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Red itchy bumps on chest
Yesterday night I was at my friend's house then when I got home I got some itch at just the center of the chest. When I itched it some water like came out of it. And after 10-20 minutes those red bumps spread on my chest and became so itchy. I had levocetrizine and applied opesoft max lotion with cortisol lotion. This morning when I got up, itching is some what reduced but now they are looking like tiny red bumps something filled inside the bumps. Kindly diagnose. I am attaching image of it. Advice me what to do
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Based on the history and the image, this appears most consistent with a localized allergic reaction or insect bite reaction, which can cause sudden itching followed by small red bumps or tiny fluid-filled lesions. The fact that it started suddenly and improved partially with levocetirizine and steroid lotion supports an allergic/inflammatory cause.
Next Steps:
• Continue levocetirizine once daily for 2–3 days if itching persists.
• Apply a mild topical steroid or soothing lotion (like calamine) for 3–5 days.
• Avoid scratching the area to prevent secondary infection.
• Keep the area clean and dry.
Helpful Tips / Word of Caution:
• Such reactions usually settle within a few days.
• If the rash spreads rapidly, becomes painful, forms pus, or persists beyond 5–7 days, consult a dermatologist for further evaluation.
• Also check bedding/clothing for possible insect exposure if similar episodes occur again.
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More angle pics required
Seem some sort of reaction or infection
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected area
Also detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment
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Avoid applying anything without consultation
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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this chest itchy bumps.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription
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Hello,
Is it anywhere else in the body.
As it can be an insect bite reaction or herpes zoster ?
Is there any pain in the area ?
Answering these questions would help reach an early diagnosis and can be treated asap
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Dr. Alisha Fatima
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Continue the same treatment for 1 week and then let's see
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Pictures and not clear.
It can be due to insect or might be zoster.
Early treatment will help in faster recovery, specially if it is zoster
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Consult dermatologist
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The pictures are not very clear.
With water filled boils (vesicles )
It could be either herpes or insect bite reaction etc.
Proper history and clear images are needed for correct diagnosis.
It's better to consult as earlier as possible with any dermatologist
Esp for herpes
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consult either someone in person or online
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More Clear pictures are needed..and detailed history needed..is it spreading further or not..it can be insect bite reaction.please don’t take self medication.
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Please consult online for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
40 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello, you can do online consultation with Doctor. Need to take detailed history for proper evaluation. Will prescribe medication accordingly. Please share photos of the concerned areas.
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Dr. Rashmi Naldeega
Aesthetic Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly consult online for further examination and proper treatment
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Dr. Palak Deshmukh
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
It could be viral rash or insect bite reaction
Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management
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Dr. Amandeep
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6 yrs exp
Khanna
Will improve with medication
Consult online for further management
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Trichologist
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
Could be herpes
Consult online for proper evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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