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Have A Bump On The Back Of The Shoulders
I have un noticeable bumps on the back of my shoulders on both sides they have been there for a week or so. I was exposed to sun so was thinking that it was from that.Or that I had a couple of bug bites. But they are not red or forming blisters just started to itch yesterday.
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
Hi,
It seems that you may be having lichen urticatus..also called papular urticaria. It is a hypersensitivity to insect bite. Insects may be bed bug,flea,mosquito or other. For firm diagnosis, you consult dermatologist you may take antihistaminics like hydroxyzine or desloratidine to relieve itch. If needed, steroids may be taken for short period. To soothe the skin, you may apply calamine with aloe vera lotion. You might feel better. I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr.Ilyas Patel MD
It seems that you may be having lichen urticatus..also called papular urticaria. It is a hypersensitivity to insect bite. Insects may be bed bug,flea,mosquito or other. For firm diagnosis, you consult dermatologist you may take antihistaminics like hydroxyzine or desloratidine to relieve itch. If needed, steroids may be taken for short period. To soothe the skin, you may apply calamine with aloe vera lotion. You might feel better. I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr.Ilyas Patel MD
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