Itchy bumps on the skin that aren't mosquito bites could be a symptom of several health conditions and reactions, including hives, other bug bites, and some skin conditions. Learning the signs and ...

Not all red skin spots are caused by acne. Many other skin conditions can result in bumps that look like normal blemishes. Some more serious conditions, like staph infections and skin cancer, can also ...

A couple of years ago, I noticed tiny, flesh-coloured bumps on my fingers that itched like nobody’s business. These, I have since learned, are pompholyx or dyshidrotic eczema – a condition which can ...

Prurigo nodularis is an extremely itchy skin condition. It causes a rash that often includes hard lumps called nodules. You might also hear it called nodular prurigo. Doctors don’t know exactly what ...

When a blotchy red rash pops up on your skin, it's not easy to know exactly what the cause is. With thousands of skin diseases to choose from, deciphering your skin can be a challenge. But with skin ...

Itchy bumps filled with clear liquid may be blisters. Blisters have many possible causes, such as an injury, eczema, allergies, infections, and more. Treatment may depend on the cause, and home ...

Painful or itchy marks on your skin may be bug bites, a rash, or a skin condition. You can check your bed and bedding for signs of bedbugs or contact a doctor for a diagnosis. If you have red and ...

It can be distressing to wake up with a mysterious swollen red rash on your ankle. Could that rash be an insect bite? And what kind of bug bit you? The answers aren't so easy to figure out. Even for ...

When a blotchy red rash pops up on your skin, it's not easy to know exactly what the cause is. With thousands of skin diseases to choose from, deciphering your skin can be a challenge. But with skin ...

Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a rare skin rash that causes extremely itchy bumps. The severity of the itch may interfere with sleep or cause distress. Common PN locations include the abdomen, limbs, and ...

Keratosis pilaris is a common cause of bumps on the arm. These bumps are harmless and may look like goosebumps or chicken skin. However, if the bumps are itchy, this may point to eczema, folliculitis, ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...