What Could Cause Itchy Red Bumps Appearing On Different Areas Of My Body?

Posted on Wed, 13 May 2020

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Question : have itchy red bumps like this in different spots of body. what could they be?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hives / Urticaria

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Welcome to 'Ask a Doctor' service. I have gone through your query and viewed the images.

You seem to have hives / urticaria- itchy welts with flare that can become generalized. I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g., Cetirizine tablet once a day for a few days. In addition I suggest you to use a soothing lotion e.g., calamine lotion to calm down the rashes.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need anymore assistance.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (12 hours later)

are these with prescription? most are in thus area. is it hives or bites?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hives. Oral antihistamine and calamine

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Cetirizine is an OTC drug. Calamine too is OTC. They seem like hives but could be bug bites as they may look similar. Management is similar in either case.

Take care. Wish you good health.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana