KevinMD August 25, 2025
About a month ago, I developed a very sudden and alarming skin condition—clusters of painful, itchy bumps that quickly spread across my arms, legs, and chest. At first, I was not overly worried. I made an appointment with my primary care physician, expecting answers. But the exam was brief—she took a cursory glance and speculated it was an allergic reaction. To her credit, she didn’t jump to conclusions. She snapped a few photos and forwarded them to the dermatology department in search of clarification. In the meantime, I was prescribed antihistamines and told to wait.
Weeks passed. I followed up, I waited, and I watched my symptoms worsen. Still—no diagnosis, no guidance. The feeling of not knowing what was happening...
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