you got my answer.
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Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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What Causes Itchy Red Bumps On Stomach,chest And Back?
Hi, With short history, I think probably you may be having prurigo simplex. Prurigo simplex is characterised by itchy vesiculopapular eruptions. It may be caused by either irritants or allergens. It may be house dust,house dust mite,soap, detergents, pollens,pollutants,insects,wool,clothes,color,perfume,cosmetics..etc You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and its cause. You may take antihistaminics like levocetirizine 5 mg daily till you get benefit. If it is embarassing, you may take steroids , but in tappering dose for few weeks. You may apply mild steroid cream like mometasone twice a day. Avoid contacts with irritants or allergens as suggested. You may become alright. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD