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What Causes Red And Itchy Bumps On The Lower Back?

Hi, my husband has alot of red pimple like itchy bumps only on his lower middle back and went to see a dr. And dr. Put him on a medrol dose pac. 5 days ago. It started to clear up and then this am he started itching again and there were 3 more new red spots. What could this be? Should the prednisone clear it up?
Tue, 2 Jul 2019
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have red and itchy bumps on the lower back which could be due to blockage of sebaceous glands as back has rich number of sebaceous glands. It could be due to allergic reaction leading to dermatitis and hair follicle infection by bacteria.

Need not to worry. You should rinse the area with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon twice a day. Apply topical antibiotic cream such as neosporin 2% on it. take a course of antibiotic Tablet. Take a course of Amoxicillin with Clavulanic acid twice a day for 5 days. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Red And Itchy Bumps On The Lower Back?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have red and itchy bumps on the lower back which could be due to blockage of sebaceous glands as back has rich number of sebaceous glands. It could be due to allergic reaction leading to dermatitis and hair follicle infection by bacteria. Need not to worry. You should rinse the area with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon twice a day. Apply topical antibiotic cream such as neosporin 2% on it. take a course of antibiotic Tablet. Take a course of Amoxicillin with Clavulanic acid twice a day for 5 days. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari