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What Causes Small Flat, Nickel-sized Bumps In Under Arms?

My boyfriend has been itchy for 4 days now and he developed flat, nickel-sized bumps under his arm (by the pits), on his hips and the sides of his torso. His right wrist and right foot have also began swelling. He said it s not painful, just itchy with a bit of a burning sensation. I had him use Benadryl lotion and a calahyst-type lotion and both seem to help, but everything is still the same. Any insight would be appreciated.
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Hello,

Your boyfriend may be having the condition of keratosis pilaris. This condition can be due to blockage of oil glands and resultant eruptions.

i treat my patients with keratolytic agents and give antihistamine tablets. You can talk to your dermatologist for the same.

All the best.
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What Causes Small Flat, Nickel-sized Bumps In Under Arms?

Hello, Your boyfriend may be having the condition of keratosis pilaris. This condition can be due to blockage of oil glands and resultant eruptions. i treat my patients with keratolytic agents and give antihistamine tablets. You can talk to your dermatologist for the same. All the best.