Itchy skin welts
Common Questions and Answers about Itchy skin welts
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Normally welts appear in a skin condition called hives.Hives are red, itchy welts or swellings on the skin that often come in clusters. Hives can appear anywhere on the body, cropping up either in one small area or covering large patches of skin. They most often occur as part of an allergic reaction. No one lesion lasts more than 24 hours, but new ones may continue to appear until the condition resolves.
Dermographism is a normal physiological response of the skin. The term literally means writing on the skin. Firm stroking of the skin produces an initial red line followed by a broadening erythema and the formation of a linear wheal.
It can be treated by antihistamines or cromoglicate and sometimes steroids, as they prevent the histamine from causing the reaction. As the underlying cause of dermographism is not known, it can last for many years without relief.
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back in Feb or Jan I had chickenpox an they went away and know I have these strange itchy welts bumps on my arm an one on my hands an one time one was on my belly but went a way. So lady said dryskin bumps but she was wrong an her boss thought I was crazy when I said she told me that also she gave me a cream called Triamcinolone Acetonic cream that didn't work just made me itchy more. they come an go.
Hey Doc my bodies been breaking out into small welts after I play any kind of sports. I do not know if Its the detergent and bleach that Im using wihich is causing my body to breakout. Theses welts and rashes are extremly itchy and painful.I would like to send you a picture..
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How are you? Its been 7 months since your post. Hives are raised, red, itchy welts, seen here on the chest. The majority of urticaria develop as a result of allergic reactions. However, they may be associated with autoimmune diseases, infections (parasitosis), drugs, malignancy, or other causes. Are there other signs or symptoms present? Complete history, physical examination and laboratory tests are needed to rule out other causes. Take care and do update us.
It started when washing vegetables in cold water, my hands get all red, and have a burning itching sensation. Now, when I go outside in cold weather, any exposed skin gets red and itchy. I just came in from a bike ride in 35 degree weather, and my thighs are very itchy (and I did have leggings under nylon pants). However, I have never noticed any swelling or welts. Would my case still be called cold urticaria?
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These itchy bumps that appear when you scratch your arms could be hives. Hives are raised, often itchy, red welts on the surface of the skin. They are usually an allergic reaction to food or medicine.
When you have an allergic reaction to a substance, histamine and other chemicals are released into your bloodstream, causing itching, swelling, and other symptoms.
This may lead to decreased blood supply in certain areas of the body such as the eyes, the skin and the extremities. You have observed that these skin patches or welts seem to appear when your blood sugar is uncontrolled. At this point, looking at the image, this appears to be a fungal infection. However, it only involves the palm (is this correct?).
An infection and a vascular condition may be primary differentials here. It is important to keep a close check of your blood sugar levels.
I have large localized red itchy raised welts (4 quarter size under right buttock and 1/2 dollar size and one penny size next to it on right side buttock.) Thought I was bitten by mosquito on the way home from the gym(wearing shorts and T) but got home and found the welts. They itch very bad. I have checked for bedbugs...(no one has been sleeping in my bed but me, no hotel visits) I had one on the back of my thigh about a week ago,when I came from a friends house... but it went away...
I thought I was bitten by a mosquito, but got home and found that I had 4 quarter sized large red itchy razed welts on my lower buttock and a larger 1/2 dollar one with a smaller one next to it (about the size of a penny) on my right upper back thigh. I had been to the gym, showered put on shorts and walked home. (During this time, things started itching, hence the mosquito thought) The itching was BAD during the night and still itches now. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
For about 6 months I have been battling these horrible outbreaks of itchy red welting rashes. It started out behind my knees and on the inside of my elbows. It spread to legs, neck, and wrists and chest. I also have had eye problems, constant watering, itching and red swelling. I went to the doctor and she said scabies. Both me and my partner were treated with permitrin(?) cream. She washed everthhing in the house... scrubbed and cleaned. It got better for about a week and then came back.
I now have what appears to almost look like welts not right under the eye they are lower almost near the cheekbone and both eyes have a swollen type blotch and they feel like dry skin on top of the redness when you run your finger over them and it is itchy sometimes. The skin on my eyelid is also scaly dry and red and itchy.
I have very sensative skin and in the winter i also become very itchy and get welts and bumps all over. right now im pregnant so im using cocoa butter and its helps a lot. When i have an area thats itchy i put that on and it goes away and doesnt come back for a while. Its dry skin i believe thats causing your problem and in the winter everybodys skin get more dry so if you have sensative skin to begin with thatll happen. Even if it doesnt look dry try good lotion.
Hives are red, itchy welts or swellings on the skin that often come in clusters. They may simply look like large red circles. In doctor speak, hives are known as "urticaria."
Hives can appear anywhere on the body, cropping up either in one small area or covering large patches of skin. They most often occur as part of an allergic reaction. No one lesion lasts more than 24 hours, but new ones may continue to appear until the condition resolves.
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