What Causes Tiny Itchy Bumps On The Face?

Posted on Thu, 21 Apr 2016

Question: Tiny itchy bumps on my face and skin

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Chicken pox

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photographs.
It is looking like chicken pox.
Do you have any other symptoms like fever or headache ?
Let me know so I can help you better.
Apply calamine lotion and take test.
Stay at home, don't go to work or college as it may spread to others.
It will take around 5 to 6 days for complete recovery.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

yes. I feel headache and most times backache

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (26 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Chicken pox

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Its chicken pox.
Just apply calamine and stay at home.
You should be fine.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (23 hours later)

OK Thanks. What can I apply on my body to make clean again?. I have blisters all over my body now.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Skin lightening cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello
The marks of chicken pox will decrease within a month.
If it persists you can use a skin lightening cream like melalite.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (8 hours later)

can I use the cream without waiting for one month

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (31 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Dont use skin lightening cream now

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's important for skin to regenerate completely before you start using skin lightening cream.
Better don't use skin lightening cream now.
You can use aloevera cream now for better healing.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad