skin rash

Is this just a skin rash or something more?

2010-04-24T00:29:00.001-07:00

After work about 2 nights ago my skin looked like it had little splotches of red... The next morning I woke up and my hands felt like they were asleep... all day. And today my entire arm is getting covered in redish areas that are starting to itch... and my hands still feel prickly like they are asleep.|||probably not just a skin condition, sorry :S go to a doctor ASAP please! tingling suggests circulation difficulties, or nerve damage, or any number of things that a doctor can test you for. Good luck :P...oh where do you work? that may have something to do with it....|||Hi Matt, it could be an allergic skin reaction, try to think if you came into contact with something different. If not, it could by systemic, meaning that you have something going on inside the body that is now coming out as a rash/numbness. I work at a derm office, and a lot of times they will culture the rash for scabies or skin infection, or if it indicates something more, you might have to have a blood test. I would think that if it doesn't get any better by tomorrow, I would call your doctor and see what they think. Good luck|||Click on the link below. There are questions and answers concerning rashes. Whether you answer a question with yes or no, it will lead to to further questions and answers until you can get a generalized diagnosis. It does not replace medical attention, though. Hope you feel better soon.

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Looking for cause of skin rash on my hands..?

2010-04-24T00:29:00.000-07:00

I have very small lumps under the skin on my fingers, they are pale in colour and not itchy or painful. Also have been experiencing periodic numbness in my fingers. If anyone can help with a possible cause?|||Go to a doctor, I would be guessing and that would not help you.|||I just answered this , so i will answer again ... possibly warts and carpel tunnel syndrome , contact your GP ...|||me no help either, with stuff like this u really need to see yr doc, i have studied skin conditions, but you really need some1 to look at it, so many skin allergies n lumps n bumps r very similar, i wldnt go on a guess, i wld get it looked at, good luk !

Why do i get skin rash in the heat?

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when i am in the sun outdoors i get a rash all over my body. it itches a lot too|||It is called heat rash. Try using body powder. This may help.|||it's called heat rash. use sunscreen and/or wear loose clothing that covers your skin. also, drink plenty of water and don't spend too much time in the sun. try an antibiotic topical cream to treat it like you would any other rash. if it's an continuing problem, you should probably see a dermatologist.|||Heat rash|||Heat rash -- also called prickly heat or miliaria -- is a common condition in which areas of the skin itch intensely and often feel prickly, or sting, due to overheating. Heat rash looks like tiny bumps surrounded by a zone of red skin. It usually occurs on clothed parts of the body, such as the back, abdomen, neck, upper chest, groin or armpits and goes away on its own within a few days. In severe forms, however, heat rash can interfere with the body's heat-regulating mechanism .

Heat rash occurs most often in hot, humid conditions, but you may develop it in cool weather if you are overdressed. It's most common in infants.

Heat rash begins with excessive perspiration, usually in a hot, humid environment. The perspiration damages cells on the surface of the skin, forming a barrier and trapping sweat beneath the skin, where it builds up, causing the characteristic bumps. As the bumps burst and sweat is released, you may feel the prickly, or stinging, sensation that gives this condition its common name.|||You could be allergic to the sun. Sounds weird but there are people who are, typically it effects people with very light skin.|||I agree with blushlila...you could well be allergic

to the sun. Do you start feeling itchy and a burning

sensation the minute you step out in the sun?

If you are not allergic to the sun then try the other

suggestions-using baby powder, etc. You can also

try appling a deoderant in any creases on your body

where sweat accumulates.

My daughter has a skin rash?

2010-04-24T00:28:00.002-07:00

My daughter who is 1 has bumps all over her body. The bumps look much like chill bumps (the bumps that you get when you get cold). The doc said it was because she has strep throat. She's took 2 kinds of med for it but it never clears up and she still test positive for strep. The rash has been there for about 3 weeks .Anyone knows whats going on?|||You're asking this in the wrong section... and of the wrong people. Get an opinion from a different doctor... get a few opinions, in fact.

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Can vitamin b12 cause skin rash?

2010-04-24T00:28:00.001-07:00

the rash is on just my face|||I notice the previous respondant gave you a whole crapload of information, and yet did not answer the question!

My husband is a doctor with a great deal of nutritional training, and he says it's unlikely.|||What is vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12 is also called cobalamin because it contains the metal cobalt. This vitamin helps maintain healthy nerve cells and red blood cells [1-4]. It is also needed to help make DNA, the genetic material in all cells [1-4].

Vitamin B12 is bound to the protein in food. Hydrochloric acid in the stomach releases B12 from proteins in foods during digestion. Once released, vitamin B12 combines with a substance called gastric intrinsic factor (IF). This complex can then be absorbed by the intestinal tract.

What foods provide vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12 is naturally found in animal foods including fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, and milk products. Fortified breakfast cereals are a particularly valuable source of vitamin B12 for vegetarians [5-7]. Table 1 lists a variety of food sources of vitamin B12.

Table 1: Selected food sources of vitamin B12 [5]

FoodMicrograms (μg)

per serving Percent

DV*

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, 3 ounces 84.11400

Liver, beef, braised, 1 slice47.9780

Fortified breakfast cereals, (100%) fortified), ¾ cup6.0100

Trout, rainbow, wild, cooked, 3 ounces5.490

Salmon, sockeye, cooked, 3 ounces4.980

Trout, rainbow, farmed, cooked, 3 ounces4.250

Beef, top sirloin, lean, choice, broiled, 3 ounces2.440

Fast Food, Cheeseburger, regular, double patty %26amp; bun, 1 sandwich1.930

Fast Food, Taco, 1 large1.625

Fortified breakfast cereals (25% fortified), ¾ cup1.525

Yogurt, plain, skim, with 13 grams protein per cup, 1 cup1.425

Haddock, cooked, 3 ounces1.220

Clams, breaded %26amp; fried, ¾ cup1.120

Tuna, white, canned in water, drained solids, 3 ounces1.015

Milk, 1 cup0.915

Pork, cured, ham, lean only, canned, roasted, 3 ounces0.610

Egg, whole, hard boiled, 10.610

American pasteurized cheese food, 1 ounces0.36

Chicken, breast, meat only, roasted, ½ breast0.36

*DV = Daily Value. DVs are reference numbers developed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help consumers determine if a food contains a lot or a little of a specific nutrient. The DV for vitamin B12 is 6.0 micrograms (μg). Most food labels do not list a food's vitamin B12 content. The percent DV (%DV) listed on the table indicates the percentage of the DV provided in one serving. A food providing 5% of the DV or less is a low source while a food that provides 10-19% of the DV is a good source. A food that provides 20% or more of the DV is high in that nutrient. It is important to remember that foods that provide lower percentages of the DV also contribute to a healthful diet. For foods not listed in this table, please refer to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Nutrient Database Web site: http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/cgi-bin/nut...

What is the recommended dietary intake for vitamin B12?

Recommendations for vitamin B12 are provided in the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) developed by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences [7]. Dietary Reference Intakes is the general term for a set of reference values used for planning and assessing nutrient intake for healthy people. Three important types of reference values included in the DRIs are Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA), Adequate Intakes (AI), and Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL). The RDA recommends the average daily intake that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97-98%) healthy individuals in each age and gender group [7]. An AI is set when there is insufficient scientific data available to establish a RDA. AIs meet or exceed the amount needed to maintain a nutritional state of adequacy in nearly all members of a specific age and gender group [7]. The UL, on the other hand, is the maximum daily intake unlikely to result in adverse health effects [7]. Table 2 lists the RDAs for vitamin B12, in micrograms (μg), for children and adults.

Table 2: Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for vitamin B12 for children and adults [7]

Age

(years)Males and Females

(μg/day) Pregnancy

(μg/day)Lactation

(μg/day)

1-30.9N/AN/A

4-81.2N/AN/A

9-131.8N/AN/A

14-182.42.62.8

19 and older2.42.62.8

There is insufficient information on vitamin B12 to establish a RDA for infants. Therefore, an Adequate Intake (AI) has been established that is based on the amount of vitamin B12 consumed by healthy infants who are fed breast milk [7]. Table 3 lists the Adequate Intakes for vitamin B12, in micrograms (μg), for infants.

Table 3: Adequate Intake for vitamin B12 for infants [7]

Age

(months)Males and Females

(μg/day)

0-6 months0.4

7-12 months0.5

When is a deficiency of vitamin B12 likely to occur?

Results of two national surveys, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III-1988-94) [8] and the Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals (CSFII 1994-96) found that most children and adults in the United States (U.S.) consume recommended amounts of vitamin B12 [6-8]. A deficiency may still occur as a result of an inability to absorb B12 from food and in strict vegetarians who do not consume any animal foods [9]. As a general rule, most individuals who develop a vitamin B12 deficiency have an underlying stomach or intestinal disorder that limits the absorption of vitamin B12 [10]. Sometimes the only symptom of these intestinal disorders is subtly reduced cognitive function resulting from early B12 deficiency. Anemia and dementia follow later [1,11].

# Signs, symptoms, and health problems associated with vitamin B12 deficiencyCharacteristic signs, symptoms, and health problems associated with B12 deficiency include anemia, fatigue, weakness, constipation, loss of appetite, and weight loss [1,3,12].

# Deficiency also can lead to neurological changes such as numbness and tingling in the hands and feet [7,13].

# Additional symptoms of B12 deficiency are difficulty in maintaining balance, depression, confusion, dementia, poor memory, and soreness of the mouth or tongue [14].

# Signs of vitamin B12 deficiency in infancy include failure to thrive, movement disorders, delayed development, and megaloblastic anemia [15].

Many of these symptoms are very general and can result from a variety of medical conditions other than vitamin B12 deficiency. It is important to have a physician evaluate these symptoms so that appropriate medical care can be given.

Do pregnant and/or lactating women need extra Vitamin B12?

During pregnancy, nutrients travel from mother to fetus through the placenta. Vitamin B12, like other nutrients, is transferred across the placenta during pregnancy. Breast-fed infants receive their nutrition, including vitamin B12, through breast milk. Vitamin B12 deficiency in infants is rare but can occur as a result of maternal insufficiency [15]. For example, breast-fed infants of women who follow strict vegetarian diets have very limited reserves of vitamin B12 and can develop a vitamin B12 deficiency within months of birth [7,16]. This is of particular concern because undetected and untreated vitamin B12 deficiency in infants can result in permanent neurologic damage. Consequences of such neurologic damage are severe and can be irreversible. Mothers who follow a strict vegetarian diet should consult with a pediatrician regarding appropriate vitamin B12 supplementation for their infants and children [7]. They should also discuss their own need for vitamin B12 supplementation with their personal physician.

Who else may need a vitamin B12 supplement to prevent a deficiency?

# Individuals with pernicious anemia or with gastrointestinal disorders may benefit from or require a vitamin B12 supplement.

# Older adults and vegetarians may benefit from a vitamin B12 supplement or an increased intake of foods fortified with vitamin B12.

# Some medications may decrease absorption of vitamin B12. Chronic use of those medications may result in a need for supplemental B12.

Individuals with pernicious anemia

Anemia is a condition that occurs when there is insufficient hemoglobin in red blood cells to carry oxygen to cells and tissues. Common signs and symptoms of anemia include fatigue and weakness. Anemia can result from a variety of medical problems, including deficiencies of vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate and iron. Pernicious anemia is the name given more than a century ago to describe the then-fatal vitamin B12 deficiency anemia that results from severe gastric atrophy, a condition that prevents gastric cells from secreting intrinsic factor. Intrinsic factor is a substance normally present in the stomach. Vitamin B12 must bind with intrinsic factor before it can be absorbed and used by your body [7,17-18]. An absence of intrinsic factor prevents normal absorption of B12 and results in pernicious anemia.

Most individuals with pernicious anemia need parenteral (deep subcutaneous) injections (shots) of vitamin B12 as initial therapy to replenish depleted body B12 stores. Body stores of vitamin B12 can then be managed by a daily oral supplement of B12. A physician will manage the treatment required to maintain the vitamin B12 status of individuals with pernicious anemia.

Individuals with gastrointestinal disorders

Individuals with stomach and small intestinal disorders may be unable to absorb enough vitamin B12 from food to maintain healthy body stores [19]. Intestinal disorders that may result in malabsorption of vitamin B12 include:

* Sprue, often referred to as Celiac Disease (CD), is a genetic disorder. People with CD are intolerant to a protein called gluten. In CD, gluten can trigger damage to the small intestines, where most nutrient absorption occurs. People with CD often experience nutrient malabsorption. They need to follow a gluten free diet to avoid malabsorption and other symptoms of CD.

* Crohn's Disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that affects the small intestines. People with Crohn's disease often experience diarrhea and nutrient malabsorption.

* Surgical procedures in the gastrointestinal tract, such as surgery to remove all or part of the stomach, often result in a loss of cells that secrete stomach acid and intrinsic factor [7,20-21]. Surgical removal of the distal ileum, a section of the intestines, also can result in the inability to absorb vitamin B12. Anyone who has had either of these surgeries usually requires lifelong supplemental B12 to prevent a deficiency. These individuals would be under the routine care of a physician, who would periodically evaluate vitamin B12 status and recommend appropriate treatment.

Older adults

Gastric acid helps release vitamin B12 from the protein in food. This must occur before B12 binds with intrinsic factor and is absorbed in your intestines. Atrophic gastritis, which is an inflammation of the stomach, decreases gastric secretion. Less gastric acid decreases the amount of B12 separated from proteins in foods and can result in poor absorption of vitamin B12 [10,22-26]. Decreased gastric secretion also results in overgrowth of normal bacterial flora in the small intestines. The bacteria may take up vitamin B12 for their own use, further contributing to a vitamin B12 deficiency [27].

Up to 30 percent of adults 50 years and older may have atrophic gastritis, an overgrowth of intestinal flora, and be unable to normally absorb vitamin B12 in food. They are, however, able to absorb the synthetic B12 added to fortified foods and dietary supplements. Vitamin supplements and fortified foods may be the best sources of vitamin B12 for adults over the age of 50 [7].

Researchers have long been interested in the potential connection between vitamin B12 deficiency and dementia [28]. A recent review examined correlations between cognitive skills, homocysteine levels, and blood levels of folate, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6. The authors suggested that vitamin B12 deficiency may decrease levels of substances needed for the metabolism of neurotransmitters [29]. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that transmit nerve signals. Reduced levels of neurotransmitters may result in cognitive impairment. In 142 individuals considered at risk for dementia, researchers found that a daily supplement providing 2 milligrams (mg) folic acid and 1 mg B12, taken for 12 weeks, lowered homocysteine levels by 30%. They also demonstrated that cognitive impairment was significantly associated with elevated plasma total homocysteine. However, the decrease in homocysteine levels seen with vitamin supplementation did not improve cognition [30]. It is too soon to make any recommendations, but is an intriguing area of research.

