Red Spots

For about a year now, I have had some red spots (bumps) developing on my back. I believe that these spots were probly nothing more then a the occassional zit. Of course, following the prescribe treatment, I had my father apply achne (acne) treatment to my back regularly. Now the spots developed with no indication that the treatment was working. We gave it a full month to seeif the treatment would cure the spots, but nothing has worked. More recently, these spots have been accompanied by a spread of small red spots, no bigger then a pin *****. The spots on my back have began to hurt: First, it was a general pain around the spots. Second, it felt like something was poking me in that one spot on and off. Could this be a skin infection? Rash? or other? Please advise.

[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

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

Regards.