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what do i have?

what do i have?

i have red itchy mosquito like bumps in which more then one appear each day. this is going on the third day. when i first noticed it was getting out of the shower and seen five on my thigh and the back of my leg. the next day two appeared on my hand and the side of my elbow. then last nigth another one appeared on my hand and the bottom of my foot. what is it? could it be an STD cause right before i start breaking out i had unprotected sex with my boyfriend.
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Hi,

Cherry angiomas are benign , fairly common skin growths that vary in size. They can occur almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk.

They are most common after age 40. The cause is unknown. Although painless and harmless, cherry angiomas may bleed profusely if injured.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_angioma

Cherry angiomas generally do not need to be treated. If they are cosmetically displeasing or prone to bleeding, angiomas may be removed by surgery, freezing (cryotherapy ), burning (electrosurgery/cautery), or laser.

Let us know if you need any other information.

Regards.
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Hey, you've probably gone to the doctor and solved your problem by now (I hope).  But I want to tell you it would be rare for cherry angiomas to suddenly appear and  itch and spread.  Mosquito like spots after sex can be SCABIES, which can be spread from one person to another.  A doctor can prescribe medicine to kill it.
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