Painful red itchy bumps on body

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Asked for Female, 26 Years

My mother, age 60, has painful small red bumps on her arms, legs, and back. They are itchy and hurts to touch. They look like boils but have black/grey center. It has been 3-4 days and some are still there even after applying fudic cream. She does not have any illnesses or allergies.

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Dr. Anusha Katare

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Hi Share pictures of the rash to identify the condition correctly. Does she have fever?

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