Vegetarians

The popularity of vegetarian diets has risen along with an interest in avoiding meat and meat products for environmental, philosophical, and health reasons. However, the term vegetarianism is subject to a wide range of interpretations. Some people consider themselves to be vegetarian when they avoid red meat. Others believe that vegetarianism requires avoidance of all animal products, including meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy foods. The most commonly described forms of vegetarianism include:

# "Lacto-ovo vegetarians", who avoid meat, poultry, and fish products but consume eggs and dairy foods

# "Strict vegetarians", who avoid meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy foods

# "Vegans", who avoid meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy foods but also do not use animal products such as honey, leather, fur, silk, and wool

Strict vegetarians and vegans are at greater risk of developing vitamin B12 deficiency than lacto-ovo vegetarians and non-vegetarians because natural food sources of vitamin B12 are limited to animal foods [7]. Fortified cereals are one of the few sources of vitamin B12 from plants, and are an important dietary source of B12 for strict vegetarians and vegans. Strict vegetarians and vegans who do not consume plant foods fortified with vitamin B12 need to consider taking a dietary supplement that contains vitamin B12 and should discuss the need for B12 supplementation with their physician.

There is wide belief that vitamin B12 can be consistently obtained from nutritional yeasts. Consumers should be aware that these products may or may not contain added nutrients such as vitamin B12. Dietary supplements are regulated as foods rather than drugs, and companies that sell supplements such as nutritional yeasts fortified with vitamin B12 can legally change their formulation at any time. If you choose to supplement, select reliable sources of vitamin B12 and read product labels carefully.

When adults adopt a strict vegetarian diet, deficiency symptoms can be slow to appear. It may take years to deplete normal body stores of B12. However, breast-fed infants of women who follow strict vegetarian diets have very limited reserves of vitamin B12 and can develop a vitamin B12 deficiency within months [7]. This is of particular concern because undetected and untreated vitamin B12 deficiency in infants can result in permanent neurologic damage. Consequences of such neurologic damage are severe and can be irreversible. There are many case reports in the literature of infants and children who suffered consequences of vitamin B12 deficiency. It is very important for mothers who follow a strict vegetarian diet to consult with a pediatrician regarding appropriate vitamin B12 supplementation for their infants and children [7].

Drug : Nutrient Interactions

Table 4 summarizes several drugs that potentially influence vitamin B12 absorption.

Table 4: Important vitamin B12/drug interactions

DrugPotential Interaction

# Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcer disease. Examples of PPIs are Omeprazole (Prilosec©) and Lansoprazole (Prevacid©)

PPI medications can interfere with vitamin B12 absorption from food by slowing the release of gastric acid into the stomach [31-33]. This is a concern because acid is needed to release vitamin B12 from food prior to absorption. So far, however, there is no evidence that these medications promote vitamin B12 deficiency, even after long-term use [34].

# H2 receptor antagonists are used to treat peptic ulcer disease. Examples are Tagament©, Pepsid©, and Zantac©

H2 receptor antagonists can interfere with vitamin B12 absorption from food by slowing the release of gastric acid into the stomach. This is a concern because acid is needed to release vitamin B12 from food prior to absorption. So far, however, there is no evidence that these medications promote vitamin B12 deficiency, even after long-term use [34].

# Metformin© is a drug used to treat diabetes.

Metformin© may interfere with calcium metabolism [35]. This may indirectly reduce vitamin B12 absorption because vitamin B12 absorption requires calcium [35]. Surveys suggest that from 10% to 30% of patients taking Metformin© have evidence of reduced vitamin B12 absorption [35].

In a study involving 21 subjects with type 2 diabetes, researchers found that 17 who were prescribed Metformin© experienced a decrease in vitamin B12 absorption. Researchers also found that supplementation with calcium carbonate (1200 milligrams per day) helped limit the effect of Metformin© on vitamin B12 absorption in these individuals [35].

Although these medications may interact with the absorption of vitamin B12, they are necessary to take for certain conditions. It is important to consult with a physician and registered dietitian to discuss the best way to maintain vitamin B12 status when taking these medications.

Caution: Folic Acid and vitamin B12 deficiency

Folic acid can correct the anemia that is caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. Unfortunately, folic acid will not correct the nerve damage also caused by B12 deficiency [1,36]. Permanent nerve damage can occur if vitamin B12 deficiency is not treated. Folic acid intake from food and supplements should not exceed 1,000 micrograms (μg) daily in healthy individuals because large amounts of folic acid can trigger the damaging effects of vitamin B12 deficiency [7]. Adults older than 50 years who take a folic acid supplement should ask their physician or qualified health care provider about their need for vitamin B12 supplementation.

What is the relationship between vitamin B12 homocysteine, and cardiovascular disease?

Cardiovascular disease involves any disorder of the heart and blood vessels that make up the cardiovascular system. Coronary heart disease occurs when blood vessels which supply the heart become clogged or blocked, increasing the risk of a heart attack. Vascular damage can also occur to blood vessels supplying the brain, and can result in a stroke.

Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in industrialized countries such as the U.S., and is on the rise in developing countries. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health has identified many risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including an elevated LDL-cholesterol level, high blood pressure, a low HDL-cholesterol level, obesity, and diabetes [37]. In recent years, researchers have identified another risk factor for cardiovascular disease, an elevated homocysteine level. Homocysteine is an amino acid normally found in blood, but elevated levels have been linked with coronary heart disease and stroke [38-47]. Elevated homocysteine levels may impair endothelial vasomotor function, which determines how easily blood flows through blood vessels. High levels of homocysteine also may damage coronary arteries and make it easier for blood clotting cells called platelets to clump together a form a clot, which may lead to a heart attack [43].

Vitamin B12, folate, and vitamin B6 are involved in homocysteine metabolism. In fact, a deficiency of vitamin B12, folate, or vitamin B6 may increase blood levels of homocysteine. Recent studies found that supplemental vitamin B12 and folic acid decreased homocysteine levels in subjects with vascular disease and in young adult women. The most significant drop in homocysteine level was seen when folic acid was taken alone [48-49]. A significant decrease in homocysteine levels also occurred in older men and women who took a multivitamin/ multimineral supplement for 56 days [50]. The supplement taken provided 100% of Daily Values (DVs) for nutrients in the supplement.

Evidence supports a role for supplemental folic acid and vitamin B12 for lowering homocysteine levels, however this does not mean that these supplements will decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease. Clinical intervention trials are underway to determine whether supplementation with folic acid, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6 can lower risk of coronary heart disease. It is premature to recommend vitamin B12 supplements for the prevention of heart disease until results of ongoing randomized, controlled clinical trials positively link increased vitamin B12 intake from supplements with decreased homocysteine levels AND decreased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Do healthy young adults need a vitamin B12 supplement?

