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Are Red Bumps On The Neck And Arms Due To Severe Anxiety?

I have developed a skin condition with red bumps on my neck, arms and legs. They last a few days than dissapear only to return again after a few days in yet a different spot. I have been to the dermatologist had a biopsy done and was given Clobetasol to use twice a day. This has been going on for about 3 weeks. My question is can anxiety contribute to this condition? The dermatologist said it might be a virus and she would consider an antibiotic but that shouldn't be used to treat a virus, right?
Thu, 14 Sep 2017
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood your concerns.
Recurrent skin red bumps in changing position that goes away to come back at different places indicate that this is a condition called urticaria and is necessarily an allergic condition.
I would advise you the following in such a situation.
Post clear pictures and give detailed history.
Take second opinion of another Doctor.
Get stool and blood tests, you may need the following medications on empirical basis.
Antihistamine to avoid allergy.
Oral steroids if you are not diabetic for control of urticaria.
Medicines to treat intestinal worm infestation.
Also identify the foods, beverages, atmospheric conditions, dusts, mites, mold and mildew which come in contact to cause this problem and avoid these altogether.
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Are Red Bumps On The Neck And Arms Due To Severe Anxiety?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood your concerns. Recurrent skin red bumps in changing position that goes away to come back at different places indicate that this is a condition called urticaria and is necessarily an allergic condition. I would advise you the following in such a situation. Post clear pictures and give detailed history. Take second opinion of another Doctor. Get stool and blood tests, you may need the following medications on empirical basis. Antihistamine to avoid allergy. Oral steroids if you are not diabetic for control of urticaria. Medicines to treat intestinal worm infestation. Also identify the foods, beverages, atmospheric conditions, dusts, mites, mold and mildew which come in contact to cause this problem and avoid these altogether.