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I have these watery bumps that r super itchy an as i scratch the burst an more appear? if scratch but they don't burst they get infected? meds?

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Dr. Troy Ross answered

Specializes in Occupational Medicine

Eczema?: It's hard to say without knowing more about where the bumps are located, but if they are on your fingers it sounds like dyshydrotic eczema. Try a few days of a topical steroid but more importantly make sure you don't use antibacterial soap and always keep a good moisturizer on the area.

Answered 6/12/2013

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