Hi, my boyfriend has been having a skin problem for the last month. The only life change he has had is a job change in the last month. He works at Pep Boys now. He keeps getting huge really itchy lumps under his skin. They have appeared on his back, face, feet and arms. He can sooth them with a warm towel. They seem to itch more at night then during the day. He is awakened from the itchiness every night. Clothes seems to irritate them. They last for about three days and then go away leaving a red mark behind. More appear later around the same area the last one appeared in. He does not have any health insurance or the funds to go to the doctor right now. Can someone please give their professional opinion and help him.
HelloThanks for posting your query.It's very difficult to give an opinion just based on a description. It's important to see the lumps and then advise. However, from the history that you provided it could be urticaria or hives. The treatment would be taking an anti histamine like tablet Allegra once a day and tablet clarity once a day. He can apply cortisone cream mixed with newsprint cream on the lumps twice a day. He can try out the treatment for a week but if it doesn't help then he needs to consult a doctor who can examine him. Take care