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Suggest Treatment For Itchy And Inflamed Bumps On The Arms

Posted on Fri, 17 Jul 2015

Question: Hi I have had bumps on my arm since I was born and recently they have stated to become inflamed and itchy. Also I randomly break out in hives. I was wondering if you think it is from stress?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Acute urticaria

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed acute urticaria.
It is an allergic reaction and can be caused by anything in the environment.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
I would like to see a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
There is an option to upload photographs on right side of query page.
Please utilize it.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 hours later)

It comes and goes. I would say they go away on 20mins after they appear. I tried not itching the bumps and that seems to help. Should I dare an allergist?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
acute urticaria

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is appearing like acute urticaria.
I treat such cases with a sedative antihistamine like benadryl in night and a non sedating antihistamine like fexofenadine in day.
It gives good response within two weeks.
You can try this in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar