Hi, I was wondering if someone could help me out with my mystery skin problem...
I have about half a dozen extremely itchy, swollen bumps on my legs, which leaked a small amount clear, honey colored fluid and crusted over. The itching has reduced over the last couple days, but isn't totally gone. Now, they are red and speckled (I'm guessing broken capillaries?). Antihistamines seem to help the itch a bit. They don't seem to be infected (not warm, no actual pus).
It is ONLY on my lower legs (nothing above the knee, nothing below the ankle), and they are spaced randomly (no lines or clusters). During this time, I was staying at my partner's house. He doesn't have any bumps anywhere.
They seem too random and isolated on my body to be mosquitos or bed bugs. Plus, we've found no evidence them at either of our homes, and he has no bumps, as I said. I also haven't gotten any new ones since a couple days ago.
Another thing I've been seeing is impetigo. Maybe my razor for shaving is too old? But again, it doesn't quite fit. It seems like impetigo blisters are much bigger than mine were, and also appears as clustered, not random isolated single infections?
Does anyone know what this could be? It really is itchy as hell and the amount of swelling was a bit troubling, so I'd like to know how to avoid this. Thank you.
Does your partner have any animals? i'm particularly thinking of cats. These sound very much like flea bites. They usually occur above the ankle and below the knee, and are incredibly itchy. They will gradually get better if you dont scratch,but if you think its cat fleas perhaps drop a hint to your partner to get the cat and house treated. your partner to could be immune to the bites.
Hi! He actually has MY animal at the moment, and indeed, she is a cat. I moved her over to his for a few weeks for some stuff going on at my home. He normally wears house pants whereas I was wearing shorts and skirts all weekend, so maybe that would be why he isn't bit?
Hmm, how would I check her for fleas? She is an indoor kitty at both my place and at his. So if she got it from somewhere, I would think it would have to be inside one of our homes?
Try parting the cats fur and looking very closely especially on the back near the tail. you may see one or two fleas nestling in there. Cat flea prevention,usually in the form of drops to put on the back of the cats neck, can be bought OTC,or from a reputable vet so shouldnt be too difficult to get hold of. You may have to treat both the cat and the house. There are sprays which are specifically for the home,but you should remove the cat and any other pets and of course any humans while you do it. Shut all doors and windows and leave the premises for about 2 hours. Fleas love carpets and dust so a good vacuuming would help. Do make sure you follow the instructions on these products and dont be tempted to spray the cat with the house spray!!! Strangely, women often react to flea bites much more than men.
It doesnt matter that your cat doesnt go outside. Those fleas will find her. The flea eggs can be transported on your shoes and clothes from anywhere.