Suggest Treatment For Red Itchy Bumps On Back And Arms?

Posted on Thu, 18 Sep 2014

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Thu, 18 Sep 2014 Answered on

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Question : quarter size red itchy bumps appearing on back and arms?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be allergy or self limiting infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

These patches are likely to be allergy or self limiting infection.

Try oral antihistaminics , this will reduce inflammation and itching.

Apply broad spectrum antiseptic with antifungal and mild steroid cream over it.

I assume these bumps have cropped up in short duration.

In case they are there,since few days I will like to consider possibility of fungal infection first.Still same treatment will help.

Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards.

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