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What Causes Red Bumps Under Skin Followed By Dry Scaly Skin?

Hi i am 50 yrs. old i am 5'3 and weigh 220. In the past few yrs. i have been having trouble with my left arm on the fore arm. It is long, red, bumps underneath the skin. it sometimes burns, sometimes itches, it gets dark then red, It used to disappear but it has stayed for the last couple of months, The bumps underneath the skin are getting worse. When it does disappear it is dry scaly skin. Could this be psiorasis? thank you
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Hello,

It may be erythema nodosum. Kindly consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. There may be some cause like some systemic infection, herpes simples, another viral disease, autoimmune diseases, drugs like Sulla and bromide etcetera. Steroids in tapering doses may be considered.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,      
Dr. Ilyas Patel
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What Causes Red Bumps Under Skin Followed By Dry Scaly Skin?

Hello, It may be erythema nodosum. Kindly consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. There may be some cause like some systemic infection, herpes simples, another viral disease, autoimmune diseases, drugs like Sulla and bromide etcetera. Steroids in tapering doses may be considered. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilyas Patel