I have a rash that is mean and everlasting it seems. I have HepC w/ chirosis due to a blood transfu
They have been diagnosed as "itchy bumps" from a biopsy. Start with two little dots that are obviously hair folicles. If the black "seeds" come out of these early they don't develop. If not, I end up with bumps from tiny to bumps about the size of a pea, extremely sore, until all of the attached tissue is removed. I try not to scratch or pick but now they are developing with a knot that hurts like hell. I also have diabetes. When one finally goes away they leave a dark spot on my skin. They began on my thighs and have now moved to lower legs, arms, shoulders and upper back. I did have six months of peg interferon treatment that did nothing but make me sick and weaker. The bumps have gotten much worse and more of them since I stopped the treatment. I think I may be dumping toxins through my skin since my liver cannot do it's proper job. I did have two or three bumps on my scalp that were the first about a year ago. They just go from bad to worse.
Hi Genie,
It is difficult to evaluate skin rashes without direct visual contact. A verbal or written description gives you an idea but often is not enough to make a diagnosis. The term "itchy bumps" is not a diagnosis. The biopsy must have had another final diagnosis or it may have been inconclusive.
Possibilities not only include drug side-effects, but folliculitis (infection of the hair follicles), comedones (blackheads) and other forms of acne, and other skin diseases.
Skin infections are more common in diabetes.
Have you seen a dermatologist (skin specialist)? Did a dermatologist do the biopsy?
If not, I recommend you see one.
To Your Health,
J. Thompson, MD
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