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What Do Cluster Of Bumps Near Elbow Indicate?
Question: Yesterday, when I was about to go to bed, I noticed a cluster of bumps near my right elbow. They seem to have diminished in size since then. Tonight though, I have just noticed new bumps on my other arm. They run in a perfect line, and there are three of them. They don't hurt or anything, but I have no idea why they are showing up.
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 and most common is allergic response. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions please:
1. Do they itch?
2. are they present on any location other than arm?
3. have you recently changed bed-sheet? i mean new sheet of different quality
4. any one else in the family having similar complaint?
5. are you on any medication?
6. do you have any illness like diabetes, hypertension or other illness?
7. any history of fever, constipation or diarrhea?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
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 and most common is allergic response. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions please:
1. Do they itch?
2. are they present on any location other than arm?
3. have you recently changed bed-sheet? i mean new sheet of different quality
4. any one else in the family having similar complaint?
5. are you on any medication?
6. do you have any illness like diabetes, hypertension or other illness?
7. any history of fever, constipation or diarrhea?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
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Dr. Yogesh D
They don't itch at all, but I do have other areas on my body that look similar. As far as I know, nobody else in my family has this, but I'm in college right now, so I don't see them for a couple weeks at a time. I don't have any illness right now, or anything like diabetes. I recently went to a hotel a little over two weeks ago. Could these bumps be from bedbugs? I've seen similar looking things online from other people.
Brief Answer:
Most probably allergic response to insect bite
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them and concluded that you most probably are suffering from allergic response to insect bite/dust. Bite results in release of chemicals which causes local irritation or swelling. Sometimes they are restricted to that specific area & in some cases it may spread. First of all you need not to worry. Hopefully they will resolve in few days. If i were your treating doctor then would have advised following things:
> take levocetirizine one at night for 5 days.
> normally topical application on rash is not required in such cases but you can try fusidic acid ointment as well.
> clean your bedding thoroughly & if possible change your bed-sheet
> avoid contact with dust & insects(to the best of your ability)
> do not scratch the rash else they will leave scar.
If they do not improve in 3-4 days or condition becomes aggravated then you'll have to visit a local doctor for examination and 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 !!
Most probably allergic response to insect bite
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them and concluded that you most probably are suffering from allergic response to insect bite/dust. Bite results in release of chemicals which causes local irritation or swelling. Sometimes they are restricted to that specific area & in some cases it may spread. First of all you need not to worry. Hopefully they will resolve in few days. If i were your treating doctor then would have advised following things:
> take levocetirizine one at night for 5 days.
> normally topical application on rash is not required in such cases but you can try fusidic acid ointment as well.
> clean your bedding thoroughly & if possible change your bed-sheet
> avoid contact with dust & insects(to the best of your ability)
> do not scratch the rash else they will leave scar.
If they do not improve in 3-4 days or condition becomes aggravated then you'll have to visit a local doctor for examination and 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 !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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