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What Could Cause Small And Red Itchy Spots On My Arms, Feet, Legs, Middle Back, Fingers And Neck?
For 2-3 weeks I have been getting small, red itchy spots on my arms, feet, legs, middle back, fingers, and neck that don t go away. I have tried tea tree oil, purification oil, and Benedryl at night so I can get to sleep. If I scratch them, a fluid crusts over the spot. They are not caused by mosquitos, no-see-ums, or any other critter that I can see. I just examined the sheets and mattress and there is nothing there.
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Fri, 3 Aug 2018
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Hello,
Perhaps the itchy spots are from sarcoptes scabiei infection which causes scabies. I suggest a single whole body application of 5% permethrin cream, left overnight for 8 hours.
In addition I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg tablet for symptomatic relief from itching.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist
Perhaps the itchy spots are from sarcoptes scabiei infection which causes scabies. I suggest a single whole body application of 5% permethrin cream, left overnight for 8 hours.
In addition I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg tablet for symptomatic relief from itching.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist
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