It is generally accepted that older adults are at greater risk of developing a vitamin B12 deficiency than younger adults. One study, however, suggests that the prevalence of B12 deficiency in young adults may be greater than previously thought. This study found that the percentage of subjects in three age groups (26 to 49y, 50 to 64y, and 65y and older) with deficient blood levels of vitamin B12 was similar across all age groups but that symptoms of B12 deficiency were not as apparent in younger adults. This study also suggested that those who did not take a supplement containing vitamin B12 were twice as likely to be B12 deficient as supplement users, regardless of age group. However, non-supplement users who consumed fortified cereal more than 4 times per week did appear to be protected from deficient blood levels of B12. Better tools and standards to diagnose B12 deficiencies are needed to make specific recommendations about the appropriateness of vitamin B12 supplements for younger adults [51].

What is the health risk of too much vitamin B12?

The Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences did not establish a Tolerable Upper Intake Level for this vitamin because Vitamin B12 has a very low potential for toxicity. The Institute of Medicine states that "no adverse effects have been associated with excess vitamin B12 intake from food and supplements in healthy individuals" [7]. In fact, the Institute recommends that adults over 50 years of age get most of their vitamin B12 from vitamin supplements or fortified food because of the high incidence of impaired absorption of B12 from animal foods in this age group [7].

Selecting a healthful diet

As the 2000 Dietary Guidelines for Americans states, "Different foods contain different nutrients and other healthful substances. No single food can supply all the nutrients in the amounts you need" [52]. For more information about building a healthful diet, refer to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans http://www.usda.gov/cnpp/DietGd.pdf [52] and the US Department of Agriculture's Food Guide Pyramid http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/Fpyr/pyrami... [53].

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Help with my dogs skin rash?

2010-04-24T00:28:00.000-07:00

My dog has a rash on his belly, I believe it is an allergic reaction to grass (he is a lab mix and they often have allergies to grass) I was wondering if anyone knew of any over the counter remedies to help with the itching.|||Skin Works or Ivy Dry are both good topical applications. They both work well for hot spots too.

For any type of skin allergies though, you should treat from the inside as well as the outside. Do some research on supplements, such as Salmon Oil, that help with skin and coat condition. Your vet will be a good resource for that and shouldn't charge for a phone call.

Have you done any testing to see if switching his food might help? He may be allergic to any grain products in his food as well if you really do think it's grass causing this problem.

Hope your boy feels better soon!|||My dog also had a belly rash. When we went to the vet she said it was from allergies and from different rugs and carpets. If you go to the vet they can give you a spray that you use on their bellies and you will notice a difference in about a week!

Best of luck!!|||your dogs skin is probably just dry, if you wash him too much that can do it, but try going to a pet store and picking up some doggie lotion|||During the summer, my dog, who has never had any allergy problems, got very itchy feet. She was chewing on her feet all of the time and they were red between the toes. I called the vet and was told about Omega 3 supplements that help with itching and inflammation. The vet had a product in a bottle that you pumped onto their food or in the case of my dog, I put it in the palm of my hand and she licked it off my hand. Within a week, the itching went away and has not come back. I was totally amazed and very happy that I did not have to go the cortisone route. Call and ask the vet about Omega 3 supplements and itchy rashes and see what he says.|||My hairless dog was suffering from allergies %26amp; itching. I took him to my vet and was told to give him Benedryl, you may want to check with a vet on the dosage as it goes by their weight. I used the childrens Benedryl as it is not as strong as the adults.|||over the counter benadryl is suitable for dogs with allergies, call your vet for dosing amounts. My 50lb boxer gets 50mg of benadryl 3 times a day.

If the allergies are more than occasional you can have your vet prescribe a prescription antihistamine. I have used Atarax with my dog in the past and now she is on prednisone. The prednisone actually comes out cheaper than the benadryl. We get 30 pills for $18 and she only needs it every few days, one prescription usually lasts 2-3 months.

What is this skin rash on my rat??

2010-04-24T00:27:00.003-07:00

I keep my 3 male rats in a 3 story cage. We clean it once a week and it never smells. I looked at one of the boys tonight and noticed that he has a weird looking skin spot on his stomach so I held him down and took a wash cloth and washed it off, but it started to smell and pus when I did this!!!! I feel so bad if I did that to my baby boy!! I’m going to start treating him with Neosporin and clean it off 3 times a day, but has anyone heard of this? By the way they never fight so I don’t think it’s from getting bit. If it gets any worse I’m going to have a vet look at it. Thanks!|||oh poor Ratty!

I can understand why you are worried.

It sounds like the vet will need to do a skin scraping to determine if its fungal or parasite. If you are unlucky there might be an abcess under his skin and you're just seeing the top of it. An abcess would need to be lanced and cleaned by a vet and then he'd be treated with antibiotics. Be very careful of what you put on his skin ,as you know he will try to lick it off.

Best wishes. :o)|||P.S. Bex-Chan you did try to help! Thank you for that! Report It
|||Thanks for the vote phoenix_rosemaryhitz. :o) I hope your little guy is better soon. Whats with with all the negative answers? I'd recommend a pet rat any day. :o) Report It
|||he is sick|||Rats are poisonous. Why do you keep rats as pets? I don't understand why people keep rodents and snakes and weird things that should be exterminated as pets.|||ok hate to be the bearer of bad news but there was a recent outbreak of scabes in rats and ,many in my pet shop were affected. Isolate him from the other(always wear gloves) and take him to the vets. It could be just a scab in which case they'll give you Fuciderm which you apply once a day to the area. Good luck|||that's probably a new kind of super deadly virus that u %26amp; ur rats just created. u better give it to someone u hate most or u can let it loose in ur neighbourhood so u can share it with the folks.|||Plague, is caused by bacteria called Yersinia pestis. Onset of plague is usually 2 to 6 days after a person is exposed. Initial symptoms include fever, headache, and general illness, followed by the development of painful, swollen regional lymph nodes. The disease progresses rapidly and the bacteria can invade the bloodstream, producing severe illness, called plague septicemia. Once a human is infected, a progressive illness generally results unless specific antibiotic therapy is given. Progression leads to blood infection and, finally, to lung infection. The infection of the lung is termed plague pneumonia, and it can be transmitted to others through the expulsion of droplets by coughing. The incubation period of primary pneumonic plague is 1 to 3 days and is characterized by development of an overwhelming pneumonia with high fever, cough, bloody sputum, and chills. For plague pneumonia patients, the death rate is over 50%.

Geographic Distribution of Plague

In the United States, most of the human plague cases occur in two regions:

Northern New Mexico, northern Arizona, and southern Colorado.

California, southern Oregon, and far western Nevada.

How Is Plague Transmitted?

Plague is transmitted from animal to animal and from animal to human by the bites of infective fleas. Less frequently, the organism enters through a break in the skin by direct contact with tissue or body fluids of a plague-infected animal, for instance, in the process of skinning a rabbit or other infected animal. Plague is also transmitted by inhaling infected droplets expelled by coughing, by a person or animal, especially domestic cats, with pneumonic plague. Transmission of plague from person to person is uncommon and has not been observed in the United States since 1924 but does occur as an important factor in plague epidemics in some developing countries.

Human plague cases in the U.S. have been sporadic cases acquired from wild rodents or their fleas. Rock squirrels and their fleas are the most frequent sources of human infection in the southwestern states. For the Pacific states, the California ground squirrel and its fleas are the most common source. Many other rodent species, for instance, prairie dogs, wood rats, chipmunks, and other ground squirrels and their fleas, suffer plague outbreaks and some of these occasionally serve as sources of human infection. Deer mice and voles are thought to maintain the disease in animal populations but are less important as sources of human infection. Other less frequent sources of infection include wild rabbits, wild carnivores, and even antelopes, which pick up their infections from wild rodent outbreaks. Domestic cats (and sometimes dogs) are readily infected by fleas or from eating infected wild rodents. Cats may serve as a source of infection to persons exposed to them. Pets may also bring plague-infected fleas into the home. Between outbreaks, the plague bacterium is believed to circulate within populations of certain species of rodents without causing excessive mortality. Such groups of infected animals serve as silent, long-term reservoirs of infection.

Prevention

Plague will probably continue to exist in its many localized geographic areas in the southwest since attempts to eliminate wild rodent plague are impractical and futile. Therefore, primary preventive measures are directed toward reducing the threat of infection in humans in high risk areas through three techniques:

Environmental management

Public health education

Preventive drug therapy

Environmental Management

Preventing epidemic plague requires the reducing or eliminating house rat populations in both urban and rural areas.

Control of plague in such situations requires two things:

Close surveillance for human plague cases, and for plague in rodents.

Use of an effective insecticide to control rodent fleas when human plague cases and rodent outbreaks occur.

Public Health Education

In regions such as the American West where plague is widespread in wild rodents, the greatest threat is to people living, working, or playing in areas where the infection is active. Public health education of citizens and the medical community should include information on the following plague prevention measures:

Eliminating of food and shelter for rodents around homes, work places, and recreation areas by removing brush, rock piles, junk, and food sources (such as pet food), from the site.

Surveillance for plague activity in rodent populations in and surrounding high risk areas by public health workers or by citizens reporting rodents found sick or dead to local health departments.

Use of appropriate and licensed insecticides to kill fleas during wild animal plague outbreaks to reduce the risk to humans.

Treatment of pets (dogs and cats) for flea control once each week.

Preventive Drug Therapy

Antibiotics may be taken in the event of exposure to the bites of wild rodent fleas during an outbreak or to the tissues or fluids of a plague-infected animal. Preventive therapy is also recommended in the event of close exposure to another person or to a pet animal with suspected plague pneumonia. For preventive drug therapy, the preferred antibiotics are the tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, or one of the effective sulfonamides.

My Dog has a slight skin Rash.... What might it Be?

2010-04-24T00:27:00.002-07:00

I have a Schitsu... He is very well maintained. However, in the last month or so, he has developed this rash looking things under his coat. He scratches it from time to time, but it does not seem uncomforatble to him.It is effecting, but the rash looks somewhat like a scab. what are some things it could be and how can I possibly treat it?|||Might be an allergy. Take him to the vet. I have a kitten I'm trying to get adopted %26amp; I want to treat this before I take her somewhere, because I don't want them to put her down. She's healthy. (No scabs, just some hair loss.)|||It could be a yeast infection, some dogs get these on their coats. You really should take him to a vet and let the vet do a test (scraping) on it to let you know for sure.|||could possibly be exema (sp), you could try lavendar oil, and feeding him plain yogurt|||My cat has a similar problem. He would scratch it and little patches of skin/fur would come off. He was/is allergic to cat food with any dye in it so your dog probably has an allergy. My cat had to get a steroid shot every now and then before they figured out his problem (they thought he was allergic to fish).

My sister's cat had really bad dandruff due to an allergy too. Her vet told her to give the cat baby/children Benadril (not sure of the dosage).

Call your vet or get an appointment with one to get the proper treatment. This is most likely nothing about which you need to worry :-)|||could be scabies/mites/fleas.

give him bath in DOG flea shampoo every week.

their skin gets dry in winter.

nothing serious if hair is still in tact,just do this to keep pet comfortable.|||Certain dogs are prone to skin problems eczema or allergies. Labradors especially have bad itching. The vet will usually give you a type of cortisone to administer to your dog. There are also natural remedies, but you'd have to consult "holistic" veterinarians - there are some around. Sometimes the type of heat you have, especially if it's dry in your home, can produce skin problems (my cat has dandruff). Buying a humidifier and/or giving your dog supplements with Omega-3 %26amp; 6 in it will also be helpful.|||your dog could have fles and could scratch at them often and that might cause hair to fall out or a red patch of skin, he may also have walked into poison ivy or somthing like that. another possibility is that it is just dry skin but im no vet u should ask one if it gets bad.

Help i have a bad skin rash help help help?!?

2010-04-24T00:27:00.001-07:00

Well it happens on my arms feet and legs. On my legs i first get a burning under my skin and then it itches like no other and after that i ger huge swelling bumps. On my arms i get birght red and itch like crazy. On my feet i first get a feeling like hot burning under my skin and then it gets itchy and swells and then spots under the skin im very worried please answer soon|||it sounds like you either have poison ivy, or an allergic reaction to something. dont wear anything twice without washing it. untill you see a dermatologist they would be better to go to than a doctor..... and for now get some type of calymine lotion to help with the rash. it can be bought at your local cvs, or walgreens.|||it might be exema try to use some oatmeal bath avenno and change your soap and lotion|||do you shave your arms? it sounds alot like razor burn. at least definately on your legs, otherwise I would either way get a hydrating lotion and use it in the morning and at night, and I would definately go to a doctor. you may also be allergic to the soap or something that you are using on that skin.|||Go to the doctor but here is a link that might help you|||Sounds identical to psoriasis or eczema.......try Aveeno cream for rashes.....and then make an appointment to see your dermatologist.|||Sounds somewhat the same that I have. I went to the doctor but he didn't tell me what it is but he is still doing tests. The only thing that worked for me was toothpaste then the doctor gave me some clear medication. The clear medication was better only because it wasn't sticky like the toothpaste. I suggest for the feet use something like GermX first. I know toothpaste sounds silly but it was a life saver for me.|||You might also see if it might be dermatographism.

3.5 Week Skin Rash: Should I get a Second Opinion? Please Advise! Thank you!?

2010-04-24T00:27:00.000-07:00

About 3.5 weeks ago I started to develop a slight rash along my lip line. I didn't think anything of it until it started to get worse by spreading along my entire upper lip and a mild burning sensation. Thus, I went to my doctor, who said that it was likely stressed induced or a reaction to my thyroid medication; he adjusted my dosage and told me to apply Vaseline to the infected area. Well, that didn't work either; in fact it got worse; now my entire mouth is red, the corners of my mouth have lesions and are bleeding, and it feels like razors cutting my lips, even when drinking water. Again I went to my doctor, who told me to take Vitamins C and B-complex supplements. Getting to the point, what could be wrong with my lips (I've never had this before). Should I get a second opinion, since this is the second time I have gone to my doctor and my symptoms haven't subsided. I don't want to offend him by going over his head, but its been 3 weeks, my lips hurt, look gross, %26amp; its embarassing.|||I would go to a dermatologist if I were you. Good Luck! I will pray for you.

Just looked this up: Perioral Dermatitis. Sounds like it could be this.

I have a skin rash! What is it? I'll describe it to you...?

2010-04-24T00:26:00.001-07:00

Help!

On New Years I went crazy and ate probably 6 kewis! I know, it's nuts, and I'v never done it before.

Another thing, on New Year too, I got a lotion I used.

I got a never before tried by me deoderent, and used it.

I also got a new chap stick, and used it.

This happened all on New Year's Day.

2 days later, I wake up with a rash on my hand.

It itches, and looks like a million bubbles. It's on one of my hands, my right hand and I'm right handed, (the hand where i blob lotion on) and it came on on my face, near the place where I used lip gloss. like a million tiny bubbles. then on my arms, where I use deoderent.

I used a little to much deoderannt one day because i was a little smelly it put it on my arms as well as armpits. i also continued using chapstick, and lotion.

which one is it?

feel free to ask certain questions, and ill answer them in the "add comment" section!

thanks!|||take anti histamine drug

n c a doc

stop using stuff u got|||go to the doctor.|||sounds like a allergic reaction to something you use,not a doctor, but I figure the safest thing for you to do would be to see your doctor and they could better evaluate the symptoms.|||Could just be the kewis, take a benedrly, sounds like a food allergy.

Could also be the clothes u had on, u may be allergic more to a certain fabric or the washin powder

If it was new clothes, u better wash em, they go thru tons of hands at a factory.|||Could be a lot of things! It's good that you remember all the new things you tried, that's a step in the right direction. I would say to try to eliminate ALL the new things. Look for sensitive skin formulas of the products you used before you tried the new items, as products with a lot of fragrance in them might irritate you right now. I myself have sensitive skin, here are some products that I use that work well: Softlips for chapstick, Dove deodorant, Johnson's baby lotion, Ivory body wash/soap. You should be careful before trying any more new stuff, but in case your old products are heavy on fragrance/chemicals those should be safe.

It could be that the rash you got has NOTHING to do with any of the new things. You could have picked up bacteria from anywhere, to be honest. Try to go really easy on your skin the next week or so. Use gentle soaps, don't make your showers too hot, don't scrub at your skin too hard. A warm, wet washcloth is a good way to relieve itching. Hopefully it'll stop you from spreading your rash. If you don't see improvement after discontinuing use of the new products and taking it easy on yourself, you should definitely see your doctor.|||I had this on my right hand on my fingers a few months ago. It didnt go away for a few days but I had to clean my hands real well. I had to clean my hands all the time. so keep your hands clean it should go away in a couple of days. As for the other things I dont know.|||stop using them all and try taking an antihistamine such as Benadryl, if that doesn't help, go to a doctor, if it's a alllergic reaction, the Benadryl will help, after it is well, you can try 1 of the products at a time till you figure out which is causing the reaction.

My daughter has had a skin rash since she was born, it gets worse in summer or warm environs, any help, please

2010-04-24T00:26:00.000-07:00

she itches her whole body. all the medication ave had from the GP has not helped. she does not develop any red spots, but coz of the scratching the skin bleeds. the most recent relief she has had is cows milking lotion.she has to have a cold bath to ease the discomfort, the GP said that the disease will disappear with age, but she is 9 now, any help pliz|||has she been tested for hepatitis of any kind? hcv and hbv to be exact. sometimes the mother is unaware of having the virus and passes it to her children, others may have gotten it during blood transfusion.

i would get her liver checked. also, please keep in mind (and mention to the doctor testing) that alt and ast levels aren't always elevated in the case of hcv infection so she needs to be tested for antibodies.

good luck!

also, if it isn't liver disease, has she been tested for bowel/intestinal diseases?|||just simply tell the primary care doctor to refer you to either a skin doctor (who will test for hcv before any gp would) or a gastrointerologist.

you may need to specify testing for hcv antibodies at the skin doc just in case he doesn't think that could be a reason. Report It
|||It sounds like your daughter has eczema. It's skin irritation. Mine gets really bad in the summer (the sweat irritates it). The udder cream is very helpful. She may not grow out of it if she is 9 and things have not gotten better. You may want to see a specialist to see if there is anything that they are aware of. Also, you should have her go to an allergist to make sure she doesn't have any allergies that could also be causing the problem.

(I had it worse when I was younger and now get it primarily in the summer or when I sweat a lot)|||My daughter had the same thing (eczema)

She's just coming up to 11 year old and is fine now.

I use to use a product called OILATUM. You put it on wet skin ( in the bath) and it keeps the skin moist,relives the itching.

You could try baby oil as well,any thing that keeps the skin moist.

Eczema is worst in the summer because of the salt in sweat which dries the skin and irratates it further.|||dry skin excezma

What is this called? It's a skin rash...?

2010-04-24T00:25:00.003-07:00

About a year ago I got a rash on my leg that was red with little bumps, if it was bad enough they'd have pus in them and it was very itchy. I used some Tea Tree oil for it and it helped it go away. Now here is where I get confused...

The rash is on my right shin, and it comes back whenever I were some knee high boots with just normal ankle socks, if I wear nylons or knee high socks my leg is ok. So it must be from my boots, right? No, because I got the same thing on my left forearm, I have 1 spot on my left lower stomach, and 1 spot on my left thigh on the front The spots are small, no larger than a quarter. Except for the one on my shin. Now I think the one on my shin was from my boots, one of my cats peed on it. I wash them several times in vinegar, hot water, soap and finally put some baking soda on it and brushed it off. If it was just an irritant from my boot, then why was it anywhere else?

Also, the other spots were not as itchy or oozing at all. Some type of Dermatitis?|||Hello!

This "sounds like" it could be eczema by the way you describe it and that it turns up in different places on your body.

It will be worth your while to see a Dermatologist for proper treatment and relief.

This link has pictures and some explanations of eczema that you might find helpful. Meantime, try not to scratch it as it just makes things worse by opening those liquid pockets. Try some Calamine Lotion on it, hopefully that will help with the itch until you can see a Dermatologist.

http://www.elidel.com/info/diagnosing/ec...

I hope this helped!

Take care! :)|||It sounds like you are allergic to the boots. But, I don't know because it is only on one leg.

Have you seen a doctor about this?|||well you say that you have a cat...

sounds like you have a ring worm

cats pee and poo have allot of parasites.

but that just my opinion..

Should a severe skin rash be covered with an ace bandage or cloth?

2010-04-24T00:25:00.002-07:00

Help! i have a severe rash on both my hands and i have been putting lotion on them every day and that isnt working and i cant even wash my hands because it hurts so bad should i keep putting lotion on it or would a cloth or ace bandage work to help keep it covered! Any advice on this is greatly apprecitaed!|||Try neosporin instead of the lotion, it may help clear it up.|||Why would you keep doing something that isn't working in the first place! Don't put anything on it, take some Benedryl and go see a Doctor!|||noo definitley not! never cover a skin rash with material b/c you need your skin to breathe. I suggest getting some irritation medication from the drug store (like a topical cream) and applying that 3 times a day! I'm a nurse, so i'm pretty sure with this one!

good luck with the rash!|||During the day, it would be a good idea to wear thin rubber gloves whenever you can to keep the moisture in and the dirt out...At night when you sleep, let the air get to them...use desitin on them as well....|||NO ACE BANDAGE!!

Go to your doctor if they are still open....if they are not, go to the ER. If you can not afford it, go to the pharmacy, ask to see the pharmacist---ask them SPECIFICALLY what type of cream they recommend for it.......he may tell you to go to the ER.

Now....depending on what it looks like:

chicken pox? most likely not if it isnt anywhere else

eczema---usually you know before you are an adult that you have it....but.....sometimes no one bothered to tell you---that can be isolated to your hands.

Yeast/fungal infection---VERY ITCHY, oozes puss. needs miconizole or clortimazole cream. THIS you can cover with cotton gloves after treating to keep from spreading it....but, only after you know what it is.

Contact dermatitis---soaps/fragrances in soaps, foaming soaps, over washing hands can make it worse.

Allergic to something---similiar to the dermatitis, but, could be specifiically a reaction in that specific area---like touching a dog or poison ivy, or hay that you are allergic to.

Some things that may provide relieve---benedryl 25-50 mg 4 times a day.

Benedryl cream---they recommend you do NOT use both forms of benedryl at the same time.

hydrocortizone cream---will help with the itch and the swelling.

for lotion, I highly recommend the gold bond ultimate line of lotions---provided you are NOT allergic to any of the ingrediants in it. FYI---my sister is allergic to aloe---and what you are discribing is similiar to what she gets when she uses ANY products with aloe in them.

Dove soap---but, if you do not know if it is a fungus, you may wish to get the pump of the dove soap---so you do not spread it around on the bar of soap, and keep picking it back up every time you wash---or the rash will not go away.

good luck to you.

ps---a doctor, or a walk in urgent care center should be able to treat you

My dog has skin rash & has a body smell & recently keeps peeing indoors?

2010-04-24T00:25:00.001-07:00

She is a bull mastiff, she approximately 3 yrs since we rescued her 4 months ago, she was house trained. She has had a rash that comes %26amp; goes mainly on her belly area. We have done 2 courses of anti biotics and special shampoo but nothing seems to clear it. She smells we wash her and 2 days later she smells again, its a body smell not her breathe. She stratches alot, the vet didnt think she had mange, just an infections but why are they not going away and recently she has started to pee indoors, we keep her in the back porch for sleeping but she keeps peeing in the utility room, she doesnt have the run of the house, only when we allow her in. I've tried teatree spray and emu oil as alternative but this didnt work either, just wish i could get rid of her smell and stop her stratching, wondered is the peeing is to do with it?|||Unless you're very happy there and have been there for years, I'd change your vet. Quite a lot of vets aren't set up for testing for "atopy" (which is a fancy word for specific allergies). Phone around and find one who is and see what they say.

As for the weeing in the house, again, check her health first as she may have a urine infection or kidney trouble. If that comes back ok and it's a training issue, the make it easier on yourself first and make sure she's had enough water during the day (you could even add half a glass of milk to a couple of mugs of water at lunch time if you didn't think she was drinking enough to do the next bit ...) then after 7pm take the water up and give her some ice cubes instead. You can give them to her a couple at a time through the evening (about 10 should be more than enough for a mastiff) and then a couple in her bowl in the porch for over night. She can then have a full bowl of water in the morning so shouldn't have a problem with not having free access. This will empty her bladder so there's less in there that needs peeing out!!

From there it's just basics really. Praise when she does it outside, use a command like (be a good girl, or whatever) WHILE she's having a pee for several weeks to associate the words with the action and pretty soon she'll be peeing on command, especially if she's treated as soon as she's finished. Good luck with that, but definitely see a skin specialist vet for the other thing.|||have her kidneys checked|||Maybe she has food allergies - talk to the vet about it.

Not sure if the peeing is related or not...could be a seperate issue!!|||It could be a type of mite,the vet should have taken a sample for testing and one from her ears as well.Some mites infest the nasal passages and a lot of vets miss them because they are not very common.|||Did she always smell? Shar pei's have a "smell" and ist just a shar pei smell. I know, i have one. She is actaully prone to rash's but doesnt go to the bathroom in the house. It could aslo be a flea allergy. Some animals have allergies to fleas and will refuse to go where the fleas are. That could be why she isnt going to the bathroom outside. Check you yard and check her skin. If nothing, she may have dry skin. Try keeping moisture in her skin if it seems rough and flaky.|||we had a dog that done exactly the same thing and when we took her to the vets he said she is allergic to flea bites even one bite can make her skin go all scabby and smell because of the infection that came from it , a shampoo called Dr johns medicated shampoo cleared it up and stopped her from smelling.|||this isnt probably the right pace to be asking this question i would be talking to your vet again and tell him you want test run on her to find out exactley what this is he obviousley wasnt right with the first diagnosis and she is still suffering get her back or change your vets hope she gets better soon|||If it is just a skin thing then it could be a fungal infection. Have you tried Malaseb shampoo. Could be that you've already had - I use it on my shih tzu - but there are times when it's really bad that I have to bath her in it 3 times a week. Once you have it under control, it will probably only be once a week. Try Stronghold flea treatment which kills off fleas, ticks and mites too. Available from vet. Probably the weeing is not to do with it and you must persevere with putting her out every hour or so.

What is this skin rash even the vet is baffled?

2010-04-24T00:25:00.000-07:00

my dog keeps getting this rash on the top of her neck they look like small blissters when they pop there filled with blood and pus they go away with antibiotics but come back when the corse is finished she carnt stay on antibiotics all the time my vet to be honest is useless just keeps giving her antibiotics any suggestions?|||wow babe you have me baffled with this one, I bred dogs and have never heard of anything like it. You say it is around the neck ? could it be just a simple allergy to the collar or the chain babe. Try leaving them off and see if it improves. Have you by any chance got a flea collar on the dog because quite often these cause problems.|||Could it be ringworm?|||take her to another vet,,,,,try getting blood tests|||First dry her pus with Heparsulf 30 The pet should be fine but if it still continues give your per Rhus Tox 30 twice a day and he/she will be fine. This what my doc gave my pet and he became OK.Homeopathic wonders!!

What causes my itchy skin rash? How do I find out for sure?

2010-04-24T00:24:00.003-07:00

I dont know what is causing my rash and docters arent that helpful! I get it mostly where I sweat on my arms, neck, between fingers, feet... It is itchy and red. It can be bad at night but bad all day too. It develops into blisters. I never used to get b4 age 30. Is it excema? I take epilepsy medication (lamortigine) so I thought it might be that, but the rash comes and goes. I have been really stressed at work, so I thought it might be that, or a reaction to herbal supplimentsI take sometimes like gotu-kola. I am also wandering if it is a food allergy, so I have been trying to watch what I eat. Could I just have lots of toxins in my body that need to come out or an blocked lymphatic system? I had an opperation where they cut out all sorts of sweat glands when I was younger because of over secretion of sweat, which I am convinced was really bad for me. I really dont want to just use medication that treats the symptoms but not the cause! I want to find out what it is and get rid of i!|||I see exactly where you are coming from, the doctors are hopeless when it comes to allergies. They are only educated in medicine, that's why the doctors draw a blank when you inquire about allergies.

What did the doctor prescribe for you? Let me guess, antihistamines and steroids. Which is fine, it does the job short term. You need to treat your body internally, eating high anti-toxin foods like apples, pears, bananas, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds. Don't expect miracles, when your apply a new diet to your life style.

Your situation seems very complicated. 1) You are on lamortigine, 2) taking herbal supplements, 3) you break out in sweat rashes and 4) your hating your job at the moment. Let's take this in bite sizes:

1) Keep taking Lamortigine, you need to keep your epilepsy under control.

2) Ditch the herbal supplements. I took some omega supplements a while back and I broke out in a terrible rash. Take a simple multivitamin supplement and zinc.

3) I don't know your diet, but you seem like the sort of person that likes his coffee in the morning. Avoid any caffeine products because this disrupts the circulation system. This will cause you to feel itchy and you'll find it hard to sleep well at night. Don't eat any chocolate bars, eat simple healthy food and drink plenty of water. Water is the quickest way to slow down your histamine level.

