Yes, I Have What Appear To Be Small Red Bumps

Posted on Sat, 31 Aug 2019

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Question : Yes, I have what appear to be small red bumps which are itchy that began on my forearms and are now on my lower back just near the middle. No fever, no aches or pains the ones on my arms are nearly gone after three weeks or so but, they are still on my back and have been for longer than 3 weeks.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Eczematous rash or lichen planus, topical steroid, antihistaminic

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service

I have gone through your query and seems to be either an eczematous rash or lichen planus.

I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like Clobetasol propionate cream on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet Levocetirizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching for 2 weeks.

Steroidal preparations are prescription drugs and should be taken under the supervision of the doctor.

Let me know if I can assist you further...

Regards
Dr. Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee