Common causes of itchy bumps, spots and rashes

Scabies

Extremely intense Itchy red bumps or an itchy rash that has formed largely on warm parts of the body, such as the genital area, armpits, elbows, wrists, webbing of the hands and feet or other places where there are folds and crevices, is likely a sign of scabies. As the infection progresses, the itching may spread further across other parts of the skin due to an allergic reaction to the mite. Often the skin will become crusty or scaly, with visible burrow like lines or trails on the skins surface throughout the body. Getting rid of scabies requires discipline.

Bed Bugs

A series of swollen itchy red spots on various areas of the body found after waking up from sleep, is usually a sign that the sleeping area could be infested with bedbugs. The position of bed bug bites are usually spread quite close to one another and will often appear quite orderly. The bites are usually found anywhere on the body, including the back and stomach area.

Flea Bites

A series of itchy red dots, that are slightly raised on exposed or accessible parts of your skin, such as your legs and feet might be from flea bites. Usually identifiable by a small red dot in the centre of the itchy bump. Fleas can live in carpets and on pets. Read more about getting rid of fleas in the house.

Jock Itch

A red and itchy rash, with a hint of brown or some scaly patches and is located in the groin fold, near the genitals, the inner thighs or sometimes around the anus or rectum is a sign of a fungal infection known commonly as jock itch. Find more information on the treatment options and some commonly used home remedies for jock itch.

Athletes Foot

Athlete’s foot causes flaking and itching of the feet, especially in between toes. Quite often cracking and blisters will occur, which results in exposed raw tissue. Sometimes it can be difficult to get rid of athletes foot.