Small spreading itchy bumps

[saintbritt]

Im concerned over a problem.For a while now iv been devoloping these itch little bumps on the backs of my legs,and they have been spreading.They started on the backs of my legs from a little bump and spread from there.Now iv got them on my arms and I think they are starting to spread to my stomach..They are the color of my skin and you can barly notice them,exept from the ons that I itch so bad that they have turned hard and pink,they kinds look like a bump colony,close together.I feel like the more that I scratch them the more they will spread.I have tried using Caladryl lotion(itch reliever) but the itching wont stop..I dont have health insurance so I cant even see a doctor about this.Please help,im desprite..

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
This looks like urticaria or hives. The swellings or wheals produced after itching can be pale (of skin color) or red. Urticaria is usually triggered by allergens, such as drugs, foods, insect bites, inhaled substances, in response to sunlight, cold, heat, stress, exercise, or a viral infection. Other common allergens are pollen, mold, dust, pet dander, or cosmetics. Since you experienced an itch, just go over these possibilities in your mind. Something may strike you. In many cases, hives clear up themselves and don’t require diagnosis or treatment. However if they persists you may need to see a specialist called an allergist to determine what is causing the reaction. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!

[Ken18]

maybe this is my problem too ... i need answers also

[donjoe341]

You need to take a benedryl so you don't itch and make them spread. It probably is a rash from something you are allergic to like poison ivy or something else. Keep up with the caladryl and you may want to try aloe very gel. witch hazel, and an oatmeal bath. You need to be diligent about using these things. If these don't work I would recommend you see a doctor.