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How Contagious Are Itchy Bumps On The Skin In A Breast Feeding Woman?
hi. i had these small raised bumps ony skin. they are spaced out and itchy. they started to appear on my arm on sunday and had spread all over my body by tuesday night. i thought i suddenly developed an allergy to chicken so i ate squid for dinner instead, but the bumps continued to appear. I feel ok, no other illness except for these itchy bumps. what are these bumps and what medicine can i take considering i am breastfeeding? is this condition contagious?
Mon, 20 Jul 2015
if they arenot disappearing on their own, the condition may be scabies.
scabies is contagious
Many safe prescription medicines are available , considering your breast feeding status
Consult a dermatologist
scabies is contagious
Many safe prescription medicines are available , considering your breast feeding status
Consult a dermatologist
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