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What Causes Skin Colored Bumps On Forearm And Ribs?

I have tiny skin colored bumps that are symmetrical on either side of my body. They are on bot of my forearms and on eith side of my ribs. They do not itch at all. Some look like they have little white heads. it seems to be slightly spreading. Ive had them for 3 days.
Sat, 16 Feb 2019
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Hello,

Skin colored bumps are commonly due to allergy of the skin. Take a shower, clean the skin and apply Hydrocortisone ointment or calamine lotion. Other factors causing such a symptom may be Keratosis Pilaris, acne, bullae or warts (HPV).

Visit ER, get physically examined, get blood tests & STD tests done to rule out HPV. Your treatment will depend upon the pathology detected. You may need antibiotics or antivirals.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Skin Colored Bumps On Forearm And Ribs?

Hello, Skin colored bumps are commonly due to allergy of the skin. Take a shower, clean the skin and apply Hydrocortisone ointment or calamine lotion. Other factors causing such a symptom may be Keratosis Pilaris, acne, bullae or warts (HPV). Visit ER, get physically examined, get blood tests & STD tests done to rule out HPV. Your treatment will depend upon the pathology detected. You may need antibiotics or antivirals. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician