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What Causes Itchy Painful Bumps On The Right Wrist?

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Posted on Wed, 17 May 2017
Question: Hi. I have 3 acres in Oklahoma. 2 or 3 days ago,I noticed a clusters of hard,raised bumps on my right wrist. There is no redness and they haven't spread. However,they are itchy and somewhat painful. I haven't used any new soaps, detergents, or cosmetics. I wondered if this could be a dermatitis caused by poison oak,ivy,or sumac or XXXXXXX creeper but it isn't spreading and Benedryl & calamine are ineffective.
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Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It could be a contact dermatitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic.
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.

The symptoms you have mentioned suggestive of contact dermatitis .It might be caused by direct contact with plant poison like ivy .
We have to rule out conditions like bedbug infestation and scabies before starting the treatment.
You don't need to worry regarding this as it can be readily cured.
As a first line management you can use antihistamines and moisturiser lotions over the affected area. You can also try over the counter steroid creams like betamethasone. If symptoms persist consult a dermatologist.

Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr.Shinas Hussain
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What Causes Itchy Painful Bumps On The Right Wrist?

Brief Answer: It could be a contact dermatitis. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic. I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. The symptoms you have mentioned suggestive of contact dermatitis .It might be caused by direct contact with plant poison like ivy . We have to rule out conditions like bedbug infestation and scabies before starting the treatment. You don't need to worry regarding this as it can be readily cured. As a first line management you can use antihistamines and moisturiser lotions over the affected area. You can also try over the counter steroid creams like betamethasone. If symptoms persist consult a dermatologist. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr.Shinas Hussain