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Suggest Treatment For Small Itchy Red Bumps On The Legs
I have tiny red bumps that itch on my legs feet and toes. On both my left and rifht ankle they have turded into huge oozy scabs. I dont know what they could be. They hurt and the one on my left ankle has a lump under the skin. What can this be? Should inbe conserned?
Fri, 11 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of small itchy red bumps on the legs. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons like hives, allergic reaction, shingles , scabies , contact dermatitis , eczema or psoriasis. Need not to worry. For now you should take benadryl twice and avoid touching or pricking rashes. Apply cold compresses on red bumps. I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order blood test , allergy test and skin patch test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants and corticosteroid ointment along with antibacterial or antiviral depending upon the diagnosis.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of small itchy red bumps on the legs. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons like hives, allergic reaction, shingles , scabies , contact dermatitis , eczema or psoriasis. Need not to worry. For now you should take benadryl twice and avoid touching or pricking rashes. Apply cold compresses on red bumps. I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order blood test , allergy test and skin patch test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants and corticosteroid ointment along with antibacterial or antiviral depending upon the diagnosis.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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