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Itchy Red Bumps On Skin For Months. Boyfriend Who Sleeps In Same Bed Doesn't Have Bumps. Any Ideas?

hi. i was concerned i had bed bugs because i get extremely itchy red bumps on my skin. but i have bought everything to control bed bugs. and my boyfriend that sleeps in the same bed never gets them. the itchiness is driving me insane and i have to figure something out. are there rashes or something that can mimic bed bug bites? this has been going on for months
Sun, 30 Jun 2013
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Hi,

You are having papular urticaria, also called lichen urticatus.

It is caused by bed bug and other insects.

you friend is not sensitive, so he is free from the lesions.

you are affected as you are sensitive...ok

Take antihistaminics till itching is relieved.

Take short course of steroids in tappering dose.

If it is infected, take short course of antibiotics.

Apply steroid with antibiotics cream o affected areas.

Avoid soap bath, use dettol liquid in water.

Avoid stress.

Use insecticide to keep the bed free from bed bugs.

I hope you will be benefitted.

Still, you may consult dermatologist.

thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Pate. MD
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Itchy Red Bumps On Skin For Months. Boyfriend Who Sleeps In Same Bed Doesn't Have Bumps. Any Ideas?

Hi, You are having papular urticaria, also called lichen urticatus. It is caused by bed bug and other insects. you friend is not sensitive, so he is free from the lesions. you are affected as you are sensitive...ok Take antihistaminics till itching is relieved. Take short course of steroids in tappering dose. If it is infected, take short course of antibiotics. Apply steroid with antibiotics cream o affected areas. Avoid soap bath, use dettol liquid in water. Avoid stress. Use insecticide to keep the bed free from bed bugs. I hope you will be benefitted. Still, you may consult dermatologist. thanks. Dr. Ilyas Pate. MD