bug bite type rash but no bugs

I get a bug bite sensation, but never a bug sighting. I get an immediate bump that looks like a mosquito bite . It itches for a few minutes but then stops. I get them on all parts of my body. I might just get one at a time or several different areas at a time. It happens when I sleep, when I'm at work, when I'm dressed, when I'm not... I can't find any pattern to the outbreaks, but it does seem to worsen when I sleep which might be due  from body heat. I don't have animals. People have stayed with me and even used my bed and never felt any bites. I've looked for bedbugs but can't find any. Can't find any bugs. This has been going on for about two years now. I did go through menopause about the same time that this started not that it's related, I'm just saying. It's driving me crazy... I mean really. Can anyone help figure this out.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
These rashes can be due to hives in response to an allergic reaction, contact dermatitis or eczema. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps.

If the symptoms persist then get it evaluated 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 doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.