I get these itchy raised welts along my stomach when I were pants?
They look like hives, but are the same width as my belt. I don't think my belt it too tight. After a few days they actually start bleeding and scabbing over. Any idea what's going on?
Why do I swell and itch when a cat scratched me?
Cat scratch fever, also called cat scratch disease(CSD), is a bacterial infection. The disease gets its name because people contract it from cats infected with Bartonella henselae bacteria, one of the most common bacteria in the world.
Small scratches turned into huge welts?
You probably are dealing with an infection, Kristina. But, that might not be a result of your scratching it. It's possible that you're allergic to the hydrogen peroxide; it's actually a very week substitute for putting on wounds. (And if it caused the wound to sting, that would make it hard to resist you're having continued to scratch it.) If I were you, I'd put something stronger on it: some sort of ointment, or ask your local pharmacist what they would suggest. Neosporin might work well, until you do see a doctor; then the doctor can give you some sort of prescription medication -- and prescription medications are usually much stronger than anything "over the counter" stuff. Good luck.
When my cat scratches me I get these raised bumps on my skin?
It sounds like you might be allergic to cats. Take some Benadryl and put a little hydrogen peroxide on the wound to clean it. Anti-itch cream like Cortaid can help reduce the redness and itching. If it happened while you were playing with the cat, wearing long sleeves next time (or jeans, depending on where kitty likes to scratch you) can help.
Why do I have some itchy bumps after a cat scratch?
Cat scratch fever, also called cat scratch disease (CSD), is a bacterial infection. The disease gets its name because people contract it from cats infected with Bartonella henselae bacteria.You can get cat scratch fever from a bite or scratch from an infected cat. You can also get the disease if saliva from an infected cat gets into an open wound or touches the whites of your eyes. Occasionally, you may get the disease from a flea or a tick carrying the bacterium.You can’t get cat scratch disease from another human.Common symptoms of cat scratch fever include:a bump or blister at the bite or scratch siteswollen lymph nodes near the bite or scratch sitefatigueheadachesa low-grade fever, which is above 98.6°F (37°C) but below 100.4°F (37°C)body aches
Welts on the skin...?
Every time I scratch myself even a little bit or very lightly it leaves welts on my skin..big ones...the area gets hot and then it starts to itch which makes it worse...even if someone barely smacks me i get welts that get hot and itch....I thought i was allergic to the fiberglass in my nail so i got acrylic and then I just took them off altogether...but it still happens....I don't have sensitive skin or allergic to anything that i know of...what could this be?? even when i change clothes and my nails touch my skin it leaves big red welts..i barely touch my face and the same thing happens....HELP!!
If a dog scratches but there are no marks of bleeding would it be dangerous and what is the minimum time period to get tetanus or any other way to cure after the scratch?
If a dog scratched you, but the scratch did not break the surface of the skin, wash the area with soap and water, dry it thoroughly to prevent it from getting chapped, and watch the area for a few hours to make sure no extreme redness or welts develop. If none of the above happens, you will not need to seek any further medical treatment. If you do develop any pain, redness or welts, visit your doctor or emergency room for a check up. You may have an allergy to the dog or something it came into contact with that was on it's paw when it scratched you. A tetanus shot is usually only needed for skin puncture wounds. But if you are experiencing pain, swelling, redness, welts or serious itching where you were scratched, it wouldn't hurt to get looked at by a doctor.
Cat scratches and bites get puffy?
The swelling associated with a cut is actually white blood cells on their way to the site to counteract any pathogens that might be trying to enter your bloodstream. Any cut, no matter how tiny or big, will swell at the site for this reason (even if its minuscule). Its perfectly normal, and if it DIDN'T swell, that is when you would have cause for concern. Were you thinking it was some kind of toxin that immobilized its prey? ;)
My breast itches and when I scratch it, it becomes red with rashes, could that be symptoms of breast cancer?
Before you jump to any conclusions, know that the most common of the symptoms that indicate development of breast cancer are:Breast Lump:The lumps that may be a sign of breast cancer have the following characteristics:• May or may not be painful• May be hard and gritty• May be attached to breast tissue or the chest wall• Is irregular with poorly defined edgesDo not take any unusual lumps in your breast lightly. Get yourself screened as soon as possible and notify your doctor immediately.2. Nipple Abnormalities:Nipples may be the prime site of breast cancer as well and may be affected by an underlying benign or malignant tumor. As a result, your nipples may be:DestroyedInvertedDeviatedIf these changes persist, you must consult your doctor for relevant tests to be conducted.3. Systemic signsAlthough much awareness prevails regarding physical signs and symptoms of breast cancer but little attention is paid to Systemic signs and presentations of breast cancer. These generally include:Weight lossAnorexiaBone painJaundiceAnaemiaSigns to consider looking out for in particular are:Retraction of the nippleAbnormal enlargement of one breastdimpling of the breast surfacean “orange peel” texture to the skinvaginal painenlarged lymph nodes in the armpitvisible veins on the breastI would recommend you to see a dermatologist as your case may simply be that of skin itching or local rashes rather than cancer. Yes getting screened would be best however stressing over a rash for breast cancer may be a little too much for you to think of. If you have family history or are still worried about developing cancer, go to Abudo’s Breast Cancer platform. You will get all the answers you need.