Odd little bumps

[larz2008]

In the summer of 2007, i began to notice little odd bumps that would appear on the front of my thighs. They are pimple like and itch only sometimes. I first thought they were spider bites. But after washing my bedding and also living in other places besides my home i still got these bumps. They only seem to appear in the summer time when it it most embarrassing when i wear shorts. I only get these bumps on my front thighs. I have been to a local doctor and she gave me some itching medicine and some sort of pills i was to take. i finished the pill cycle and they were still here!!! If anyone has an answer to my problem it would be greatly appreciated!
Hope someone can help!!



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[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

This sounds like a heat rash or milaria , though nothing can be said with surety without having a look at the lesions.

'Miliaria (miliaria rubra, sweat rash or prickly heat) is a skin disease marked by small and itchy rashes. Miliaria is a common ailment in hot and humid conditions, such as in the tropics and during the summer season. '

'The prevention and treatment of miliaria primarily consists of controlling heat and humidity so that sweating is not stimulated. Measures may involve treating a febrile illness; removing occlusive clothing; limiting activity; providing air conditioning; or, as a last resort, having the patient move to a cooler climate.'

You could read more about the condition at the following links -

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

and

http://www.emedicine.com/DERM/topic266.htm

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 . Wear lose, comfortable clothes.

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.

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

Regards.

[larz2008]

Thank you so much for this info! I read up on those internet sites you gave me and i found that it talks about a humid climate! i have lived in the same place all my life and  didn't know if that made any difference. They seem to get bad then i begin to think they are starting to clear up and then they come back bad again!?!? im so confused!!!

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

I am glad the post was of help to you.

You should try to avoid sun exposure, remain indoors in an air conditioned environment preferably.

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 . Wear lose, comfortable clothes.

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.

Consult a skin specialist if your symptoms persist.

Regards.