Itchy bumps on the skin can result from various conditions like allergies, skin cancer, and infection. The common causes include hives, cold sore, measles, chickenpox, poison ivy rash, scabies, etc. Consult a dermatologist for proper treatment.
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I experienced itching on my lips after eating shrimp. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,Since I ate shrimp, I have been experiencing itchiness on my lips, accompanied by small red bumps, dryness, scaliness, and swelling on the upper lip (initially in a small area). Now, it is becoming more itchy, redder, scalier, and more painful, with additional small bumps, and the swell... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry; I am here to take care of you. It appears to be angioedema due to food allergies (possibly shrimp allergy). Another possibility is cheilitis due to atopy. It could be attributed to contact allergens such as a ne... Read Full »
I have a red, bumpy, itchy rash on my arms and feet. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a red bumpy itchy rash on my arms, hands, legs, and feet. I went to the hospital for it, and no one could tell me what I had. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Atopic dermatitis is an endogenous eczema (eczema due to internal causes) characterized by extreme itchiness and recurrent symmetric eczematous dermatitis. The involvement of a site depends on the age of the patients. This chronic eczema is one... Read Full »
Why am I having itchy rashes and bumps on my skin at the time of periods?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 31 year old female. I have rashes and bumps, that itch and look like they are big bites, but they are not. They come and go in different places and are more frequent around the time of my periods. I have had these bumps for seven months now. I am attaching a picture, what are these... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and saw the attachment provided by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and it appears that you have urticaria or hives in simpler terms. These usually occur when your immune system is a bit low such as during your periods, af... Read Full »
I am 34 weeks pregnant and have small bumps on the outer edge of my vagina. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor, I have found small bumps on the outer edge of my vagina. They are itchy and sometimes burning. Once in a while they leak a little blood but mostly yellow discharge. Also I am 34 weeks pregnant and currently on some medicines for UTI. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have not seen your problem and nature of the bumps, but from the symptoms you mentioned I suspect that this could be HSV (herpes simplex virus), but I am not sure about it. As you are pregnant, I would suggest you contact your local doctor and have it assessed urge... Read Full »
I have itching and white scaly bumps on my anus. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old male, actively involved in homosexual intercourse (anal) for many years, both safe and unsafe, with multiple different partners. However, a few months back, after safe anal intercourse (using condoms), I felt an itch on my anus. I noticed very minute white scaly bum... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have checked the picture (attachment hidden to protect the identity of the patient); if there was unprotected sex - one needs to think of sexually transmitted infections like: 1. TPHA- Treponema palladium hemagglutination. 2. HPV (h... Read Full »
I have a bump on the right side of my head with pain and itching. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I have noticed a bump on the right side of my head ten months back. Sometimes on that small spot, I have a dull ache and sometimes itchiness. I have visited a family doctor a few days back, and it hurt when he touched the spot. Since then, I have had pain in that area every day, it comes ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I suggest you undergo an ultrasound of the bump and, if possible, excision with biopsy depending on the findings in the ultrasound. Is the bump soft and tender? If it is reddish and tender, we might give you antibiotics. I hope this helps. Read Full »
Why does my itchy fungal infection on my thighs recur with the discontinuation of medications?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from a fungal infection on my thighs and backside like red bumpy rings with itching for the last five months. A doctor suggested I take Candiforce 100 with Hicope 10 and Betamethasone for 15 days. But when the medicines are stopped, the infection starts again, so please ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Fungal infection indeed is very problematic if it becomes recurrent. First of all, you must keep these precautions in mind: 1. Do not keep the area wet at all. Use powder frequently to keep it dry. 2. Avoid itchi... Read Full »
I have raised itchy bumps on my hand for the past 4 months. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have acute kidney injury (warning stage). Also, I have had itchy bumps on my hand for the past 4 months that wake me up at night, and the circulation in my feet is not good. Why? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern regarding your creatinine reports and itchy bumps on your skin. Can you please elaborate on your symptoms? Do you have any history of reduced urine output? Swelling in legs? What is your blood pressure? Are there any other alternative over-the... Read Full »
Please suggest medications for pus-filled bumps due to insect bite.
Query: Hello doctor, Some insects bit me and I have got an infection because of scratching it and now my lower leg is completely filled with these bumps with pus in some of them. I have been prescribed antibiotics and allergy medication as well as an ointment. Is there anything else that could be done? It ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. IgE (immunoglobulin E) is raised, this indicates allergic infection or parasitic infection. ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) is raised so chronic infection. Is there fever? Stomachache? History of hives? Allergic dermatitis? Atopy? Aggravation factors? Insect bit... Read Full »
Why do I have small red itchy bumps around my groin?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a really irritating itch around my groin area, inner thigh and also in the abdomen area. It has spread to my buttock area too. I need help in solving this. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need more information on your problem. Since how long do you have this problem? Is there any skin discoloration seen? Kindly let me know above details. Also, if possible kindly upload a picture of inner thigh region. Read Full »
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