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Query: Hello doctor,On both of my legs, I always have bumps that mimic pimples; they do not hurt or itch, but they are there all the time. I called in an expert because I was convinced there were bed bugs but I was unable to locate them. The bumps emerge close to one another, are red, fade away like scars,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. According to the details and the pictures (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), it seems to be scabies, a reaction to an insect bite brought on by tiny mites. These insects are typically only visi... Read Full »
Will bed bugs cause rashes on legs and arms?
Query: Hi doctor,I have rashes for a couple of days and it seems to be itchy. It appeared first on the lower back of my legs. Then, it got spread on my legs and arms. I am not sure whether it is due to allergy or dust mites or bed bugs. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have rashes for a couple of days and it seems to be itchy. You can take tablet Loratidine 10 mg one tablet orally eight hourly for ten days. You can use Calamine lotion (Zinc oxide with Ferric oxide). Apply it below the neck for fifteen days. It has started to sprea... Read Full »
I am confused about getting bed bug bites or some kind of allergy. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My question is about the identification of possible bug bed bites. I noticed them on the torso bilaterally along the midline of both flanks. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the photo and details (attachments removed for the patient's identity protection). I hope the lesions are limited to only flanks, as mentioned. These may be due to irritation or allergies, or even bug bites. Avoid irritants or allergens. If your skin is dr... Read Full »
Why do I get pus-filled bumps when traveling to a hot climate?
Query: Hi doctor, I am currently traveling in a very hot and humid climate and have been swimming a lot. Two days ago, I woke up with red bumps on one side, which appeared fairly localized. The bumps got darker within a day. Now there are a couple of bumps that have pus, and they look like whiteheads. The ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed your case and suggest this could be a bug bite reaction. Sometimes bugs are so tiny that they can not be seen with the human eye. So stay relaxed; you will soon feel better. I would advise the following: Apply 5 percent Perm... Read Full »