Suggest Treatment For Red Itchy Bumps On The Body

Posted on Mon, 29 Jun 2015

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Mon, 29 Jun 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have for over two months now had red itchy bumps appear all over my body. First they started around a forearm tattoo and anus, now they have moved their way to a red patch on my right side rib cage.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Could you please upload images of the affected areas

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through the details and understand your concerns. The rashes/itchy bumps could be due to some form of dermatitis but it is hard to comment without clinical examination. I would request you to upload an image of the affected areas. I would also suggest you to get a serum IgE test and a routine blood count done. You can upload them using the facility on the upper right of this page. That will enable me to better comment on the condition.
I would await your response.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (5 hours later)

You previously recommended the Anti-fungal medicine, however this is not diminishing the issue.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do not be too apprehensive.You cannot expect overnight response.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. My last response was 5 hours back and so it is not long enough after your application of the medicine. It should take at least 3-4 days to get an appreciable response. If that still does not help, you would need to get it examined by a dermatologist.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (4 minutes later)

Your previous answer was three days ago. As I stated the solution you provided then has not decreased the rash or the itching. The reason for me utilizing this tool is because of my schedule I can not make it to a dermatologist during their open hours.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Clinical examination is still required.

Detailed Answer:
Pardon me if there has been a mistake but my page shows the time I mentioned. In any case, I have given the solution that I could suggest. There could be a number of possible causes of such a rash but it is really hard to make them apart without proper clinical examination, something that is beyond the scope of this online discussion. A mere image is not always enough to make out the specifics.
I understand that you might be busy and it might be difficult for you to go to a doctor. But at times, the requirement of seeing a doctor directly cannot really be averted.
I hope you understand.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar