dermatology question

[Teris44]

I awoke with small red bumps in a diagonal line from wrist to elbow all in a row and only one right arm
the bumps appear almost 'welt-like'
they dont itch nor produce any substance
the severity of the bumps varies as the line goes up forearm

[Teris44]

Ty - I was wondering about shingles except I had no precipating symtoms.and now its all gone - it was truly bizaare in the appearance of how straight the line was and how long it ran up my forearm

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms it can be hives, insect bites or shingles rash. Shingles occurs in people who have had chickenpox and represents a reactivation of the dormant varicella-zoster virus. The first sign is usually a tingling feeling, itchiness, or stabbing pain on the skin. After a few days, a rash appears as a band or patch of raised dots on the side of the trunk or face. The rash develops into small, fluid-filled blisters which begin to dry out and crust over within several days.

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.