Question 1

red bumps appearing mostly on my thighs (front and back), buttox, and random ones such as one on my foot, stomach, arm. little, itchy- contagious as my partner now has a couple on her thighs. 22 year old male. ?

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Doctor can examine: Rashes are hard to describe in words. A doctor's exam can help decide what rash spots or bumps on the skin might be. Spots can be "post-inflammatory," the residual effects of an earlier rash. Spots can be bug bites, eczema (sensitive, dry skin), scabies, fungal infections (tinea versicolor), reactions with chemicals like soaps, etc... There are many possibilities.

Question 2

itchy bumps appear often (mostly arm/leg/back), can be goosebump-like or can get as large as bug bites. disappears in a few hours. usually not red.

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Hives?: Itchy bumps that appear and disappear within hours are almost certainly hives.  The cause/trigger is rarely identified, but common things to watch out for include foods, new medication or hygiene products, household/worksite chemicals. Viral infection is a frequent cause too. 25% of people have hives at some point, but usually only briefly. Can try cetirizine, but read label. If persists, get seen

Question 3

ive been getting for almost two years now, random red bumps on all different parts of my body. the bump can appear on my leg, torso, arm, etc. it is not painful or itchy, it is also not raised or hard. i get one every few weeks. it heals on its own?

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Dermatologist: Skin bumps are by definition raised so I'm puzzled by your description. I think a physician or dermatologist will have to inspect a lesion in order to advise you.

Question 4

i have a reoccurring itchy rash/red bumps, not in the same spots. started on back, then gone quickly. 3 months later to foot, then gone. then arm, and gone. now knee, almost gone. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Consult your doctor: It is very difficult for us to say what it may be.Consult your doctor or see a dermatologist.

Question 5

hi. i have a single small red non painful and non itchy bump on my forearm and it have lasted for 2 weeks.

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Red bump in forearm: I need more information. For how long you had it?, does id become white to compression?
has it grown during the last 6-12 months? 
Does it bleed to trauma?. There are about 31 causes such as: hemangioma, keratosis pilaris dermatofibromas, cherry angioma, mosquito bites, etc.
Laser therapy will get rid of the lesion. First must be inspected by a dermatologist

Question 6

small itchy red bumps on my feet and ankles. what is this?

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It could be...: Athlete's foot. The best otc medication (in my opinion) is lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra. Dilute vinegar soaks are good as well.  Dry the inside of your shoes by placing them up-side down over an air return vent at home overnight. If this doesn't make things better in a couple days, see a podiatrist.

Question 7

i have a few clusters of 2-3 small red itchy bumps on my forearms. the ones near my arm fold spread to my upper arm when they get blistery. help?

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Poison ivy?: Cluster of skin lesions could be from poison ivy to herpes simplex, and many different conditions. Poison ivy type of contact allergy should have some history of exposure. If it stays on one area for a long time without spreading, herpes simplex maybe considered.

Question 8

hi. the tops of my feet and my ankles are extremely itchy. its a red rash, no bumps, just small red dots that breaks out on my skin. really uncomfortable. it tends to flare up at night. i took some photos if there is a need for it.

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities..: Itchy rashes can be from many causes, such as: allergic reactions to various things (such as parts of shoes or socks), hives, fungal skin infections, viral or bacterial infections, medication causes, heat rashes, reactions to creams or lotions, internal problems (such as kidney disease, auto-immune disease), etc... Sometimes, hydrocortisone cream is useful. A doctor's exam can help diagnose it.

Question 9

just returned from a week in central america. itchy forearms, buttocks, upper thighs, back. small red bumps after scratching. intermittent. allergy?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: One often think of tropical diseases and bug bites . However you should see your pediatrician to check this out.  Sometimes it may just be from a viral infection.

Question 10

experiencing  skin rash (quality: itchiness) on my stomach, chest, back, and my forearms have an odd patch of bumps like a rash. there are some round red circles that have a little dry look. i don't have this on my legs just upper body?

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Rash: This will need to be visualized and history needs to be taken to assess this. Verbal descriptions just don't do the trick.

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Red bumps appearing mostly on my thighs (front and back), buttox, and random ones such as one on my foot, stomach, arm. little, itchy- contagious as my partner now has a couple on her thighs. 22 year old male. ?

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Itchy bumps appear often (mostly arm/leg/back), can be goosebump-like or can get as large as bug bites. disappears in a few hours. usually not red.

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Ive been getting for almost two years now, random red bumps on all different parts of my body. the bump can appear on my leg, torso, arm, etc. it is not painful or itchy, it is also not raised or hard. i get one every few weeks. it heals on its own?

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I have a reoccurring itchy rash/red bumps, not in the same spots. started on back, then gone quickly. 3 months later to foot, then gone. then arm, and gone. now knee, almost gone. what could it be?

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Hi. i have a single small red non painful and non itchy bump on my forearm and it have lasted for 2 weeks.

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Small itchy red bumps on my feet and ankles. what is this?

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I have a few clusters of 2-3 small red itchy bumps on my forearms. the ones near my arm fold spread to my upper arm when they get blistery. help?

A member asked:

Hi. the tops of my feet and my ankles are extremely itchy. its a red rash, no bumps, just small red dots that breaks out on my skin. really uncomfortable. it tends to flare up at night. i took some photos if there is a need for it.

A member asked:

Just returned from a week in central america. itchy forearms, buttocks, upper thighs, back. small red bumps after scratching. intermittent. allergy?

A member asked:

Experiencing skin rash (quality: itchiness) on my stomach, chest, back, and my forearms have an odd patch of bumps like a rash. there are some round red circles that have a little dry look. i don't have this on my legs just upper body?

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