Itchy bumps

in the last week i got bumps on my hands and they started itching. and then i got the same bumps on my feet and they itch too. i cant help but itching it.
I have no idea what this thing might be and i dont know how i got it.
Do you have any ideas?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms it sounds like scabies but the diagnosis needs to be confirmed. Viral infections and allergic reaction also need to be ruled out. Scabies is characterized by intense itching, usually at night and by small insect-type bites lesions on the skin. Diagnosis of scabies is made by scraping the skin and viewing the material under a microscope to see the characteristic mite or eggs.

I suggest you to get an evaluation done from a dermatologist.

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.