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Suggest Treatment For Itching And Bumps On Legs And Arms
Question: sometimes ill have an itch and when i itch my skin it kinda makes a lil bumb or lil bumps like a mesquito bites. Happens on my legs or arms wrist.
Brief Answer:
part of the body's inflammatory response
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The little bumps that you notice are due to localized (restricted to a particular area) swelling.
Localized swelling in an area where a person is itching is part of the body's normal inflammatory response.
The itching occurs due to insect stings or if the skin comes into contact with something that irritates it- ---- this itching is part of the body's inflammatory reaction to whatever has occurred------ the localized swelling is also part of this inflammatory reaction.
The greater the itching, the more the swelling (bump) that would be seen.
The use of a mild over the counter steroid cream such as hydrocortisone or an oral antihistamine such as benadryl would help to reduce both the itching and the bump seen.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
part of the body's inflammatory response
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The little bumps that you notice are due to localized (restricted to a particular area) swelling.
Localized swelling in an area where a person is itching is part of the body's normal inflammatory response.
The itching occurs due to insect stings or if the skin comes into contact with something that irritates it- ---- this itching is part of the body's inflammatory reaction to whatever has occurred------ the localized swelling is also part of this inflammatory reaction.
The greater the itching, the more the swelling (bump) that would be seen.
The use of a mild over the counter steroid cream such as hydrocortisone or an oral antihistamine such as benadryl would help to reduce both the itching and the bump seen.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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