Red Bumps

[rosewink911]

I have got red bumps that started out looking alot like mosquito bites. They were found almost all over my body, but they were clustered together around my torso, especially the upper part of my back (the part where my hair touches my back) and around my chest area. However, there are only one or two on my legs and scarcely any on my arms. Technically, these bumps don't really look red, but a dull, dark pinkish or a dull light pinkish, depending on how long the spots have been there. It is like, um, crusted. You know, dry skin around it. Oh and I had this some time ago, and it went down after I went to the doctor and had some cream. But now, it is back again (Just noticed it...) and they are sprouting at the EXACT same spot they used to be, just a little larger. Help! What should I do? Is it infection? Or what is it?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
These can be due to folliculitis, cysts (if they appear as lumps) or pityriasis rosea. Pityriasis rosea is a common human skin disease which presents as numerous patches of pink or red oval rash. The rash may be accompanied by low-grade headache, fever, nausea and fatigue and itching. Topical and oral steroids are needed. Water, sweat, and soap may cause irritation and should be avoided in the disease. Topical zinc oxide and calamine lotion are useful for pruritus.

I suggest you to get it examined 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.

[rosewink911]

Help! Please help!