Relief From Symptoms Caused By Red Itchy Bumps On Skin

Apart from being unsightly, the presence of red itchy bumps on your body can cause you extreme discomfort.  In some cases the itching can keep you awake throughout the night.  In many cases, scratching the itch will make the condition worse and will spread the condition.

The medical conditions that cause itchy red bumps are numerous and they have been around for a long time.  It would be great if you could be cured of your condition.  However, doctors do not know of cures for most of these conditions.

Fortuneately there are remedies that can alleviate the symptoms you are experiencing. 

12 Remedies To Relieve Symptoms From Red Itchy Bumps On Skin

1. Use an over the counter antihistamine.  Antihistamines are medicines that can be used to relieve severe itching and help break the cycle of itch scratch itch, which is common when you get itchy bumps on skin.  When you have an allergic reaction, your body releases something called histamine.  Histamine attaches to the cells of your body. When it does, it causes swelling and itching, amongst other symptoms.  Antihistamine prevents histamine from attaching to the cells of your body, so you dont get the swelling and the itching
2. Mix one cup each of baking soda and cornstarch in a tub of warm water. Soak yourself well in it for about 10 minutes. This will reduce itching to a great extent
3. A good natural treatment to soothe most skin conditions of red itchy bumps, is using aloe vera. Cut a leaf of aloe lengthwise, and smear the fleshy part of the leaf on the affected area. This can be repeated as many times as needed.  Aloe vera has both antiseptic and antibiotic properties, which reduces swelling and itching in the affected area
4. Apply fresh milk on itchy skin bumps, as this fastens the healing process and reduces the redness and swelling
5. Rub ice cubes on the skin to ease the discomfort caused by the red bumps on skin.  It will also reduce swelling
6. Make a paste with baking soda and water and apply it on the infected skin with a cotton ball. This gives relief from itching
7. Tumeric powder relieves itching and reduces swelling associated with red itchy bumps.  Make a paste by mixing one tablespoon of turmeric powder with a few drops of milk. Spread it on the affected body parts. Leave it on for about 10 minutes and then wash it off
8. Fill half a bathtub with warm water. Add half a cup of baking soda and cornstarch. Mix well and soak yourself in it for about 10 minutes. This will also help reduce irritation and itching
9. Itching skin is relieved by applying a layer of cucumber juice.  Keep the juice on for about 15-20 minutes before rinsing it off with cold water. Do it twice a day until the itching is gone
10. Mix one tablespoon of jojoba (or any nut oil), one tablespoon of tea tree oil and three tablespoons of neem oil. Keep it in a refrigerator, in order to cool it. Apply it on the red itchy bumps before going to bed at night. It will reduce the itching and the irritation
11. Honey is well known for its antiseptic, soothing, and healing effects. Apply it on the affected area for about 15-20 minutes, and then wash it off with water
12. Applying essential oils such as lavender and rosemary on itchy skin bumps can provide a soothing and comforting effect

Causes Of Itchy Bumps On Skin

Itchy bumps on skin can be caused by several factors.  They can be due to allergic reactions to medications, food or cosmetic products, or insect bites, or viral infections, or skin diseases.

• Allergic reaction to drugs, foods, soaps, lotions, laundry detergent or cleaners can result in itchy red bumps anywhere on the body.
• It can be caused by physical contact with poison ivy or poison oak.  This is a skin reaction to the oil of stems, roots and leaves of these plants. This results in itchy red bumps on skin where contact was made.
• Insect bites can be the cause of itchy bumps on the skin.  When an insect bites you, it injects its saliva. The saliva, being a foreign substance, acts as an antigen and stimulates the immune system of your body, which leads to a series of reactions.  Mites, mosquitos, fleas, bed bugs, ants, fleas and the family of bees can cause it anywhere on thebody.
• measles and chicken pox are infectious diseases that cause red bumps on skin that itch.  It can occur anywhere on the body.
• Itchy bumps on skin can emerge after exposure to the sun.  They can appear anywhere on the body.
• Psoriasis results in white bumps on skin that are itchy.  The are usually confined to the hands, elbows and knees.
• Scabies is a highly contagious and common skin disease characterized by small, red itchy bumps and rashes on the outer layer of the skin.  It often first shows itself on the fingers and hands and feet.
• Hives is a  common cause of red itchy bumps on skin.  It can appear all over the body.  It often appears and disappears in a matter of few hours.
• Shingles produces a red itchy bump on a body part.  It is usually accompanied by burning  pain.
• Folliculitis is a condition of red itchy bumps on skin.  The bumps may be filled with pus.  It usually appears in the groin area, the legs or underarms, after hair removal by shaving or waxing.
• Eczema is probably the most common cause of itchy bumps on skin.  It can appear anywhere on the body and it itches like hell.

There are remedies that  you can use to alleviate the discomfort you will experience.  However, if the the itchy bumps on skin are not caused by insect bites and if  they persist, you should check with your physician about your condition.