The More I Scratch, the Worse these Red Bumps Get...What are Posted: 02-22-06 09:39am
Hello, I have been getting these red bumps
all over my body lately. They do not
hurt, but they itch very bad. It also
seems like the more I scratch the worse
they itch. Most of them are on my scalp,
but I also get them on my torso, neck,
upper legs and buttocks, and even on my
face occasionally. The bumps seem to last
anywhere from a day to a few days, but as
some go away, others appear. Sometimes
they are small and dont really get red,
but still itch. I have tried moisterizing
soaps, TSal and TGel shampoo, and lotions.
I cannot tell if these are even working,
but if they are, they arent helping much.
Sometimes the itching is so bad, I cant
even sleep. Please help me, I am
desparate. I will be happy to provide any
other information requested.
It sounds as if the red, itching bumps all
over your body are probably being caused
by anallergic skin disorder. A
dermatologist can best help you. S/he will
probably recommend anti-allergic therapy
(antihistamines and corticosteroids).
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