Question 1

itchy bumps on the both achilles' tendons, flesh colored, bleed when scratched. not spreading, but not going away. live in cold chicago.

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Without seeing: The lesions I am not sure what they are. Any lesion that would bleed though would concern me and i would likely biopsy for definitive diagnosis and treatment. In that region i would perform a shave biopsy of one of the lesions.

Question 2

what can cause you to have constant itchy achilles tendon?

Accepted Answer

Irritation: If the shoes rubs on the tendon it can irritate the skin and create an itching feeling.

Question 3

itchy red bite-like blotch on achilles' tendon. thought it was a bite. hasn't gone away in 3weeks. size of thumb, bumpy?

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Hard to say: Without seeing it, but I'd advise you to have it checked out since it doesn't belong. If you wanted to try something prior to seeing a doctor I would try a topical OTC steroid cream. I.e 1percent hydrocortisone.

Question 4

can carpet beetles cause itchy bumps?

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Yes: Capet beetles can cause a variety of rashes, even asthma and nasal allergy attaccks. For more information, see http://ento.Psu.Edu/extension/factsheets/carpet-beetle-dermatitis.

Question 5

what can cause itchy bumps on my fingers?

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Several causes: One cause of small itchy bumps with clear fluid that tends to occur along the insides of the fingers is "pompholyx" or dyshydrotic eczema.  The bumps tend to be very itchy.  I suspect a dermatologist can give a much longer list of causes.

Question 6

what could itchy bumps on feet be caused by?

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Bumps: Most likely is some sort of contact dermatitis or eczema.  A fungal infection is possible too.  See a doctor for an exam.

Question 7

what might cause painful, itchy bumps on the toes?

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Athletes foot: The main cause of this may be athletes foot.  Other causes may be an allergic dermatitis.  See your podiatrist for a detailed diagnosis and treatment medication.

Question 8

what can cause small red itchy bumps on inner thigh?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Hives localized to the inner thighs may be due to multiple causes. The area is warm and one thigh can rub against the other. It can be due to cloth or chemicals in pants, just to give a few examples. Wear non-tight pants; when itchy, apply Sarna with pramoxime. Otherwise, keep dry with cornstarch or talc. Take an antihistamine such as fexofenadine or cetirizine. No help - see your physician.

Question 9

what could be the cause of red, raised, non itchy bumps on upper torso?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Not sure if you are a man or a woman, but a man can have folliculitis on the chest hair, both can have acne there too, and many other reasons can cause raised red bumps. Best is to see your doctor to examine the rash and give you a proper diagnosis.

Question 10

itchy bumps all over my body! it's not hives so what else can cause this?

Accepted Answer

How long?: If it lasts over 6 weeks, see an allergist. If it is short term, try some otc antihistamine up to 4 x the regular frequency but watch out for drowsiness. If it did not work, see an allergist.

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Itchy bumps on the both achilles' tendons, flesh colored, bleed when scratched. not spreading, but not going away. live in cold chicago.

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What can cause you to have constant itchy achilles tendon?

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Itchy red bite-like blotch on achilles' tendon. thought it was a bite. hasn't gone away in 3weeks. size of thumb, bumpy?

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Can carpet beetles cause itchy bumps?

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What can cause itchy bumps on my fingers?

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What can cause small red itchy bumps on inner thigh?

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Itchy bumps all over my body! it's not hives so what else can cause this?

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