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itchy bumps

i recently just broke out in small itchy bumps on my arms stomach back and neck. not at all times do they itch. what can this be?
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563773 tn?1374246539
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Hello,
These bumps can be due to contact dermatitis, allergies, heat rash or sweat dermatitis. Avoid using any lotions and creams for the meantime. Use a mild cleanser with moisturizing properties like Cetaphil. Also use cotton clothes and change the clothes twice if there is any increased sweating. Try keeping the skin free of sweat as far as possible. If the symptoms still persist then you can apply mild steroid like dermacort. For the itching antihistaminics like Benadryl or Claritin can be taken.

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


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Wow exactly what I needed to know I was wounder what these red bumps were but it makes sense it's on my shoulders and stomach n I've been sweating alot lately n I started working long sleeves n they are now on my arms. They do not itch at all but I also recently noticed my allergies I never had allergies before and I've never had these bumps before from sweat but now I have allergies n sweat alot n have red bumps thank you for your help
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