Hoping I'm just crazy

I have eczema and I have noticed that every now and then I will get hives or bumps that magically become scratches just a short while later (less than an hour).  There is not a lot of itching.  I also have rashes that come and go but I think that is the eczema.  I was scared of skin parasites but there isn't much itching and no real pain in any of the affected areas.  I do notice a sort of crawling feeling over skin and a weird bubling underneath but could that be some sort of dryness?  I notice that it gets a little better the more water I drink.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It looks like hives which come and go in response to an allergy. You can take some antihistaminic like benadryl or Claritin. Although the rash may be itchy, avoid scratching it because you may damage the skin, and allow bacteria to get in, leading to infection. You may also need topical and oral steroids which are available under prescription. Also if the symptoms persist then get parasthesia ruled out.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.