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Ever since I was a child I get these little red bumps on the my hands, knees, elbows, and inner thighs. They itch like crazy but I find that if I dont itch them they wont spread out and they'll usually go away within a week or so. This usually happens around the summer time but it has happened in the winter at times too. I dont think I'm allergic to anything. If I scratch my skin in one spot for too long the bumps will appear no matter what the situation.
Do I have a skin disease? Does this sound familiar, perhaps like a mild form of Psoriasis?
Do I have a skin disease? Does this sound familiar, perhaps like a mild form of Psoriasis?
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! ^_^ This totally helps. I have an appointment next week.
Again, thank you for your time and help.
~Jen
Again, thank you for your time and help.
~Jen
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi
Yes, if this is an allergic dermatitis which may be likely based on your post then your dermatologist may be able to give the right topical medications for this. The best way to prevent flares is to avoid any known triggers. Summer is the time of the year that you have to be more careful. Taking oral antihistamines and applying topical corticosteroids in the area may help.
Yes, if this is an allergic dermatitis which may be likely based on your post then your dermatologist may be able to give the right topical medications for this. The best way to prevent flares is to avoid any known triggers. Summer is the time of the year that you have to be more careful. Taking oral antihistamines and applying topical corticosteroids in the area may help.
No I have not been assessed by a dermatologist but was planning on it sometime this summer when work slows down a bit.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi.
Yes this may be eczematous in nature and you have also noted that this seems to occur at a certain part of the year. This suggests that a particular trigger is present which could have contributed to the skin condition. I suggest that you have this assessed by a dermatologist. Eczema presents with redness and itchiness. The presence of the itchiness initiates an itch scratch cycle which may lead to excoriations in the area. Eczema is a chronic inflammatory condition and may persist or recur for quite some time. You may need to prevent all possible triggers if this is feasible.
Have you been assessed by a dermatologist regarding this?
Yes this may be eczematous in nature and you have also noted that this seems to occur at a certain part of the year. This suggests that a particular trigger is present which could have contributed to the skin condition. I suggest that you have this assessed by a dermatologist. Eczema presents with redness and itchiness. The presence of the itchiness initiates an itch scratch cycle which may lead to excoriations in the area. Eczema is a chronic inflammatory condition and may persist or recur for quite some time. You may need to prevent all possible triggers if this is feasible.
Have you been assessed by a dermatologist regarding this?
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