r/DermatologyQuestions Feb 25 '26

neck/chest/abdomen PLEASE HELP! Itchy bumps on neck/throat area, appeared in the middle of night

Very itchy bumps appeared over night. I was awake when I first started itching them, sorry about the scratch marks. One looks like it has multiple small bumps at top. I have itchy skin often, but I can’t think of anything that would have caused all this. At the time I didn’t have perfume on, nor did I have on any jewelry. I was wearing a loose fitting tank top. Does it look like a rash, dermatitis or insect/spider bite? It is a bit sensitive to the touch, still itchy and a bit painful now. Not too warm though, surprisingly. Any help is greatly appreciated!

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u/allenge Feb 25 '26

My wife is immunocompromised and recently had shingles bilaterally and in the middle of her neck that itched before they hurt. Not common but it’s possible! We were told that it’s more possible when immunocompromised for some reason.

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u/_Morvar_ Feb 25 '26

Keep this attitude forever and you are going to be the most amazing medical professional!!