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Why do I get small non-itchy bumps on my hands, legs, and chest after alcohol consumption?

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Dr. K. Shobana

Published At May 9, 2022
Reviewed AtDecember 12, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

There are several small bumps similar to hives but they are not red. These small bumps are all over the hands, legs, and chest, and they are itching. They arose after alcohol consumption. I take an anti-allergic tablet for this.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. This looks like a heat rash, medically known as miliaria (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It is caused by blockage of sweat ducts and can get worsened by sweating and heat. Take a cold bath twice a day and avoid conditions inducing too much sweat and heat, if possible. Put on loose cotton clothes. And use the following medications for a week. Use Fusidic acid cream, apply twice a day. Use Calamine lotion, apply after the cream. Continue the tablet Allegra 180 mg once a day. The rash will heal with exfoliation (superficial scaling), which is normal. Take care.

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

Dr. Dilip Kumar Meena
Dr. Dilip Kumar Meena

Dermatology

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