what causes bumps to break out that look like pimples but break out randomly like chickenpox do. they itch?
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sounds like hives. i think that hives are from the same virus that causes chicken pox.
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I'm wondering if you don't have some kind of bug bites. Perhaps you got bit in your sleep? If so, then clean it up well, to prevent secondary infection.
It doesn't sound like hives. Hives produces "wheals", which are smooth topped elevated placques, usually reddish.
It could be shingles. When you had chicken pox as a kid, the virus then went dormant in the spinal nerve roots near your spine. The virus can break back out, usually along a band starting near your spine and wrapping around your body in a curve. It starts as red bumps, which then turn into little fluid containing vesicles, which then scab over. It can itch and it can hurt. Acyclovir or similar antiviral drug is usually given by mouth to try and shorten the course of the shingles. Narcotics can be taken for the pain. Keep it clean so as to prevent secondary infection. Steroids by mouth are sometimes given to reduce inflammation. Calamine lotion may help.
Shingles can be an indication of underlying cancer in your body, especially if it keeps coming back. But usually not.
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I am ER doc.
Hives is also caused from an alleregic reaction. I took some alleve and broke out in hives, and other medications containing sulfer. The doctor will advise you to take a anti-histimine. or Benadryl to releive the itch and cause the hives to go away. Yes they itch, but resist the urge to scratch. the medicine will releive the itching.
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