
What Causes Itchy Bug Bite Like Spots On Body?

Question: I have spots on my body. They look like bites, but are in places a bug can't get to. This has been going on for 3 days. More keep coming
Brief Answer:
Folliculitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
It can be folliculitis a bacterial infection.
I would like to know few more details.
1. Is there pain or itch in these lesions?
2.Is there anyone else in your house with similar problem?
3. Is there any pus or water in these lesions?
Please upload a photograph if possible.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Folliculitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
It can be folliculitis a bacterial infection.
I would like to know few more details.
1. Is there pain or itch in these lesions?
2.Is there anyone else in your house with similar problem?
3. Is there any pus or water in these lesions?
Please upload a photograph if possible.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar


There is itching
No one else affected
They are watery
No one else affected
They are watery
Brief Answer:
Prurigo
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Watery lesions are suggestive of Prurigo.
It is an allergic reaction.
I treat such cases with topical calamine lotion and antihistamine tablet.
It gives good response within a week.
You can try this in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you
Prurigo
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Watery lesions are suggestive of Prurigo.
It is an allergic reaction.
I treat such cases with topical calamine lotion and antihistamine tablet.
It gives good response within a week.
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. Vinay Bhardwaj

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