Question 1

i have 1 small itchy bump that won't go away. thought it was a bug bite, but it's been weeks. when i scratch, it becomes ashy around the bump.?

Accepted Answer

Have it evaluated.: It is possible that there might be a small smoldering infection in the center of that lesion. Either way if it will not go away then see your dr. As some skin cancers may present that way and can be treated easily through excision. Have it evaluated.

Question 2

hand sanitizer dried out hands & skin cut & bled & have tiny itchy bumps that won't go away with creams or hydrocortisone. fungal? allergy? bacterial?

Accepted Answer

Irritant: This is from an irritant reaction because of the alcohol. You may try a hand sanitizer (with a moisturizer)without alcohol or the regular one with a moisturizer and see whether you can tolerate either.

Question 3

itchy bumps won't go away  on my face, if i  scratch my skin raises and gets so dry and a dark red color. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Many answers: Your rash needs to be examined by a doctor who may refer you to a dermatologist. If you blush easily, these bumps may be from rosacea.

Question 4

i have these blister like bumps only on my palms they are itchy and they hurt. they get really hard like calluses and won't go away?

Accepted Answer

Please seek: dermatologic evaluation for accurate assessment and treatment plan. Take care.

Question 5

i have a few little itchy, red bumps on the outside of my hip. i thought they were bug bites but they won't go away, for 5 months. what are they?

Accepted Answer

Rash: The physical examination performed by an evaluating physician is critical for diagnosis of rashes. Questions about the cause of a rash cannot typically be answered unless the rash description involves great details.

Question 6

a bump that looks exactly like a mosquito bite or a pimple has formed on my scalp and wont go away. painless, non itchy, doesnt bleed. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

: You may watch and wait. If the "bump" more than doubles in size, ulcerates, bleeds, more bumps develop, you get fever or lose weight, see a doctor.

Question 7

there is itchy, and inflamed, red, sore, my discharge smells terrible. i never had a problem like this before. small bumps on the inside of my vulva, near the entrance. lined up in the same order. they won't go away, as well as everything else. help?

Accepted Answer

STD? Genital herpes?: This sounds like an STD, especially new genital herpes -- the main cause of painful genital sores or bumps, especially when combined with abnormal doscjarge. Of course STD is possible only if you are sexually active. No matter what, you must get care ASAP -- see a doctor within a day. (If herpes, diagnosis is most accurate and treatment most effective the sooner they are done.) Good luck.

Question 8

itchy pimple like bumps on chin and face. won't go away. bumps grow when touched. red and white blotches on palms. what std could cause this?

Accepted Answer

If you're worried: about an STD, the blotches on your palm may be a sign of syphilis.  Regardless ,you should get tested for all STD's including HIV if you've had unprotected sex.  The facial symptoms are likely not STD related except for being an acne outbreak from stressing about the STD.

Question 9

bumps on my  itchy elbows don't go away! what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Hyperkeratosis: When skin thickens on the elbows and knees it gets bumpy, rough and sometimes itch.  This is best treated with a skin exfoliating cream.  There are over-the-counter creams with 12% ammonium lactate to start with. However, sometimes you may need a prescription cream to help those really stubborn spots.

Question 10

i have random itchy clear bumps that pop up all over my body and itch like crazy then go away, but as soon as one is gone seems like more pop up?

Accepted Answer

The random rash can: Be difficult.  How long has this occurred? Your description makes it sound like a new problem, full body.  Any new medications? If not that u may be coming into contact with something "contact dermatitis".  There is a condition called idiopathic urticaria where people break out due to stress.  Try behadryl at night and Claritin (loratadine) with a med called tagamet ( also blocks histamine) during the day.

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I have 1 small itchy bump that won't go away. thought it was a bug bite, but it's been weeks. when i scratch, it becomes ashy around the bump.?

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Hand sanitizer dried out hands & skin cut & bled & have tiny itchy bumps that won't go away with creams or hydrocortisone. fungal? allergy? bacterial?

A member asked:

Itchy bumps won't go away on my face, if i scratch my skin raises and gets so dry and a dark red color. what is it?

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I have these blister like bumps only on my palms they are itchy and they hurt. they get really hard like calluses and won't go away?

A member asked:

I have a few little itchy, red bumps on the outside of my hip. i thought they were bug bites but they won't go away, for 5 months. what are they?

A member asked:

A bump that looks exactly like a mosquito bite or a pimple has formed on my scalp and wont go away. painless, non itchy, doesnt bleed. should i be concerned?

A member asked:

There is itchy, and inflamed, red, sore, my discharge smells terrible. i never had a problem like this before. small bumps on the inside of my vulva, near the entrance. lined up in the same order. they won't go away, as well as everything else. help?

A member asked:

Itchy pimple like bumps on chin and face. won't go away. bumps grow when touched. red and white blotches on palms. what std could cause this?

A member asked:

Bumps on my itchy elbows don't go away! what do i do?

A member asked:

I have random itchy clear bumps that pop up all over my body and itch like crazy then go away, but as soon as one is gone seems like more pop up?

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