What is this rash?

[nicole146]

I had a outbreak of some sort of rash a day ago. It is small red bumps with white in the center and hurts to touch. What could be causing this?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
This can be due to a viral infection or bacterial infection causing folliculitis, skin rash and pus formation. Apply warm compresses,Neosporin ointment and calamine lotion and avoid messing with it. You  can take anti-inflammatory pain killers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen. If the lumps persist then it will be best to get it evaluated from a dermatologist.

I hope it helps. 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.

[maatson]

Looks to me a viral rash. Any contacts had herpes or chicken pox in neighbourhood? Drug rash could be similar.Do consult your doc.