What causes itching and bumps on the legs and knees?
Patient: About a week ago I noticed what looked a rash on my stomach that started to itch like crazy and now it is covered in scabs and I don't know wether its from scratching too much or what. I also noticed that my legs and knees starting to itch and now I have tiny little bumps on them as well. I haven't touched or scratched my stomach in a few days and the itching has subsided but I still have some scabbing. I have very dry skin so I was wondering if this is common in dry skin or could it be something else. I am afraid I might have scabies, is that a possibility? Doctor: Hi, It seems to be itching related to dry skin. It doesn’t seem to be scabies. I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily along with frequent and regular application of a moisturizing lotion on the entire body 2-3 times in a day. Also take antihistaminic like tablet chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist