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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
itchy bumpy rough skin
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
itchy bumpy rough skin
by jayman1010, Jul 05, 2008 10:58AM
Hi, I have these red, almost hive like, rough bumps (30-40) mostly on my forearms, and a few (4-5) on my legs, and one right between my nostrils. The bumps have a soft top and look like they are filled with puss. I've scratched a few and the puss comes out, some have not plugged up and i can see the small amount of puss coming out.
The ones on my right forearm are scatterd around. On my left arm they clustered together near the wrist. The ones that are not clusterd together are about 1/8" -1/4" in size.
They itch like crazy. I've put some gold bond medicated cream on the areas and that helps for a little bit. I've taken some antihistamine and ibuprofin yesterday... symptoms have not gotten any better. Woke up this morning - everything looks the same, and I haven't noticed any new bumps.
To bad I can post a picture.
The ones on my right forearm are scatterd around. On my left arm they clustered together near the wrist. The ones that are not clusterd together are about 1/8" -1/4" in size.
They itch like crazy. I've put some gold bond medicated cream on the areas and that helps for a little bit. I've taken some antihistamine and ibuprofin yesterday... symptoms have not gotten any better. Woke up this morning - everything looks the same, and I haven't noticed any new bumps.
To bad I can post a picture.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jul 06, 2008 06:44AM
, Jul 06, 2008 06:44AM
To: jayman1010
My best guess is that you have keratosis pilaris that you've picked at. This is a common, hereditary condition that produces bumps mostly on the outer, upper arms. Sometimes they look like they have a white pus-head on top, but they aren't in fact infected. My advice is to:
1. Leave them alone.
2. Apply bacitracin or neosporin ointment on the spots once a day.
3. Set up an appointment to see a skin doctor to find out what they are, so you can relax and leave them alone.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
1. Leave them alone.
2. Apply bacitracin or neosporin ointment on the spots once a day.
3. Set up an appointment to see a skin doctor to find out what they are, so you can relax and leave them alone.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
