Red, Itchy, Mystery Bumps or Bites

[sassygirl368]

I have been plagued with what I thought were insect bites since Nov 2009. I have been to four different doctors, tried many different topical and oral meds to no avail. The docters tested my blood and stool for any parasites and none were found. I have cats and had them treated for mites, fleas, or anything else they could possibly have, even though they are indoor pets and never go outside. I had my carpets cleaned, my home sprayed for insects, steam cleaned all of our mattresses, and now, I am at a total loss.  These bumps appear at anytime and look like mosquito bites and itch terribly. They started on my stomach, then moved to my shoulders and back. The bumps then appeared on my arms and now on my legs and back to my stomach. Very weird to say the least. I have been using white vinegar to ease the itch which seems to work temporarily. I am also taking Benadryl. After a week or so, the bumps form a scab and that scab lasts for months! After the scab is no longer there, what remains is a permanent scar!
My husband has not been affected, while my granddaughter who lives with us, now has them. My grown daughter, who does NOT live with us, has them and she has been through the same thing! She's gone through every treatment that I have. I believe they came from her husband, who is a meat cutter and also has them. Someone he works with has the same thing and she told him not to worry, they were just dust mites! ( Her husband is from Africa) I don't think so. Whatever this is, it IS contagious! And we can't find the culprit nor the cure. Please help!

[Shane0616]

I have the same thing. Itchy red welts the resemble mosquito bites. They  mainly appear along my back, sides and stomach where my pants set, however I've had them on my neck, arms, and upper back. My husband and stepson do not have this problem. Anyone know what this is?

[thow1987]

Hi, same symptoms.  Did you ever figure out the cause?  Thanks.

[thehungryghosts]

Try collembola/springtails or morgellons. http://collembolahumantreatment.wordpress.com/
http://www.stopskinmites.com/

[kritty1231]

Did you ever figure out what this was??? My five year old daughter is going through this and my four year old has a very small amount... we're currently looking for answers and I'm hoping you got some that may help us!

[Katkatnyrh]

hi, i was researching on my skin condition and read about your post. Me and my husband are experiencing the same thing now. Red bumps that looked like insect bites but there are no bugs anywhere, we are sure of that. It comes and it goes and it is recurrent. Everytime i have it, he has it too so i believe its contagious but dumb doctors say they're not. I hope all is well with you now and could provide me with your experience with the matter. Thanks.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
One of the possibilities for your symptoms is scabies and the other is of impetigo. Scabies is an infestation of the skin with the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. It is characterized by intense itching, usually at night and by small insect-type bites lesions on the skin. Diagnosis of scabies is made by scraping the skin and viewing the material under a microscope to see the characteristic mite or eggs.

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.

[Rucnfun]

It could be bullous impetigo, or just impetigo. that is contagious i know. what you need to do is go to the dermatologist and have them do a biopsy on one of the spots ( my daughter had that done ) and in a couple weeks they will have the results and thats the for sure way you can find out what it is and how to treat it.