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Little red bumps appear all over hands, wrists, and arms after taking a shower. they're not itchy, and they usually go away after about an hour.

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Dr. Qaiss Mohammed answered

Eosinophils : The bumps are due to release of eosinophils during the hot shower, almost like an allergic reaction, but the are harmless and it will resolve.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Little red bumps appear all over hands, wrists, and arms after taking a shower. they're not itchy, and they usually go away after about an hour.

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Dr. Qaiss Mohammed answered

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