my husband has big bumps they come to a pimple and than they pop and than they look like they dried out?

Question

they itch than they budt and they spred and there just on his right side there not all over they started under his arn pit. hes thinking that it might be one of his meds. he has artiritis so he on a med for that.he has high cholesterol and hes on lipitor.he has a depression problem he is on wellbutrin.he alsohas high blood pressure hes on avapro for that . and now he went to the dentist and he has and affection in his mouth and he is alsotaking amoxicillin for that we were just wondring if any of this med is interacking together we call his dr. and his dr. is not in until monday .and we were fust wondering if we could just ask for a little advice

Answer 1

The bumps sound like they are boils and when they spread they are called carbuncles. It's caused by a staph infection. It happens when the immune system is suppressed. I don't know what medication he is on for arthritis, but some arthritis medications suppress the immune system and can make a person more prone to infections. I think a doctor may treat the boils with an antibiotic cream and possibly something else, I don't know for certain. You may want to take him to a clinic that is open today so he can be treated. You can also look up boils and carbuncles on the internet to see what you can find that may help.

Answer 2

It could be Shingles. Is he experiencing any pain in that region where the bumps are?? If was a reaction to any of his meds, the bumps wouldn't be localized to just one area of the body.Does he have a fever, chills or sweats?? He should see his Doc or at least get a referral ( if required) to see a Dermatologist ( Skin specialist).I hope that this helps.