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What Causes Bumps Under The Skin On Scalp And Body With Cold Sores In Mouth?

This is a skin questions. My scalp is covered in cysts under my hair, or if they aren t cysts they are weird bumps under the skin, some are tender others are not. My back, the back of my legs, my chest and a couple of spots on my elbows and my side are covered in what I thought was acne but it hasn t responded to any of my regular acne meds, not even a dent. Mostly they don t itch, except for the few that have scabbed (because I tried to pop them) and a few are tender raised on hair folicles but mostly they re just unsightly. It s been over a week now, with no improvement. I know my immune system is currently compromised because I have a mouth full of cold sores all of sudden which I only get when I m already sick. (I m on acyclovir for it) I tried taking benadryl last night and that doesn t seem to have affected anything as of yet. Nothing seems life threatening but I m really worried that it s been over a week without change. Any thoughts on what this could be? Can it wait two weeks for my next doc appointment?
Fri, 5 Jul 2019
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Hi,

Noted your history of multiple bumps on scalp and skin as you have noted and cold sore for which you take Acyclovir.
This surely is indicative of a low immunity and the cause must be found out so that the basic cause also can be treated.
The multiple bumps or lumps under the skin in various forms and so should be seen by a Dermatologist for a proper diagnosis so that a proper management can be done.
This can be Pyoderma or so.
If they are due to infection then you will need an antibiotic active against skin infection, probiotics and an anti-inflammatory medication.
Apply Liquid Betadine that is Povidone Iodine to avoid secondary infection as you have popped many.
Take multivitamins, mineral and trace elements as these help in healing nd to boost immunity.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant, ENT & General Surgeon
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What Causes Bumps Under The Skin On Scalp And Body With Cold Sores In Mouth?

Hi, Noted your history of multiple bumps on scalp and skin as you have noted and cold sore for which you take Acyclovir. This surely is indicative of a low immunity and the cause must be found out so that the basic cause also can be treated. The multiple bumps or lumps under the skin in various forms and so should be seen by a Dermatologist for a proper diagnosis so that a proper management can be done. This can be Pyoderma or so. If they are due to infection then you will need an antibiotic active against skin infection, probiotics and an anti-inflammatory medication. Apply Liquid Betadine that is Povidone Iodine to avoid secondary infection as you have popped many. Take multivitamins, mineral and trace elements as these help in healing nd to boost immunity. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T Chandrakant, ENT & General Surgeon