Skin bumps

I am 46 years old.  I have these bumps, what I would call plaques, on my upper and lower legs.  No where else on my body.  They do not itch at all.  They are skin colored and I can scrape them off with my fingernail.  I have hundred's of them and am wondering what they are and how to get rid of them short of picking each one off.  Thanks!!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Without examination,confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but it can be pityriasis rosea,contact dermatitis,eczema or psoriasis.

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 sometimes by itching.

No treatment is usually required. In most patients, the condition lasts only a matter of weeks or months(upto six months)

If the rash persists then it will be best to get it evaluated from a dermatologist.Other possibilities have to be ruled out then.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.