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I've had some itchy bumps around my wrist area for a week now. if i scratch them, they get red and itch even more. if i leave them alone, they seem to be fine but out of nowhere they would start to itch. if i ignore it, it stops itching. if i scratch, it

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Dr. Roman Bronfenbrener answered

Itchy bumps : Itchy bumps on the wrist can be due to several things including eczema, scabies, and lichen planus. The shape and distribution of the bumps, as well as your history can help a doctor make the diagnosis.

Dr Armendariz agreed

Answered 8/6/2016

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Dr. Otto Placik answered

See dermatologist: This sounds like a dermatitis but the causes may vary tremendously.

Answered 3/27/2016

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A member asked:

I've had some itchy bumps around my wrist area for a week now. if i scratch them, they get red and itch even more. if i leave them alone, they seem to be fine but out of nowhere they would start to itch. if i ignore it, it stops itching. if i scratch, it

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Roman Bronfenbrener answered

Dr Armendariz agreed

Dr. Otto Placik answered

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