“Bug bite or rash identification?”
3 days ago after working on brush removal I noticed some small reddish pinpricks or dots on my shoulders. Although I was wearing long sleeves, I thought perhaps it was from handling cedar and getting poked by the needles. I showered soon after. Later that evening I noticed red bumps forming around these dots and it itched slightly. The next day I woke up with my shoulders, back, and torso covered in red bumps that were very itchy. The following day the spots were still itchy and looked like blisters or pimples. I am assuming these are either bug bites or a rash from some plant but I want to be sure it isn't anything contagious as I have two small children who like to crawl all over me. Can you identify the cause of my itchy spots?
Female | 30 years old
Complaint duration: 3 days
Medications: Birth control, vitamins, claritin
Conditions: None
1 Answer
DermatologistDermapathologist
Hi patient, This is called an cedar tree rash also known as the" Christmas tree rash" or" Pityriasis rosea."This can be treated at an dermatology clinic or your PCP. I do recommend that you book an appointment with me or any other dermatologist or your PCP for treatment.
