I am getting worried

I have had very bad itching on my arms, legs and stomach and seems to be getting worse for the last month, i have seen my doctor and she has given me pills as well as some itching cream i dont find this to be very effective. they are clear bumps but wen i itch them i make them bleed so they end up as big red bumps. it also seems lyk i rash out after itching mostly on my arms. i have scratched so badly on my feet i have had to go on antibiotics due to big scabs on my feet that are painful. should i see a dermotoligist about this itching i even have some on the bottom of my feet!!??

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be due to contact dermatitis, allergic reaction, hives or scabies bites. Diagnosis of scabies is made by scraping the skin and viewing the material under a microscope to see the characteristic mite or eggs.
Till then, take some antihistaminic like Benadryl and apply some calamine lotion. If the symptoms persist then please get an evaluation done by a dermatologist. you may need topical and oral steroids.

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 dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.