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Itchy, Bumps On Wrists, Forearm, Fingers For Weeks. Is This Scabies?

hi, i have some little bumps on my skin, they are colorless and itchy, when i itch them they can break open, but mostly my skin turns pink…they are on the outsides of my wrists and forearms, and my fingers….im worried that it might be scabies, but my skin doesn t look anything like the pictures that I ve seen of scabies. this has been happening for about two weeks now.
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Welcome to HCM.
It might be due to some allergic reaction called contact dermatitis.
It usually occurs after contact with some chemical,irritant,bathing or washing soap.
This type of itching pattern also seen in the case of scabies.
You can take levocetrizine to subside itching.Short course of mild steroid is needed in allergic condition.
Be watchful for triggering factor.
Take proper local care.
Diagnosis can be confirmed by proper local examination.
Consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis and medications.

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Itchy, Bumps On Wrists, Forearm, Fingers For Weeks. Is This Scabies?

Welcome to HCM. It might be due to some allergic reaction called contact dermatitis. It usually occurs after contact with some chemical,irritant,bathing or washing soap. This type of itching pattern also seen in the case of scabies. You can take levocetrizine to subside itching.Short course of mild steroid is needed in allergic condition. Be watchful for triggering factor. Take proper local care. Diagnosis can be confirmed by proper local examination. Consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis and medications.