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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Red Bumps On The Legs And Back
I have what I thought were some kind of insect bites appearing for 2 days. Now I am wondering if it is something medical instead. They are more on my midsection, front and back, and my legs. Hardly any on my arms, neck or face. Very itchy and are red bumps. I have no other symptoms like fever. Could this be something other than bites? I don t know where the bites would have come from, if it is bites, as nothing has changed with my routine or surroundings. Thanks!
Fri, 8 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy red bumps on the legs and back which occurs due to allergic reaction, bug bite, stress, anxiety, clogged pores of sebaceous glands of skin with dead bacteria, sleeplessness. Need not to worry. You should wash legs and back areas with neutrogena oil free. Wash these areas with mild soap and cold water twice a day , exfoliate your skin once a week , apply aloe vera gel and apply azelaic acid containing cream twice a day. Apply Adapalene gel once at night. Take antibiotic like azithromycin 500 mg. If condition doesn't improve in a month then consult dermatologist for proper evaluation. Doctor may prescribe hydroquinone cream , retinoids or recommend procedures like laser therapy and dermabrasion.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy red bumps on the legs and back which occurs due to allergic reaction, bug bite, stress, anxiety, clogged pores of sebaceous glands of skin with dead bacteria, sleeplessness. Need not to worry. You should wash legs and back areas with neutrogena oil free. Wash these areas with mild soap and cold water twice a day , exfoliate your skin once a week , apply aloe vera gel and apply azelaic acid containing cream twice a day. Apply Adapalene gel once at night. Take antibiotic like azithromycin 500 mg. If condition doesn't improve in a month then consult dermatologist for proper evaluation. Doctor may prescribe hydroquinone cream , retinoids or recommend procedures like laser therapy and dermabrasion.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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