These do look like hives. My son had something that looked like these a few months ago and i thought they were bug bites or something. i took him to the pediatrician and he said that they were hives and to take benadryl for a week or so. That did resolve them. My son's hives did not itch and were not as red as pictures i saw on the internet. I really think that is what they are. I would try the benadryl for awhile and see if they get better.
Hi,
It could be eczema, sweat dermatitis, allergic reactions or insect bites.
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 to rule out scabies or any other cause.
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Regards.