Suggest Treatment For Itchy Bumps On Arms

Posted on Thu, 17 Sep 2015

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Thu, 17 Sep 2015 Answered on

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Question : My outer arm from my elbow to my shoulder have three small to medium size bumps under my skin, they are warm to the touch, they itch they are on both of my arms I woke up about 1:00am scratching and they were not there when I went to bed.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Acute urticaria

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
It can be acute urticaria an allergic reaction.
Please take an anti histamine tablet and apply calamine lotion for immediate response.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

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