Mosquito like bumps on legs and hands

[Renelmariah]

I have bumps that look exactly like mosquito bites. But it will appear anytime day or night, It's been going on for almost one month. They pop a few not too much. It will disappear after sometime. I am really worried, pls help! I heard that I need to go for a blood test but I am afraid of needles!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Such a rash which appears and disappears is hives. The most likely triggers for acute urticaria (hives) are allergies, allergies to medicines,Viral infections, , dental and sinus infections, fungal infections, blood transfusions and vaccines. But sometimes hives may be idiopathic.
The standard treatment of hives is oral antihistaminics and topical steroids. Oral antihistaminics relieve itching and you can get them over the counter but some of them may cause drowsiness and moreover since your child is just 2 years old, hence it should be taken under a medical guidance. Topical steroids is available by prescription 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.

[Arti Sharma, M.D.]

Hello there,
It seems that you are suffering from some allergies or some form of vasculitis.It can be from an allergic reaction to something. The other possibility is hives. Hives are commonly the result of illness, food allergies, medications, insect bites, extreme temperatures and hypersensitivities to certain irritants. Take over-the-counter antihistamine like hydroxyzine for relief in symptoms. The rash definitely needs to be looked at and monitored by a physician. Treatment will depend on the cause. Hope it helps.
Best luck and regards!