
Salicylic acid- Salicylic acid is keratolytic agent and helps to relieve itching. Menthol 1-3%- available over the counter as cream or lotion Menthol gives cooling sensation that helps to reduce itching. Mint Oil- Menthol is extracted from mint oil or it is made in lab. Doxepin 5% cream- Doxepin is antihistamines.Tacrolimus ointment (Protopic 0.03% and 0.1%) andĪntihistaminic- Antihistamines are available as cream or lotion for local application.Topical Corticosteroid Ointment- Following corticosteroid local applications are available over the counter as ointment or cream.Ĭalcineurine Inhibitor- Available as ointment or cream
#Small red bug bites that itch skin#
Scratching open up the skin and causes bumps to get infected that results in formation of pustules. However, you should avoid scratching and use lotion or ointment that help to reduce feeling of itching. You may feel the serious urge to scratch these bumps. You can prevent bumps turning into pustules or blisters by avoiding scratching.

The condition is often seen in individual suffering with overweight, diabetes, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or AIDS. Folliculitis is seen in all age group of adults.

Folliculitis in axilla, groin and buttocks is caused by wearing tight dirty clothing that pulls the hair and causes infection. Folliculitis over the face is often caused by shaving with blunt contaminated blade that pulls the facial hair follicle. The most common area where folliculitis seen are axilla, groin, pubic area and legs. 3 The small red bumps looks like pimples are observed anywhere over the body, where hair is found. Folliculitis is a bacterial or fungal infection of hair follicle.
