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What Causes Extreme Itchiness Along With Red Bumps On Body?
Question: Hi there. I've been experiencing an extreme itch along with red bumps all over my body for a few months. I'm not sure if it is scabies or some other type of skin condition. I do notice it is itchy at night but I'm not sure if this is because I am home thinking about the problem. I also live in Manhattan and work with a lot of international people on a daily basis as well as commuting by public transportation. Also, the rash did seem to go down after soaking in a warm oatmeal bath. Please let me know what this could be. I would also like to send pictures to give you a better idea. Thanks so much for your time!
Brief Answer:
photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query. It might be scabies or urticaria.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper diagnosis.
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photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query. It might be scabies or urticaria.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper diagnosis.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Yes, sorry. I attached some pictures of different areas on my body. ..Hands,stomach, arms and thighs .
Brief Answer:
scabies
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photographs.
It appears like scabies.
Urticaria lesions appear and disappear while scabies lesions remain as such and new lesions appear which is likely in your case.
I would advice you to go for an overnight application of 5% permethrin application.
It is usually available over the counter.
This may give you relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
scabies
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photographs.
It appears like scabies.
Urticaria lesions appear and disappear while scabies lesions remain as such and new lesions appear which is likely in your case.
I would advice you to go for an overnight application of 5% permethrin application.
It is usually available over the counter.
This may give you relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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