A 37-year-old member asked:
why am i having itchy red bumps after waxing?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Donald Colantino answered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
Allergic reaction: More tha likely this is an allergic reaction to the waxing and/or its ingredients. Avoid the offending agent. Cortisone cream may help resolve the symptoms and signs.
4637 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered
Allergy and Immunology 29 years experience
Skin irritation: This is a skin irritation from the wax. It usually subsides within a day or two. You may want to choose another epilation method if this is disturbing you.
4637 viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Possibly: ingrown hairs/ folliculitis.
2780 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 34-year-old member asked:
I keep getting series of outbreaks of itchy red bumps. What could be the cause of this?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Robert Bloomfield answered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
I need more info.: What areas on your body are affected? Are the leisions raised?, etc.
6318 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A member asked:
I have itchy red bumps on my togue and have not eaten any new foods
1 doctor answer • 7 doctors weighed in

Dr. Foster Carr answered
General Practice 33 years experience
Inflammed papillae: Most likely taste bud or papillae on your tounge have bcome inflammed due to a prior burn, cut, viral infection, or bacterial infection. Inflamed papillae are very common symptom and not one that should cause overwhelming concern. If you have a high fever and other symptoms of infection then you should contact your doctor. Cold viruses, flu viruses, hpv , herpes viruses can cause this symptom.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
I have itchy red bumps on my forearms? What could it be? Do I need to get them checked out?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Nela Cordero answered
Pediatrics 54 years experience
ITCHY BUMPS FOREARM: Yes, you need to have it checked. It is better seen and diagnosed to give the right rx. It could be insect bites, skin allergy or viral infection.
5732 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Franklin, TN
A 31-year-old female asked:
My thighs rub together now all of a sudden i keep having itchy red bumps that appear. Who do I need to see?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Michael Fisher answered
Dermatology 32 years experience
Chafing: Chafing is skin irritation that occurs where skin rubs against skin, clothing, or other material.
When skin becomes irritated because of something rubbing, there are several things you can try, including:
avoid coarse clothing. Wearing 100% cotton fabric against your skin may help.
Eliminate friction against your skin by using appropriate clothing for the activity you are involved in. See you derm.
5508 viewsReviewed May 8, 2019
Odessa, TX
A 23-year-old female asked:
I have itchy red bumps in my armpits for as long as i can remember, is there anything i can do it make it stop?
3 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Karen Shackelford answered
Emergency Medicine 26 years experience
Try changing soap: Or deodorant. Wash with mild soap and water, dry thoroughly. Avoid clothing that binds. If you see pus or have pain, consider infection and see your doc. However, it sounds like a common dermatitis, or inflammation.
5504 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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