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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Itchy Bumps
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
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Itchy Bumps
by Barb M., Jul 10, 2000 12:00AM
I'm a 51 year old female and for the past 6 years I have been experiencing very small itchy pumps on my upper torso (arms, chest,back shoulers) and in the lower back of my head. They come and they go but always seem to come back in the same places. These little bumps itch intensely and I find myself scratching them until they open up, bleed a little and then form a scab. They began coincidentally when my menopause began. In the beginning it was worse right before my period and when I ovulated. It was almost like clockwork. Now that I no longer get my period I noticed it flares when I'm warm or upset or sometimes in the shower. It NEVER occurs on my legs or feet or hands or face. I'm wondering if it could be due to lack of estrogen or what your opinion is?
Thank you for your time.
Barb
Thank you for your time.
Barb
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jul 10, 2000 12:00AM
, Jul 10, 2000 12:00AM
Barb:
I apologize, but your description really doesn't remind me of any skin condition in particular. It certainly doesn't sound like a hormone-related problem. Has a dermatologist ever seen these bumps when they are present? If not, I'd suggest it. Meanwhile, I'd go to the drugstore and get some Sarna lotion and chlortrimeton 4mg tablets (both over-the-counter.) Use the lotion as often as you need to for itch, and take one of the tablets at bedtime. These measures may help the itch to some extent.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
I apologize, but your description really doesn't remind me of any skin condition in particular. It certainly doesn't sound like a hormone-related problem. Has a dermatologist ever seen these bumps when they are present? If not, I'd suggest it. Meanwhile, I'd go to the drugstore and get some Sarna lotion and chlortrimeton 4mg tablets (both over-the-counter.) Use the lotion as often as you need to for itch, and take one of the tablets at bedtime. These measures may help the itch to some extent.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
They seem to itch more when I sweat or take a bath.I've thried the grease my doctor gave,but still there and its been a month now. What could this be?
Every time I get a scrape, cut, scratch, or burn (any kind of injury that tears the skin) I get very itchy, red bumps that appear to be under the skin WHEN THE CUT OR SCRAPE IS STARTING TO HEAL. The bumps seems to fester only when the sore is healing. They are extremely itchy and sort of resemble poison ivy but I know poison ivy is ruled out.
PLEASE HELP!
Thank you. Liza