Itchy bite-like bumps on trunks of arms

[noeyd]

I have been battling this problem for a few months and am ready to lose my mind.
I have small blister-like bumps aon my chin and around my nose, very sensitive. They develope little white heads continuously.
The ones on my arms are larger like mosquito bites, these itch like crazy. Sometimes they go down, and then will flare up again. I can't put my finger on the trigger of the flare ups. Benadryl helps a little but not enough.
Is this an allergy, a skin infection,rosacea, what? Its just not pretty, and its driving me crazy.




This discussion is related to *Small bumps on Beard, Upper Arms.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

It could be eczema, dermatitis, allergic reactions or acne.

You need to wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites.

Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps. You could take some oral antihistamine medications like cetrizine or loratadine. You need to maintain a good personal hygiene . Use a medicated sunscreen and avoid sun exposure.

Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.

For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone or desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).

Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema

Let us know if you need any further information.

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for your symptoms and a proper clinical examination.

Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing.

Regards.

[noeyd]

Thank you, I went on a 6 day steroid treatment the last time I had this. Cleared up beautifully, until the pills were done and immediatly returned. Then I took a friends antibiotics, that were prescribed by her dermatologist, and it all cleared up. I know I'm not supposed to do that, but it worked. I'v taken Zyrtec, and that doesn't work either. I guess I need antibiotics again. I'm just curious as to what this is, and what causes it.

[noeyd]

Thank you for your help. Through further research, I have discovered that what I have is a skin infection called Impetigo. Which, what I learned is caused by the staph and strep bacterium. Antibiotics are the answer. It makes a lot of sense in a very humid environment   like south Florida. There is always some strange affliction to deal with here.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

From your post it seems that you have not seen a doctor as yet for your complaints.

It would be best that you consult a doctor or skin specialist and get a clinical examination for a confirmed diagnosis. Without that it would be difficult to say with surety whether this is impetigo.

Let us know if you need any further information, try to minimise self medications and coonsult a doctor at the earliest.

Keep us posted.

Regards.