Hi... I ve noticed small bumps appearing on my skin... Some itchy, some not and some feel scabbed but don t appear to be... Some are alone and some are clustered... The clustered ones are ringed with polkadot like bruises... I m also experiencing aches and pains... Please help? Many thanks, Jodie
It may be viral infection...called herpes zoster. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would recommend a course of antiviral drug like acyclovir 800 mg thrice a day for two weeks. Oral steroid in tapering dose may be considered to prevent post herpetic neuralgia. Apply silver sulfa diazine cream.
Hope this helps.
Dr.Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist
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What Causes Small,itchy Bumps On Skin?
Hi, It may be viral infection...called herpes zoster. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would recommend a course of antiviral drug like acyclovir 800 mg thrice a day for two weeks. Oral steroid in tapering dose may be considered to prevent post herpetic neuralgia. Apply silver sulfa diazine cream. Hope this helps. Dr.Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist