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Recently, Some Red And Itchy Pumps Appear On My Skin

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Posted on Sat, 8 Dec 2018
Question: Recently, some red and itchy pumps appear on my skin (no specific areas). As shown on the picture of my feet, there%E2%80%99s a red spot under my big toe, and another one is near the heel of my right foot.
After a while, they will be less itchy but leave a dark mark on my skin as shown in the red circles of the picture of my legs.
I thought it could be mosqituo bite, but none of these parts were exposed outside of clothing. Then, I thought it could be some allergy and ive been drinking socially recently. Moreover, i have eczema.
Today, I found two new pumps on my butt which is also red, imflammed and itchy.
Could you please give me some idea about what it is? Should I schedule an appointment?

Thank you very much for your help and support.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Papular urticaria is a possibility

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have read your query and viewed the image.

It does appear like papular urticaria which is a hypersensitivity reaction to insect bite. Papular urticaria is more common on extremities which are anyways relatively more exposed to insect bites. People who are atopic/ allergic are more prone to develop this hypersensitive reaction to insect bite. I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg tablet once a day for a few days. In addition I suggest you to apply a moderately potent topical steroid e.g mometasone furoate 0.1% cream or triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream, twice daily for a few days.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (9 hours later)
Hi Dr.Kakkar,

Thank you for your reply.

1) I%E2%80%99m wondering what is the source of the allergy? Could it be bed bug? How can I find out and avoid it? Should I set up an appointment with doctors?

2) The red pumps usually would leave a dark mark there even after a month. I%E2%80%99m wondering what can I do about it?

Thank you for your support.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (34 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Papular urticaria

Detailed Answer:
hi.

Most likely it seems like a hypersensitivity to insect bite/ bed bug. The dark mark left over is post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It would resolve in a few days. Right now I would suggest empirical management with a moderately potent topical steroid cream along with an oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine for a few days. This might be all that it requires. However, if it still doesn't respond I would then suggest a personal visit to your doctor.

take care
let me know if you need any more assistance.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Recently, Some Red And Itchy Pumps Appear On My Skin

Brief Answer: Papular urticaria is a possibility Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have read your query and viewed the image. It does appear like papular urticaria which is a hypersensitivity reaction to insect bite. Papular urticaria is more common on extremities which are anyways relatively more exposed to insect bites. People who are atopic/ allergic are more prone to develop this hypersensitive reaction to insect bite. I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg tablet once a day for a few days. In addition I suggest you to apply a moderately potent topical steroid e.g mometasone furoate 0.1% cream or triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream, twice daily for a few days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance