Question 1

i have small flesh colored bumps on my arms, not red or pink, just skin colored and they itch.  most people cannot see them unless in the right light ?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: Itchy spots that are barely visible until itching and scratching begin, may have some extra-sensitive nerve endings there (that send itchiness signals to the brain), or have some cells there that release histamine (causes itching) for no particular reason or release histamine when the area is rubbed or scratched. A doctor can evaluate to see if the bumps are related to any problem inside the body.

Question 2

i have small itchy flesh colored bumps on my arms. mainly on the fronts of them, not discolored and i can pop them sometimes. also itchy all over help?

Accepted Answer

Few possibilities.: It looks like you have clusters of vesicles containing clear fluid , grouped and itchy. Conditions like eczema, dermatitis herpetiformis(herpes like lesions but not herpes secondary to gluten sensitivity ), and few other condns like sensitivity to sun light, staphylococcal toxin  relatedscalded  syndrome, contact dermatitis form allergen, porpyria cutanea tarda, scabies, bullous impetigo-staph, strepto.

Question 3

i got sunburned on arms about a week ago.today i decided to go for a walk/jog and after saw that there were small bumps on arms where sunburn is. why?

Accepted Answer

Heat rash: The sun burnt skin is more prone to developing prickly heat rash. You may consult this site for more information on this topic.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heat-rash/basics/definition/CON-20033908
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Question 4

tiny red bumps on arms rash or bug bites?

Accepted Answer

Don't know: There are a # of possible causes. The best way to get an accurate diagnosis would be dermatological evaluation.

Question 5

32mth & 13mth old have  small pimple like bumps on arms/legs and a couple on back. not many at all. could this be prickly hear? no temp.

Accepted Answer

Pus?: If they have pus (pustules), then i would be concerned that he may have impetigo which needs to be treated with an antibiotic.  This is all the more likely since both kids have it.

Question 6

developing small bumps on arms, appear as "very" small ant bites, i believe it is from the mold in my old home...is it going to be permanent/treatable?

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Sure it is: Treatable. See your doc for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 7

red small non-itchy dry looking bumps on arms and spreading to stomach and legs. some days they appear more red than others. what could they be?

Accepted Answer

Hard to guess: 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 eczema (sensitive, dry skin), fungal infections (tinea versicolor), psoriasis (autoimmune disorder), reactions with chemicals like soaps, Pityriasis rosea, etc... There are many possibilities.

Question 8

what could single, small and itchy bumps on arms and legs be? they appear suddenly and itch for a while. they are skin-coloured or a little bit reddish and smaller than 1cm. the bumps dont come in groups, they are just single bumps here and there?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. What you described could be due to insect bites. If that is not a likely explanation, it would be prudent to see a doctor. 
Wish you good health!

Question 9

i am experiencing  itchy rash (severity: severe) (quality: severe itching) it's not really a rash but bumps on arms and legs that itch bad and i don't think it's from bugs?

Accepted Answer

Of course it is: impossible to determine the nature of your rash and affliction without being able to see and touch your skin. This is unfortunately not something we can help you with over the internet. Go and see a health care provider for an evaluation. This does not sound like an emergency so make an appointment with a local clinic or your family physician rather than the ER.

Question 10

small bumps on arms and legs. very itchy. no puss. dry skin.

what could it be? no other signs. 
allergic reaction or more?

Accepted Answer

Probably: an irritative folliculitis...inflammation of the tiny pouches i which your hairs are growing ..this is often caused BY SHAVING TOO CLOSE or TOO OFTEN! An antibacterial moisturizing soap may help! Ask your PCP (Primary Care Provider) for a suggestion!
Hope this helps!

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I have small flesh colored bumps on my arms, not red or pink, just skin colored and they itch. most people cannot see them unless in the right light ?

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I have small itchy flesh colored bumps on my arms. mainly on the fronts of them, not discolored and i can pop them sometimes. also itchy all over help?

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I got sunburned on arms about a week ago.today i decided to go for a walk/jog and after saw that there were small bumps on arms where sunburn is. why?

A member asked:

Tiny red bumps on arms rash or bug bites?

A member asked:

32mth & 13mth old have small pimple like bumps on arms/legs and a couple on back. not many at all. could this be prickly hear? no temp.

A member asked:

Developing small bumps on arms, appear as "very" small ant bites, i believe it is from the mold in my old home...is it going to be permanent/treatable?

A member asked:

Red small non-itchy dry looking bumps on arms and spreading to stomach and legs. some days they appear more red than others. what could they be?

A member asked:

What could single, small and itchy bumps on arms and legs be? they appear suddenly and itch for a while. they are skin-coloured or a little bit reddish and smaller than 1cm. the bumps dont come in groups, they are just single bumps here and there?

A member asked:

I am experiencing itchy rash (severity: severe) (quality: severe itching) it's not really a rash but bumps on arms and legs that itch bad and i don't think it's from bugs?

A member asked:

Small bumps on arms and legs. very itchy. no puss. dry skin. what could it be? no other signs. allergic reaction or more?

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