Question 1

sometimes my 5 year old gets small red itchy bumps on his torso and back.  they go away completely in 3-4 days.  what are these??

Accepted Answer

Rash: if the rash is itchy, he probay is exposed to something he wears that is making him break out with the rash. Try to identify and see what it is

Question 2

rash appearing on torso and back that's very itchy. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: There are many things that could cause the skin to itch.  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 3

i have small red itchy bumps on my torso, back and thigh. they are isolated from each other, though some are closer together. i've had chickenpoc.

Accepted Answer

Many causes: First make sure that you don't have a problem with dry skin. Use Cetaphil or Dove soap and apply a moisturizer

Question 4

i have red bumps on my torso and some on my back. these bumps vary in size and are not itchy. the bumps don't bother me, should i see a doctor?

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Maybe: If the rash worries you then an exam is needed. You can also submit photos through a virtual consult on HealthTap Prime.

Question 5

i have an itchy rash all over my torso neck back and now has spread to my legs?

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Need a picture: Rashes are tough to diagnose with just limited description.  Often even with pictures and biopsies rashes can go undiagnosed.  It is important to see the rash and get a thorough history including new contacts, foods and medications taken as well as pattern of spread to get an accurate diagnosis.  I would get seen if this rash is spreading and causing discomfort.

Question 6

torso, arms, legs and back are covered in strange "rash" that looks like hickies. not itchy, dry or raised. has been spreading/multiplying for months?

Accepted Answer

Get it evaluated: I recommend getting this rash evaluated by a dermatologist.  It could be a variety of skin eruptions including a long-standing reaction to a medicine, an inflammatory disorder (such as an autoimmune disorder, a lichenoid dermatitis, among many others), or a cutaneous malignant disorder (like a cutaneous lymphoma).   Depending on what it looks like, you may need a biopsy to further characterize it.

Question 7

red and itchy welts appear on my body in mornings or evenings, across torso, boobs, top of legs, under arms (never back)...itchy and raised. every day somewhere new!!!

Accepted Answer

? Urticaria: Acute urticaris can present as such, most of time no reason can be found if we exclude a reaction to food, drug or garment. At times there could be a hidden fungal skin infection some where, under breasts or somewhere else, oral antihistamines  OTC  can help if taken regularly, read the labels carefully, if no improvement see your doctor for assessment, good luck

Question 8

i have red itchy bumps on torso, what is this and treatment?

Accepted Answer

Bite: Probably an allergic reaction to an insect bite or a plant like poison ivy .I would keep it clean and use Hydrocortisone cream to lessen the itch.

Question 9

what could be the cause of blistering, itchy patches on the upper torso of the body and itching is worse at night?  feels like something crawling @

Accepted Answer

Contact Dermatotis: Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin. Contact dermatitis is a localized rash or irritation of the skin caused by contact with a substance that is foreign to the body.

Substances that commonly cause contact dermatitis include plant sap, metals, cleaning solutions, cosmetic additives, perfumes, industrial chemicals, and latex rubber additives.

Question 10

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.

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Sometimes my 5 year old gets small red itchy bumps on his torso and back. they go away completely in 3-4 days. what are these??

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Rash appearing on torso and back that's very itchy. what could this be?

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I have small red itchy bumps on my torso, back and thigh. they are isolated from each other, though some are closer together. i've had chickenpoc.

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I have red bumps on my torso and some on my back. these bumps vary in size and are not itchy. the bumps don't bother me, should i see a doctor?

A member asked:

I have an itchy rash all over my torso neck back and now has spread to my legs?

A member asked:

Torso, arms, legs and back are covered in strange "rash" that looks like hickies. not itchy, dry or raised. has been spreading/multiplying for months?

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Red and itchy welts appear on my body in mornings or evenings, across torso, boobs, top of legs, under arms (never back)...itchy and raised. every day somewhere new!!!

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I have red itchy bumps on torso, what is this and treatment?

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What could be the cause of blistering, itchy patches on the upper torso of the body and itching is worse at night? feels like something crawling @

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

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