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Red Swollen Itchy Bumps On Skin, Back Of Legs, Inner Thighs And Close To Genitals. Help

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I recently have discovered red, itchy bumps on my skin that look like a cross between mosquito and horsefly bites. I know they are not bedbugs because my husband has no such bumps. They are mainly in warmer areas on my body, the backs of my legs where my knees bend, on my inner thighs and close to my genitals. It's been about three or four days and although no new bumps have surfaced they now have turned a bright purply red color and are quite swollen and unbearably itchy. Can you tell me what they might be? Also I haven't been outdoors anywhere where getting this many bites at once would make sense...Id be very grateful for your help, thank you :)
Wed, 22 May 2013
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi thanks for writing.It seems to be friction dermatitis.Areas like knee bends,thighs undergo friction while walking.Also they are somewhat moist compared to other areas,Sweat and moisture irritate skin leading to dermatitis.Keep area dry,Use short pants and skirts.Use loose undegarments , Apply fucibet cream over affected area and take tablet cetrizine at night.I hope this will solve your problem.Take care.
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Red Swollen Itchy Bumps On Skin, Back Of Legs, Inner Thighs And Close To Genitals. Help

Hi thanks for writing.It seems to be friction dermatitis.Areas like knee bends,thighs undergo friction while walking.Also they are somewhat moist compared to other areas,Sweat and moisture irritate skin leading to dermatitis.Keep area dry,Use short pants and skirts.Use loose undegarments , Apply fucibet cream over affected area and take tablet cetrizine at night.I hope this will solve your problem.Take care.