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After a bath my skin was very red and itchy.today on my right inner forearm i noticed several red bumps scattered. could it be related?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cool it!: You may have a form of dermatographia where mechanical stimuli cues your skin to get red, itchy or break out in rashes. Try taking more tepid baths rather than hot ones.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

After a bath my skin was very red and itchy.today on my right inner forearm i noticed several red bumps scattered. could it be related?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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