Question 1

red bumps all over my arms when i woke up this morning. what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Several things: These symptoms could be serious and need to be thoroughly evaluated by your doctor.

Question 2

my one year old randomly got red bumps all over his arms, gave him benadryl, (diphenhydramine) then they gradually spread to his legs throughout the day.

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Please see: Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. This way you can get the best treatment and an accurate diagnosis.

Question 3

my daughter has non itchy painless red bumps all over her back arms and legs only what could they be?

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Many possibilities: You didn't mention your daughter's age or how big the bumps are, but the most likely possibility is probably bug bites, which aren't necessarily itchy. Since they are widely distributed it's most likely a flying insect, e.g. Mosquitos. It could also be a viral illness or allergic reaction. If symptoms or a fever develop, you should see your doctor or a dermatologist and get a precise diagnosis.

Question 4

my 19 mo old has tiny red bumps all over his upper arms & thighs, cheeks get red too. he has been tested 4 allergies. there is a name for it. kp? pk?

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Kp: Keratosis pilaris, a variety of dry sensitive skin.

Question 5

i'm having extreme upper back pain and red bumps all over my back an arms. what could this be?

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Several things: These symptoms could be serious and need to be thoroughly evaluated by your doctor.

Question 6

i have red bumps all over my thighs, upper arms, and abdomen. ?

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See doctor: You would be wise to see your doctor. You also need to give a good description of the rah and is it itchy or painful?  Etc

Question 7

what is it when little red bumps appear all over my arms, face and neck?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: It is difficult to make a proper diagnosis since I am not there to see the condition. I recommend seeing a dermatologist so that they can make a proper diagnosis and give you something to get rid of the condition or relieve symptoms.

Question 8

i've had 5 flea bites turn into ringworms. now i have a bunch of small red bumps popping up all over my arms. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Have to be seen: Unrelated problem, very likely.  By the way, flea bite does not turn into ringworm.

Question 9

i have small red bumps no itching all over my arms what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Many things: It could be simple things such as a folliculitis or keratosis pilaris, both of which are benign conditions. It would be useful to know how long they have been there and what they look like.

Question 10

my son is 8 years old, is covered in small, red bumps all over his stomach, back, chest and arms. they don't itch and he has no other symptoms.

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Evaluation: You should take him to his doctor to be evaluated and find the cause so be treated.

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Red bumps all over my arms when i woke up this morning. what could be wrong?

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My one year old randomly got red bumps all over his arms, gave him benadryl, (diphenhydramine) then they gradually spread to his legs throughout the day.

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My daughter has non itchy painless red bumps all over her back arms and legs only what could they be?

A member asked:

My 19 mo old has tiny red bumps all over his upper arms & thighs, cheeks get red too. he has been tested 4 allergies. there is a name for it. kp? pk?

A member asked:

I'm having extreme upper back pain and red bumps all over my back an arms. what could this be?

A member asked:

I have red bumps all over my thighs, upper arms, and abdomen. ?

A member asked:

What is it when little red bumps appear all over my arms, face and neck?

A member asked:

I've had 5 flea bites turn into ringworms. now i have a bunch of small red bumps popping up all over my arms. what could it be?

A member asked:

I have small red bumps no itching all over my arms what could it be?

A member asked:

My son is 8 years old, is covered in small, red bumps all over his stomach, back, chest and arms. they don't itch and he has no other symptoms.

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