Ive got these little red spots on my left arm, some on my tummy, thighs and ankles not alot, but are quite noticable. they appeared within the last few days. They look like insect bites or maybe heat lumps. what do you think they are? they itch like hell!! i put calamine lotion on but still really uncomfortable. i though maybe it was some sort of heat rash from overheating in the heat? been for cold showers to cool them down. x
2006-07-25 09:29:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
see a doctor. why would you trust what anyone on here said?
2006-07-25 09:32:31 · answer #1 · answered by mytrollinid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds a bit like shingles, which often makes people feel quite unwell but not in every case - I had shingles a couple of years ago and I thought it was an allergic reaction to something until my doctor told me otherwise.
I'd suggest going to a doctor as really only a qualified medical professional will know what it is and how to treat it. Don't suffer any longer than you have to, feeling itchy and sore in this weather must be so uncomfortable.
2006-07-25 09:39:36 · answer #2 · answered by justasiam29 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be just about anything from insect bites to heat rash. Without seeing them I don't think anyone can give a definite opinion. If you are worried go see your doctor.
2006-07-25 09:36:01 · answer #3 · answered by boojumuk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe its hives?
Hives (medically known as urticaria) are red, itchy, raised areas of skin that appear in varying shapes and sizes. They range in size from a few millimeters to several inches in diameter. Hives can be round, or they can form rings or large patches. Wheals (welts), red lesions with a red “flare” at the borders, are one manifestation of hives. Hives can occur anywhere on the body, such as the trunk, arms, and legs.
One hallmark of hives is their tendency to change size rapidly and to move around, disappearing in one place and reappearing in other places, often in a matter of hours. An outbreak that looks impressive, even alarming, first thing in the morning can be completely gone by noon, only to be back in full force later in the day
2006-07-25 09:37:54 · answer #4 · answered by HLW 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From your description it could be some allergic reaction (e.g. hives or nutrient intolerance). Have you had some major changes in your diet lately or have you eaten something you were not used to (seafood, berries) ? That could be the cause, especially if you don't have symptoms like fever or drowsiness.
But if it really causes you such great discomfort you should see a doctor - a dermathologist or an allergologist.
Hope you get well soon.
2006-07-25 09:47:13 · answer #5 · answered by sunseaandpiracy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like heat spots. Calamine lotion...maybe worth trying an anti histamine...you can buy these from the chemist.
2006-07-26 00:49:07 · answer #6 · answered by aliviel27 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could very well be a heat rash. If you are concerned or if it doesn't clear up in a couple of days, go see your doctor.
2006-07-25 09:32:36 · answer #7 · answered by Jude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to tell you this, but it could be bed bugs. I had em. They itch like crazy. Don't scratch!!! Get to a dermatologist right away.
2006-07-25 09:42:35 · answer #8 · answered by Z Town Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go To The Doctors! They will tell you what you have and give you something to clear it up with.
2006-07-25 09:37:57 · answer #9 · answered by Nyx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you been around cats , could they be flea bites.
2006-07-25 09:39:57 · answer #10 · answered by dancingcar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