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What Causes Itchy Red Bumps On The Lower Legs And Upper Arm?

I HAVE RED BUMPS ON MY LOWER LEGS AND UPPER ARM. I HAVE THEM ALL YEAR BUT THEY WORSEN IN THE WINTER OR IF I M IN THE SUN. WHEN I SHAVE MY LEGS THEY BECOME IRRITATED AND ITCH. MY FATHER ALSO HAD THIS CONDITION AND WAS GIVEN SOME BODY LOTION THAT HELPED. I FORGOT THE NAME OF THE CONDITION.
Tue, 7 Jan 2020
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Hi,

Noted your history long standing red bumps on legs and upper arms, get irritated on shaving, increase in sun, Father had similar problem and was helped by the lotion.
The commonest causes I can think about by the nature of bumps and enhancing factors are as follows:
Seborrhoeic dermatitis.
Recurrent furunculosis.
Atopic dermatitis with secondary changes.
This can be best diagnosed by posting the photos and consulting a Dermatologist.
Try to get the name of lotion and this will help you too, Dermatologist will surely give a better diagnosis, get your blood and other investigations to give you the best possible solution.
You can apply Liquid Povidone Iodine to the affected area after washing the affected area twice daily.
Avoid hot and humid atmosphere.
Use loose clothes.
Try to have inner pure cotton clothes.

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

Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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What Causes Itchy Red Bumps On The Lower Legs And Upper Arm?

Hi, Noted your history long standing red bumps on legs and upper arms, get irritated on shaving, increase in sun, Father had similar problem and was helped by the lotion. The commonest causes I can think about by the nature of bumps and enhancing factors are as follows: Seborrhoeic dermatitis. Recurrent furunculosis. Atopic dermatitis with secondary changes. This can be best diagnosed by posting the photos and consulting a Dermatologist. Try to get the name of lotion and this will help you too, Dermatologist will surely give a better diagnosis, get your blood and other investigations to give you the best possible solution. You can apply Liquid Povidone Iodine to the affected area after washing the affected area twice daily. Avoid hot and humid atmosphere. Use loose clothes. Try to have inner pure cotton clothes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon