What Causes Several Red Itchy Bumps On Back?

Posted on Sat, 4 Oct 2014

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Sat, 4 Oct 2014 Answered on

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Question : I have several red bumps on my back that itch...I have been putting cream on them but am wondering if it may be shingles .I just had a knee scope done a week ago...the bumps appeared a few days later

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
may be allergic .send photos and details

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
It is not clear about exact morphology duration site distribution symptoms of rash/ lesions.
You can send clear photos of all lesions along with the above details.

It may be allergic or fungal infection or fever rash or shingles or else. Please get back with photos and details for clarification.

Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Dermatologist and venereologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Will send picture

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Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
not herpes .can be allergy or scabies

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
I see some tiny red rash in lower back .
These may be due to allergy or scabies .
Does any other family member have it or have you been to any tour .scabies can be transmitted through beddings .you can develop rashes in groins or wrist or hand or in other places in body.
It is not herpes .
You can take antihistamine like cetrizine in morning and atarax in night.
If scabies is likely you can try with permite cream 5% after a good scrub bath in the night weekly once for 2 weeks.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh

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Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (2 hours later)

Thank you...my husband and I are the only ones in our home and we haven't been anywhere. ..I do have a cat that sleeps with me...inside cat only...

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
likely scabies or mite infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Preferably sleeping with cats should be avoided.
Check and treat any mite infection in cats.if necessary consult veternery doctor.
You can also get treated with permethrin cream as suggested earlier.treat other members of family.
All blankets also need a good wash.
There are chances of recurrence.
You can get back for any clarification else close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (20 minutes later)

Ok I will check this out...thank you

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
welcome for any clarification

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you
You can get back for any clarification else close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh

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