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What Causes Red Bumps On Legs And Hip Area?

I have red bumps all over my legs and hip area... Basically from the waist down and it started with just a few around my knees and has spread over the past four days. I had my bed/room checked for bugs and the pest control said there was nothing here. I also have a three month old baby who sleeps right next to my bed in a bassinet and he has nothing on him at all. I haven t changed my soap or detergent or done anything different in the time since the bumps have appeared. They are different sizes, they itch only when they first appear and then again only if I scratch or touch them. It seems similar to a chigger bite but why would I be getting those at night inside my own home while I m sleeping? The bumps are raised, red and vary in size.
Wed, 14 Sep 2016
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Thanks for posting on HCM
The symptoms you describe sound like a skin infection of bacteria origin.Fungal skin infections are also possible.Other causes of such symptoms like local skin irritation are less likely given the evolution.I will suggest you try the following:
-Take an anti-histamine like loratadine
-A steroidal anti-inflammatory like Dexamethasone
-Bath with an anti-septic soap or solution like cyteal
If the symptoms persist, you see the Doctor for evaluation.I will also recommend good hygiene and advise your separate your things from the baby's as most of these skin problems may be contagious.Always iron the baby's dresses before wearing on him.
Hope my answer will help you
Best rgerads
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What Causes Red Bumps On Legs And Hip Area?

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM The symptoms you describe sound like a skin infection of bacteria origin.Fungal skin infections are also possible.Other causes of such symptoms like local skin irritation are less likely given the evolution.I will suggest you try the following: -Take an anti-histamine like loratadine -A steroidal anti-inflammatory like Dexamethasone -Bath with an anti-septic soap or solution like cyteal If the symptoms persist, you see the Doctor for evaluation.I will also recommend good hygiene and advise your separate your things from the baby s as most of these skin problems may be contagious.Always iron the baby s dresses before wearing on him. Hope my answer will help you Best rgerads