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What Causes Itchy Bumps On The Arms And Legs?

I have been getting these itchy bumps on my arms and legs. They aren t mosquito bites. They seem sort of puffy if I press my nail into them. I have one on my thigh approximately the size of a dime. They do go away after about 5 days. I m not sure if this is just a bug bite or what it is but thank you for your time!
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hi.welcome to healthcare magic.i understand your problem.you have folliculitis.my opinion is that,
1.dont squeeze or scratch the lesions.
2.maintain good hygiene.
3.apply antibiotic cream like fusiderm ointment twice daily over the area for 7 days.
4.take levocetrizine tablets twice daily for 7 days,if you have itching.
5.take analgesics like ibuprofen tablets twice daily for 7 days,if you have pain.
thank you.
hope my answer will help you.
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What Causes Itchy Bumps On The Arms And Legs?

hi.welcome to healthcare magic.i understand your problem.you have folliculitis.my opinion is that, 1.dont squeeze or scratch the lesions. 2.maintain good hygiene. 3.apply antibiotic cream like fusiderm ointment twice daily over the area for 7 days. 4.take levocetrizine tablets twice daily for 7 days,if you have itching. 5.take analgesics like ibuprofen tablets twice daily for 7 days,if you have pain. thank you. hope my answer will help you.