What Causes Red Itchy Pimples All Over The Body?

Posted on Mon, 28 Mar 2016

Question:
i have red pimples that when i scratch them they bleed ,scab over ,and are itchy,i am itchy over my body also.i dont have any bugs in my apartment

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better

Detailed Answer:
Hello

My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions please:

1. since when are you having this problem?
2. did it start after taking some particular food or after going to bed?
3. did such problem occur in past?
4. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
5. are you on any medication?
6. can you share a clear close image of rash/pimple?
7. is anyone else in the family also having similar complaint?
8. any other symptom that you would like to share?

I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (26 minutes later)

1.2 weeks around that time now but everyday I seem to get i o2 more on the top of my arms or shoulders and one on my angle.#2 no #3 no never before#4 no #5yes but no changes to my meds #6 I sent you one from my cell #7no #8no other symptons

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most probably allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. Features are suggestive of allergic response. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:

- cetirizine one at night for 5 days
- wash/change bedding thoroughly.

Hopefully you will see improvement in 2-3 days BUT if conditions remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital for further workup.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (13 hours later)

i did wash and change bed thoroughly and vacumed the mattress and the seams of the mattress and still are the same

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Did you take cetirizine?

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for getting back. Did you take medicine cetirizine? It is an antiallergic medication that improves in rash and itching.

Thank you

Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar