Raised skin bumps are very common, and in most cases they’re harmless. They can result from a number of conditions, including: an infection an allergic reaction a skin disorder skin cancer Skin bumps can vary in appearance and number depending on the cause.... Read more
31 Possible Causes of Raised Skin Bumps
Mosquito Bite Allergy
Common: However, Skeeter syndrome, which involves large local reactions to mosquito bites, is rare
Skin Lesions
Very common: 2 out of 10 people in the U.S. are affected by hives, a primary lesion, at some point
Corns and Calluses
Very common: Between 5-6 people out of 100 are affected by calluses or corns in the U.S.
Cold Sores
Very common: 6 out of 10 people in the U.S. have been exposed to the virus that causes cold sores
Sebaceous Cyst
Very common: Epidermoid cysts affect men twice as often as women
Molluscum Contagiosum
Common: In the U.S. there are between 12-14 cases per 1,000 children each year
Insect Sting Allergies
Common: About 1 out of every 159 people in the U.S. is allergic to the venom of stinging insects
Cellulitis
Very common: There are about 200 cases per 100,000 people in the U.S. each year
Boil (furuncle)
Common: Boils are more common in teenagers and young adults, especially males
Allergic Eczema
Very common: Worldwide between 10-20 children out of 100 are affected
Skin Cancer
Very common: 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime
Seborrheic Keratosis
Very common: Seborrheic keratoses is the most common cause of benign tumors in older adults
Actinic Keratosis
Very common: Between 11-26 Americans out of 100 are affected
Wasp Sting
Common: Over 200,000 people in the U.S. are stung each year
MRSA (Staph) Infection
Common: 2 in 100 Americans carry MSRA, usually without any illness
Scarlet Fever
Rare: Worldwide 8 out of 10 cases of scarlet fever affect children
Neurofibromas
Rare: 1 in about 3,500 people worldwide experience NF type 1
Chickenpox
Very common: About 9 out of 10 U.S. adults have had chickenpox
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