Question 1

i have red bumps on my right arm what should i do

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You must b: more descriptive and upload a good pic,if possible.Tell us things like itchy,painful,evolution,time,specific location,your age,other medical problems,meds, response to treatment,etc.

Question 2

red bumps on my right arm along with what i believe to be elbow rash. i want to know what is causing it, i'm allergic to dust and mold.

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See your doctor: This problem can only be solved by seeing your doctor and being evaluated face-to-face.  After a thorough examination, your doctor should be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.

Question 3

what are the red bumps? i have some red bumps wich do not itch they are on my chest and right arm i had them for 1 or 2 weeks

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Get a diagnosis: There are many types and causes of skin rashes.  Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections can cause rashes on the skin. Insect bites can also be the cause of a rash on the skin.  Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 4

i have developed a rash & no clue what it is.  started with red bumps on left waistline, then right, then right arm, now left.  it looks almost like severe acne, but isn't and itches.  any ideas?

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See for Exam: Rashes can only be DX with visual inspection and exam.
I would suggest seeing your DR and get the correct DX and treatment if necessary.

Question 5

what's the cause of mildly itchy red bumps on an arm?

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Dermatitis: You may have contact dermatitis or fungal dermatitis.It is best to see doctor so you can get some  cream for it.

Question 6

i'm getting random red bumps on my left arm. pea size. what are the causes of it?

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Contact Rash: Typically if you have a one sided specific area it may be related to something you have come in contact with. Make sure you see your primary doctor, and initially look for what may be coming in contact with that area. Also note if there is pus, or redness in the area. Other possibilities include viruses etc, but unlikely just to be in one area.

Question 7

what can cause bite-like red bumps on arms, now developing whiteheads?

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Furunculosis: Sometimes people develop bumps around hair shafts  and these are infections called furunculosis usually treated with antibiotics or soaps.

Question 8

9 month old has small red bumps that are hard on back arms and thighs. what could be the cause?

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Hard to know: Rashes are nearly impossible to diagnose without seeing. One of the most common rashes i see on the arms and thighs is keratosis pilaris. Google the images to see if it looks similar.

Question 9

my 2 year old has small red bumps on his back, chest and arms. what could be the cause of this?

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Revise: Thought was 2 mo old not acne at 2 yo this could be viral infection, allergic reaction, bacterial would have the rash seen be dr.

Question 10

i m gettin red bumps ovr my shoulders n arms n dey r vry itchy.its cuz of waxing i guess or sm othr reason.dey r givin bad  impression.wat cn be done?

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Rash after waxing: Your rash may be related to the trauma of the wax or a reaction to the wax.  I would recommend having your doctor evaluate the rash to determine whether it is a contact reaction or an infection.

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I have red bumps on my right arm what should i do

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Red bumps on my right arm along with what i believe to be elbow rash. i want to know what is causing it, i'm allergic to dust and mold.

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What are the red bumps? i have some red bumps wich do not itch they are on my chest and right arm i had them for 1 or 2 weeks

A member asked:

I have developed a rash & no clue what it is. started with red bumps on left waistline, then right, then right arm, now left. it looks almost like severe acne, but isn't and itches. any ideas?

A member asked:

What's the cause of mildly itchy red bumps on an arm?

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I'm getting random red bumps on my left arm. pea size. what are the causes of it?

A member asked:

What can cause bite-like red bumps on arms, now developing whiteheads?

A member asked:

9 month old has small red bumps that are hard on back arms and thighs. what could be the cause?

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My 2 year old has small red bumps on his back, chest and arms. what could be the cause of this?

A member asked:

I m gettin red bumps ovr my shoulders n arms n dey r vry itchy.its cuz of waxing i guess or sm othr reason.dey r givin bad impression.wat cn be done?

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