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I've recently developed tiny prickly itchy skin color bumps on my legs, usually on exposed areas. sometimes also on my elbows and chin. what is it?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Prickly itchy bumps: Could be prickly heat (miliaria) or eczema, rarely psoriasis Cool, wash 2 x a day with soap and water try calomine lotion and try light coat of desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) (diaper rash ointment) at night Follow up with doctor.

Dr Miller agreed

Answered 8/21/2015

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A member asked:

I've recently developed tiny prickly itchy skin color bumps on my legs, usually on exposed areas. sometimes also on my elbows and chin. what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Dr Miller agreed

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