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I have red bumps sporadically located around my body, including legs arms and genitals. dr says urticaria but antihistamine isn't helping. thoughts?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See derm: If these bumps do not itch and last more than a day , it is not from the ordinary hives and thus the lack of response to antihistamine. See dermatologist.

Answered 2/15/2016

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A member asked:

I have red bumps sporadically located around my body, including legs arms and genitals. dr says urticaria but antihistamine isn't helping. thoughts?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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