Itchy red spots

[taylow]

I have randomly gotten red itchy bumps all over me, I have had them about three times, ( going away for 1 week) but this time they aren;t going away. To me they look like bug bites so I have washed all my blankets and pj's for the third time, but i do have a feather bed I haven't removed or washed. It seems like I get new ones everyday, but not always after I wake up. They have no pattern to where they are and usually are spread everywhere on my arms, lower legs, torso, hands and belt area. I am EXTREMELY concerned and will be going to a doctor ASAP, but until then, I wanted to get advice from here. They are NOT a rash or chicken pox, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help answer my question!,

Thank You ,
T.H.H.

[BhumikaMD]

It could be eczema, sweat dermatitis, allergic reactions or eczema.

You need to wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites.

Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps. You could take some oral antihistamine medications like cetrizine or loratadine. You need to maintain a good personal hygiene .

Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.

For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone or desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).

Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms.

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

Let us know if you need any further information.

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for your symptoms and a proper clinical examination.

Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing.

Regards.

[nyteb]

Obviously you need to see a doctor, but depending on size, they could be hives or dermatitis.  It sounds more like contact dermatitis.  Have you checked your fabric softener and any skin care products you use?  Try changing to unscented products.  Dove beauty bars for sensitive skin are widely recommended by dermatologists. And are you on antihistamines?  That may help as well.