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What Causes Outbreak Of Red Itchy Lumps All Over The Body?
My friend is itching and breaking out with red bumps all over started after she got a flu shot and a hepatitis b shot, can it be that..could be flees from her dog but she doesnt think he has flees and no one else in house is getting these bumps YYYY@YYYY
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Fri, 1 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of outbreak of red itchy lumps all over the body which seems to be caused by folliculitis which is a common skin condition in which hair follicles become inflamed which is usually caused by a bacterial or fungal infection. Major reason for its occurrence is friction and other reasons are heat , sweat and dermatitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to keep that area dry , wear loose cloths. You should gently wash the infected skin twice a day with antibacterial soap. Take diet rich in fluids. Consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe antibacterial or antifungal medicine along with procedure like laser hair removal and light therapy. You should apply a warm, moist washcloth or compress and apply soothing lotions.
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 outbreak of red itchy lumps all over the body which seems to be caused by folliculitis which is a common skin condition in which hair follicles become inflamed which is usually caused by a bacterial or fungal infection. Major reason for its occurrence is friction and other reasons are heat , sweat and dermatitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to keep that area dry , wear loose cloths. You should gently wash the infected skin twice a day with antibacterial soap. Take diet rich in fluids. Consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe antibacterial or antifungal medicine along with procedure like laser hair removal and light therapy. You should apply a warm, moist washcloth or compress and apply soothing lotions.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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I really appreciate your concern, if this is the history of vaccine shots then such symptoms of allergic type reaction is very likely and it could be transient one and may not requires any treatment neither need to worry about it hope this information helps.
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I really appreciate your concern, if this is the history of vaccine shots then such symptoms of allergic type reaction is very likely and it could be transient one and may not requires any treatment neither need to worry about it hope this information helps.
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