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How to get rid of itchy bumps on the upper body?

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Published At January 16, 2024
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I get an uncontrollable itchy all over my body, especially my upper body with bumps. Kindly help.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

The rashes that have appeared are demographic urticaria. Urticaria is an allergic reaction that occurs on the skin and can be seen on any part or every single part of the body. It can be on and off with extreme itching and rashes, which appear and disappear within a few minutes to hours or even days. This allergic reaction is due to external stimuli as well as internal stimuli. External stimuli would include changes in the climate, including heat from the Sun during winters and summers, exposure to any possible allergens in the form of atmospheric pollutants, food allergies, and any allergy to topical medications or creams. Internal stimuli include any sudden changes in the body's temperature while undergoing stress, during examinations, due to sleeplessness, sweating, or specific changes in the body temperature following a bath.

As you have mentioned, the sudden appearance of rashes and itching after undressing is due to the sudden changes in the temperature. Because it is due to temperature changes, they can appear on and off based on exposure to different climatic conditions and temperatures, and therefore, using the opposite temperature to help the rashes subside is the best option. Urticaria can be seen at any age and can appear for the first time, which may even show reactions to medications or food items to which there was no previous history of allergy. A calming lotion can be used once or twice daily on the entire body for a soothing effect.

Through patch and prick testing, allergy panel tests may be done by testing the possible allergens, including food items, insects, medications, and any external pollutants on the skin. Following the same, the technician or doctor would provide you with a detailed report of the possible allergies you may be favorable to. In such situations, it will be helpful to avoid the potential allergen to prevent future recurrences. In case of allergy to temperature changes, as I mentioned earlier, applying the opposite temperature (Cold or hot compresses) is advised.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty
Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

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