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Suggest Remedy For Itchy Red Bumps On Shoulder

For two weeks I have had small sometimes itchy red bumps on my left shoulder. Some are clustered together and some are by themselves. I went to urgent care and was put on an antiviral to treat shingles. They are painless. The medicine gave me a very bad stomach reaction and caused migraines. I stopped taking it after four days. I was also given an anti fungal cream it seemed to not help. For the last week I have only used cortisone cream and the redness has gone down but it looks like it has spread. Please help!
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy red bumps on shoulder. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like hives, allergic reaction, shingles , scabies , contact dermatitis , meningococcemia, eczema or psoriasis. Need not to worry. For now keep your shoulder clean and dry , do not apply any cosmetic product and take antihistamine like benadryl twice a day . Protect your skin from direct sunlight and apply cold compresses on it. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may order blood test , skin patch test along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants , corticosteroid along with anti bacterial or anti viral depending upon the diagnosis .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Itchy Red Bumps On Shoulder

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy red bumps on shoulder. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like hives, allergic reaction, shingles , scabies , contact dermatitis , meningococcemia, eczema or psoriasis. Need not to worry. For now keep your shoulder clean and dry , do not apply any cosmetic product and take antihistamine like benadryl twice a day . Protect your skin from direct sunlight and apply cold compresses on it. If condition doesn t get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may order blood test , skin patch test along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants , corticosteroid along with anti bacterial or anti viral depending upon the diagnosis . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari