Question 1

what could the bumps on my arms and legs be?

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Have it evaluated.: There are many types and causes of skin rashes.  Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, impaired venous circulation, 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 2

what could these small itchy bumps on my arms and legs be?

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Rash: A rash really needs to be visualized by a doctor for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Fyi: a red, raised and intensely itchy rash is often hives but it can also be ?

Question 3

i have developed some small random bumps on my arms and legs i also have one on my back. there are only a few but they have been popping up randomly for a while. the first one appeared about three months ago and they do not go away. they are itchy?

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: Take a picture of your bumps and then search skin bumps on arms and legs on Google and look at images. See if you can find one that looks like what you have. Write it(them) down and bring to your Dr. Suspect allergy of some kind unless you are exposed to ticks.

Question 4

i have white and red bumps on my arms and legs with no other symptons?

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Difficult to tell: There are so many possibilities as to why you could be developing these bumps, which could include an allergic rash ("contact dermatitis"), dry skin, infection, drug reaction, etc. The only way to find the true cause is to have your skin examined by a doctor, and they can find the proper diagnosis and treatment for you. Best wishes.

Question 5

what can i do for tiny red bumps on my arms and legs? they kind of look like a break out

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Red Bumps: It is a little hard to say without actually seeing them but it sounds as though they could be something that is often referred to as hemangiomas.  These can often be treated easily by a dermatologist.

Question 6

for the past month i have been experiencing weird raised red bumps on my arms and legs. it only happens if i scratch, and they go away quickly, help!

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Itching: One thing it could be would be lichen simples chronicus.  This is an itchy skin condition that can be very troublesome.  Try an over the counter Hydrocortisone cream twice a day for a few weeks and if it doesn't help see a dermatologist.

Question 7

why would it be that after go in the sun i get these little tiny bumps that itch on my arms and legs?

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Photosensitivity: What you describe may be a skin rash known as polymorphous light eruption (pmle).  this is an itchy rash caused by sun exposure in people who have become sensitive to sunlight (photosensitivity). The rash usually appears as red, tiny bumps or slightly raised patches of skin. The best thing to do is to see a dermatologist for evaluation.  Treatment is usually only needed in severe cases.

Question 8

i have bumps appearing on my arms and legs that come in the evening. no known allergies.  they are sparatic and have a mild itch. any thoguhts?

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Hives: Sounds like hives. Hives are red, raised, itchy welts that come in all shapes and sizes. They tend to be sporadic and come & go. They tend to get worse at nighttime when our cortisol level is lowest. An antihistamine can help but you might want to get this checked out by a specialist as other things can cause hives.......And this might not even be hives but something else. Hope this helps.

Question 9

itchy white bumps/lumps kind of looks swollen suddenly appeared on my arms and legs what is this please help?

Accepted Answer

Dermatology: I suggest seeing a dermatologist ASAP since this cannot be diagnosed without directly examination and visualization. I suggest BOTH Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and topical 1% hydrocortisone cream until seen.

Question 10

how can i get rid of these small white bumps on the backs of my arms and legs? i have started to see them on my 2 year old daughter also.

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Keratosis pilaris: Sounds like both you and your daughter have a benign skin condition known as keratosis pilaris.  We don't really know what causes it - lots of different etiologies are suspect. Sometimes using an exfoliant routinely is helpful.  The big thing to remember is you don't really need to do anything about it.

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I have white and red bumps on my arms and legs with no other symptons?

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What can i do for tiny red bumps on my arms and legs? they kind of look like a break out

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For the past month i have been experiencing weird raised red bumps on my arms and legs. it only happens if i scratch, and they go away quickly, help!

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Why would it be that after go in the sun i get these little tiny bumps that itch on my arms and legs?

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I have bumps appearing on my arms and legs that come in the evening. no known allergies. they are sparatic and have a mild itch. any thoguhts?

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Itchy white bumps/lumps kind of looks swollen suddenly appeared on my arms and legs what is this please help?

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How can i get rid of these small white bumps on the backs of my arms and legs? i have started to see them on my 2 year old daughter also.

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