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What Causes Raised Itchy Bumps On Arm?

My mother has these raised bumps in a line on her arm. At first it started out as a few small ones that raised into one big one but it seems to continue and now is 3 raised bumps with a raised red line connecting them all of the bumps are scabed and she says it doesn t discharge anything but white seed like things she picks out. Very itchy. she tried fungal remedy, jelly fish sting remedy, bandage, normal cortozone, and a few other creams and wraps.
Thu, 10 Sep 2015
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Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.
Red Itchy bumps on arm, can be due to
1.Rashes due to contact with allergic and poisonous agent found in herbs like poison oak or ivy, or present in the insect’s sting or animal’s bite.
2. Psoriasis, impetigo and eczema are few of the diseases that are known to produce rashes or skin eruption.
3. Fungal Infection

Following steps can be taken
1.Maintain hygiene as this is very important in preventing skin eruption. Wash ankles in antiseptic solution. try not touch it
2.Anti allergic medicament can be tried such as benedryl, cetrizine.
3.Antifungal cream can be given in case of fungal infection.

If problem persist visit a dermatologist
Hope your query is solved
Get well soon
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What Causes Raised Itchy Bumps On Arm?

Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. Red Itchy bumps on arm, can be due to 1.Rashes due to contact with allergic and poisonous agent found in herbs like poison oak or ivy, or present in the insect’s sting or animal’s bite. 2. Psoriasis, impetigo and eczema are few of the diseases that are known to produce rashes or skin eruption. 3. Fungal Infection Following steps can be taken 1.Maintain hygiene as this is very important in preventing skin eruption. Wash ankles in antiseptic solution. try not touch it 2.Anti allergic medicament can be tried such as benedryl, cetrizine. 3.Antifungal cream can be given in case of fungal infection. If problem persist visit a dermatologist Hope your query is solved Get well soon