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What Causes Itchy Red Dots On Leg?

Posted on Sat, 6 Feb 2016

Question: Hi i woke up and found these dots on my leg i dont know for how long they have been and if they are bites or something else, its not itchy but ive got acne could it be acne or something else ? Plus 2 new dots ive seen yesterday on my stomach.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
This is superficial folliculitis, apply topical antibiotic

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photographs.
Don't worry. They are nothing serious. This is superficial folliculitis which is inflammation of the hair follicles. It canbe due bacterial infection or due to some physical or chemical irritation to the hair follicles.
In such cases I recommend my patients to apply topical antibiotic like mupirocin or neosporin ointment on the affected areas twice daily. They usually resolve in 5-7 days.
These are not related to acne or bites.
I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to clarify any further doubts.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (6 hours later)

Thank you, would they last for a month? Cause i think its been on my leg for that long.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can last longer in few individuals

Detailed Answer:
Normally superficial folliculitis heals in 8-10 days but in some individuals it has a prolonged course and can last upto few weeks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (58 minutes later)

Plus i have a red spot on my leg its been for more than a year and till now it didnt disappear i think its a bite, could a mosquito bite cause such thing ?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it can be due to mosquito bite

Detailed Answer:
Yes a mosquito bite or any other insect bite can lead to a hypersensitivity reaction in the form of a small nodule or a papule.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (10 minutes later)

Cool one more question when i go to sleep i feel a severe stomach pain from the top of my stomach i dont know if they are gases hence my left arm will hurt as well sometimes red dots will show on my hand for few minutes then they disappear got any idea what can that bee ?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Stomach pain can be due to acidity problem

Detailed Answer:
Stomach pain can be due to acidity problem. Consider taking an antacid tablet like pantoprazole or omeprazole half an hour before dinner. Also try to keep your dinner light and take dinner atleast 3 hours prior going to bed. I don't know whether these medicines will be available as over the counter in your country.
Red dots on the hands can be due to urticaria which is an allergic reaction to anything used or applied on the hands. Try to notice any relation between red dots and anything being used by you on the hands.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina