Itchy, bumpy rash on left ribs and hand?

Hey all,





While getting ready this morning I noticed a weird-looking rash on my left side near my ribs, right under my bra line and extending down to my waistline. It's made up of a cluster of about 8 very red bumps/blotches that are just barely raised above the skin, each one about a 1/2 inch long. There's also a bump very similar to those on the back of my right hand, which showed up a couple of days ago (I thought it was a bug bite). I'm confused about the side rash especially, since I don't typically expose my midriff except maybe when I'm in my sleepwear.





I haven't changed detergents, etc., so I have no clue what it causing this. I do know that the bumps itch!!! But, thankfully, there's no pain at all, even if you push on the bumps. I feel fine, too.





I'd already had chicken pox as a child, so I don't think that's it. I also don't recally having been in contact with poison ivy,etc., especially on these areas.





Should I go to the Dr, or try treating this at home first?

Itchy, bumpy rash on left ribs and hand?
You should definitely go to the "doc", but My assessment would be bitten by a spider, bed bugs or an allergic reaction to either cheap detergent or maybe something topical like lotion or perfume..
Reply:poision ivy or oak?
Reply:Go to the doctor, definitely.


Just a suggestion, do you have a pet cat or dog? Could be flea bites.But go to the doctor if it doesn't clear up, just to be on the safe side.
Reply:just chiken pox
Reply:Was a pet around poison ivy?


Your pet could rub up against it; you pet it, the rest is history.


If you have it on your hand, you could have easily spread it to your ribs.


I would try some Cortaid first for the itching and some Calomine lotion to dry it out for a few days. It if persists, then I'd go to a dermatologist. They have the best medicines for it.
Reply:The source below talks about different types of skin rashes. Perhaps you can diagnose your skin rash.

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