Wrist bumps

[Brandi16]

I  have recently noticed my wrist forming bumps, I noticed a few at first (looking like a spider bite) and then later saw more. I assume the reason for so many is due to me itching, but I am rather nervous. I am only 16 and have had shingles at the age of 10 or 11. To be honest I am usure of how it looked when it formed. It is only one one side of my body like last time, and is in a strip like line form. Please help I am kind of scared.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
For such small bumps going in a linear fashion, the burrows of scabies should be ruled out. Scabies produces small red bumps and blisters and affects specific areas of the body. Scabies may involve the webs between the fingers, the wrists or other folds of body.

I feel that you should get it evaluated from a dermatologist. The fluid exuding from the blisters can be sent for examination to find out the confirmatory diagnosis.

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 doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[maatson]

That should be fine.

[Brandi16]

Well we washed all my sheets and vacumed the bed, and i have not had the area coverd with clothing, I assume to just keep an eyeon it, and keep calamine lotion on it?

[Caryopteris]

Maybe chiggers if you had clothing covering the area, particularly tight clothing.  You would have gotten them outside.  They itch terribly and can scar.  

When I have itching from bites, I put alcohol on them to distract me from the itching discomfort.  

[maatson]

Cimicosis (Bedbug bite) goes linear (Strip). Not likely to be HZ.