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What Causes Itchy Red Bumps On The Legs?

I have recently moved to Sarasota, Florida and for the past 4 days I have acquired approximately 25 ITCHY red bumps on my legs. They are very painful when scratched and form a whelt around the bite. I have been putting Hydrocortisone cream on the bite as soon as it starts itching which seems to help, however, still a bit freaked out by all of the red marks on my legs. Please help!
Wed, 21 Dec 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain itchy bumps all over the legs that are itchy can be due to common causes like:

-Contact Dermatitis that is an allergic reaction which occurs when skin comes in contact with certain agents that your body is allergic to like skin cosmetics, detergents, soaps, fragrances,leather, latex, poison ivy etc..

-Mite infestation or Scabies..

-Another cause can be food allergy or side effect of medicines..

Consult an Allergist and get evaluated..

As of now you can take anti allergics like benadryl for relieving itching and do cool compresses over bumps..


Once the cause is ruled out it will be treated accordingly..
- In case of Contact Dermatitis you will be advised anti allergics, topical steroid ointment application and also avoiding exposure to allergen when it is ruled out...
In recurring conditions Immunotherapy will be advised to you..

For Scabies oral intake of Ivermectin and topical Premethrin lotion can be advised..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Itchy Red Bumps On The Legs?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain itchy bumps all over the legs that are itchy can be due to common causes like: -Contact Dermatitis that is an allergic reaction which occurs when skin comes in contact with certain agents that your body is allergic to like skin cosmetics, detergents, soaps, fragrances,leather, latex, poison ivy etc.. -Mite infestation or Scabies.. -Another cause can be food allergy or side effect of medicines.. Consult an Allergist and get evaluated.. As of now you can take anti allergics like benadryl for relieving itching and do cool compresses over bumps.. Once the cause is ruled out it will be treated accordingly.. - In case of Contact Dermatitis you will be advised anti allergics, topical steroid ointment application and also avoiding exposure to allergen when it is ruled out... In recurring conditions Immunotherapy will be advised to you.. For Scabies oral intake of Ivermectin and topical Premethrin lotion can be advised.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.