Why are there small bumps in groups on my body, and how can I treat them?

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After going through the history and image provided from your end (the attachment is hidden to protect the patient's identity), it appears as lichen nitidus, which is basically an inflammatory condition that appears on the skin. They may be seen on any part of the body, including the chest, abdomen, private areas, buttocks, fingers, and extremities. The reason for their appearance is unknown and is mostly seen following any cuts and injuries on the body, but not necessarily. They may appear on and off and usually subsides on their own. They may appear skin-colored, pink, or red in some individuals and may be glistening in appearance, forming papules or bumps on the skin in groups. They usually do not cause symptoms but may cause mild itching in some individuals. They are not life-threatening problems and usually do not cause any complications. They subside on their own and do not require any treatment as such unless they are present in large numbers or are symptomatic. Therefore, do not worry.

I suggest you take the following with the advice of your physician:

1. Mometasone cream may be applied at night in a very small quantity on the affected area in a very thin layer for a maximum period of two weeks. They help in faster reduction of any swelling or inflammation if present.

2. Although they are not an allergic reaction, milk and dairy products, sweets, and red meat may be avoided.

3. In case of severe lesions on the body, phototherapy treatment under the light which is done in sessions at a hospital, may be done. However, currently, they are not required.

4. Instead of the above treatment, sun exposure in the early morning hours between 7 AM to 8 AM for 20 minutes helps with reducing their appearance.

5. Tablet Levocet M (Levocetirizine 5 mg and Montelukast 10 mg) once daily one hour before going to sleep at night for two weeks may be used in case of itching or discomfort.

Do not worry. They usually go off by themselves in a few weeks to months and are not dangerous. Due to the fact that their trigger is unknown and the cause is unknown, they are no ways to prevent them. For most individuals, it may eventually stop appearing.

Hope the details provided above were informative and provided clarity.

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