Really itchy skin

[steven85]

Hello, I've been having little white bumps come up on my arms and tehy're really itchy... I was just wondering what you guys think may cause this...
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a45/stg3pwr/01272008780.jpg
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[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

I saw the images you posted. Differentials may include allergic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, an urticaria.These conditions are usually itchy. I just have a few questions:

Importantly, has this just occurred? and do you have history of allergies? If yes, I suggest you seek immediate consult since this may be an allergic reaction.The trigger has to be identified and the condition has to be managed ( antihistamine, close supervision).


Have you in anyway exposed yourself to extreme heat ,or dry dusty surroundings lately?

Any change in soaps, lotions , clothes , bed sheets?

Any intake of medications?

Were the little white bumps associated with food intake ?

Are they found in other parts of the body?

Consult a physician for proper assessment and discuss with him/her the use of antihistamines and corticosteroids to relieve the symptoms.

[steven85]

Hello, thanks for the quick reply. This just started happening. I thought it was due to an allergic reaction also, but I've never been allergic to anything that I can remember growing up.

No change in anything...except my room gets dusty often. But I've been in my room for a long time. So really no change..

Itching comes and goes and it's just on my arms.