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What Causes Red Itchy Bumps On Face And Chest?
I have been getting these small itchy bumps on my face and chest that start out red and then they scab and leave a crater in the center. I have been applying hydrocortisone cream to them and its not helping. If and when I get new bumps, it starts out like a welt and turns into the bumps. This mostly happens around night time. Please Help!!!
Thu, 27 Feb 2025
Hello,
A few probable causes of your itchy bumps are allergic skin rash, rosacea, fleabites, contact dermatitis, impetigo, ring worm infection or psoriasis. As you have already tried hydrocortisone cream, I would recommend you to go to a skin specialist for proper clinical evaluation in person. Until then you can use tab. Cetirizine twice daily for relief of itchiness and irritation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
A few probable causes of your itchy bumps are allergic skin rash, rosacea, fleabites, contact dermatitis, impetigo, ring worm infection or psoriasis. As you have already tried hydrocortisone cream, I would recommend you to go to a skin specialist for proper clinical evaluation in person. Until then you can use tab. Cetirizine twice daily for relief of itchiness and irritation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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