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[RC] allergy bumps and other seeping things - Mary Carroll

Is this familiar to anyone?  My gelding has been suffering from bumps which open up and seep fluid, then scab over.  As they heal, they leave a flat open spot which loses hair.  It takes about 3 weeks from bump to hair growing back. 
 
He had one a year for the last 3 years, but this year his right side was covered.  Even his anus, and sheath got some.  These are all cleared up, and now there are 3 more under his chin. 
 
I had the vet out (I am a responsible owner!) and he said allergy to ???something.  Not bugs-too cold.  Not feed-only one side.  Maybe plant-we doubt that.  I think it is related to spring shedding and fall hair growth.
 
I have him on Cough Free and that seems to help.
 
FWIW-I live at 4500ft in mainly high desert.  It has been wet wet wet this year.
 
Any advice or knowledge?
 
Thanks, Mary (and itchy, bumpy Woodrow)