4) Work causes a lot of stress, which makes you vulnerable to scratch because you feel anxious and nervous. I don't know the sort of problems you've got at work, it could be working hours, co-workers making your life a misery, under pressure situations at work. Whatever it is, don't let this ruin your sleep. Work problems always catch up on you, when you're in bed.

Stick to the medication at the moment, and keep to a low allergy risk diet.

I highly doubt you have eczema! I think you have a problem with your immune system. When you sweat, you also release toxins from your body. This is what causes your skin to be inflamed and itchy.

Good luck, and hope you solve the problem soon.

James Brown|||go to the doctors|||go to a dermatologist - with all the stuff you mentioned thereit sounds like you really need a few appointments.|||Crabs ..............|||It sounds like dermatitis. I get it on my hands and feet, and it starts off with little tiny blisters, which then pop. The skin then becomes really sore and itchy. Usually flares up when I am stressed or run down. Go and see a dermatologist who will be able to establish what it is and prescribe you some cream. I use betnovate.|||Its called Atopic Dermatitis, caused by allergies.

I suffer it time to time.

The answer: betametasona cream, atarax pills, lubriderm moisture cream and a needle weekly with the anti allergy chemical.

What causes my itchy skin rash? How do I find out for sure?

2010-04-24T00:24:00.002-07:00

I dont know what is causing my rash and docters arent that helpful! I get it mostly where I sweat on my arms, neck, between fingers, feet... It is itchy and red. It can be bad at night but bad all day too. It develops into blisters. I never used to get b4 age 30. Is it excema? I take epilepsy medication (lamortigine) so I thought it might be that, but the rash comes and goes. I have been really stressed at work, so I thought it might be that, or a reaction to herbal supplimentsI take sometimes like gotu-kola. I am also wandering if it is a food allergy, so I have been trying to watch what I eat. Could I just have lots of toxins in my body that need to come out or an blocked lymphatic system? I had an opperation where they cut out all sorts of sweat glands when I was younger because of over secretion of sweat, which I am convinced was really bad for me. I really dont want to just use medication that treats the symptoms but the cause!|||To get to the root of the problem, please see a naturopath. You can check with your local health food store to see if there is one they recommend. If not, you can check the site below to see if there is one near you. I have worked with their graduates and found them to be knowledgeable, caring individuals. Please email me with any questions.|||Eczema—A Skin Problem

American Family Physician, Sept 15, 1999

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Eczema (also called "atopic dermatitis") is a skin disease. (Say the word this way: ex-em-ah.) Eczema causes dry skin that can itch, get red and crack. Part of the skin might break out in a rash, or the rash might be on the whole body.

In adults, eczema usually develops on the insides of the elbows, the backs of the knees, the hands and the backs of the elbows. In young children, the rash is most often on the face.

Eczema is most common in people whose relatives have allergic conditions like asthma or hay fever. Up to 10 percent of children get eczema.

What causes eczema?

The exact cause of eczema isn't known. It may be caused or made worse by these things:

* Soaps, laundry detergents and perfumes. Scratchy clothes (like wool) can also irritate the skin.

* Allergens like pollens, pet hair or dander (dried bits of skin), food, feathers and dust mites. (Dust mites are very tiny, spider-like creatures. They make their homes in mattresses, pillows and rugs. They can only be seen under a microscope.)|||sounds like psorisis, is it white and flakey after the blisters have popped? try Oilatum, you can get this from any chemist, I use the oilatum plus which is used in the bath. Psorsis is sometimes stress related, I get it at times of stress. I get it on hands between the fingers and on top of the hand, my feet, elbows inside and out, the itchyness drives me crazy. With me it can take over my life as it looks really bad and in winter I get it on my chest as I have to wear more clothing. I feel when I have it, I have to cover it as it looks so bad, my GP told me at first it was exczema and I told him it was not as I get excezma any way, the then told me it was dermititous and yet again I knew it was not, as I had had this in the past when I worked with chemicals. I asked a friend of mine what it was as she was a nurse, straight away she told me it was prosisis and told me to tell me GP to scrape it and see if the skin flakes were silver and he did and it was, did he say sorry, no he did not! At least after 3 appointments I found out what it was.

Mine gets better when I sun bathe and expose it to the air as much as possible.

The only washing power I can use is Bold and the only washing up liquid I can use is Persil. If you get it in your hair try oilatum shampoo, you can get this on prescription as it is over £8. I always can get way with using Original Source hair products only.|||I have a friend that is allergic to his own sweat, it could be that, also...Work with a dermatologist to find the cause...Md's don't know as much...

I, myself have eczema...I use clobetasol for my flareups...And stress is the number one cause of it...With that med. I usually clear up within a day or two...Check that one out...|||Cound be lots of things, dishydrotic eczema (dry skin) tinea (fungus) it is probably not psoriasis as that will manifest itself as sliverly plaque-like lesions. I would try moisturizers like Nivea, Keri-lotion, etc. Try some over the counter Lamisil or clotrimazole cream in case it is a fungus. Try these and if they don't work (you need to try them for a few weeks) then go to a dermatologist. The blisters make me think it is dishydrotic eczema. so try the moisturizers first.|||Sounds like it could be anything from nappy rash to stress eczema. i'd come off everything except your epilepsy meds and if symptoms still persist go and see a gp and get referred to a dermatologist. Try cutting out dairy/wheat/processed foods and see if it eases in the meantime.|||Sounds very similar to what I get, which is contact dermatitis. I'm sure I get it from my own sweat, but my doctor just laughs at that suggestion, I'm still sure I'm right though.|||i would ask to see a dermatologist

Weird dry skin rash around mouth?

2010-04-24T00:24:00.001-07:00

i have some pimples but not acne and i tried these clean n clear face cloths that didnt really do anything to help my zits but they totally dried out the skin around my mouth and now im getting red bumps there that are not zits or acne and its very itchy what should i do?? it looks AWFUL!!!!|||I had one of those before,I just put chapstick,works for me!but mabey for some other people no.Or you probally should just leave it alone,it's better not having zits or acne. =/ heh|||moisturizr the area...its just irritated...probably like an allergic reaction...its going to take a few days to heal....cover it with makeup until then|||vaseline

Help Please!!!! Skin rash?

2010-04-24T00:24:00.000-07:00

Ive got these red pimple things around my belly button. Im really scared cuz i heard MRSA is in my school. Is it just a rash? Its like 5 or six red dots and they itch like hell. Im 13 btw|||Relax! I'm sure it isn't MRSA. Do you wear jeans? How high up do you wear them? Do they have metal snaps? I'm asking these questions because I have this rash all over my lower abdomen and it comes from my jeans snaps. I am allergic to nickel. The nickel allergy is very common especially in women. Unfortunately, because it is cheap and easy to get, it is the most popular metal used in clothing and accessories. You can have an allergy test done, but it's easiest to perhaps put something metal on another part of your body and see if you break out. For instance, try wearing a necklace or a bracelet. Do you normally wear jewelry? If you still don't know, check your family history. The nickel allergy is genetic.|||Relax. There are a million reasons why you'd get a skin rash. It's most likely not MRSA.

What to do for Skin Rash?

2010-04-24T00:23:00.001-07:00

Our 7 year old has VERY sensitive skin. Now, she has little bumps ALL OVER herself. We'll have to take her to the doctor's tomorrow, but what can she bathe in tonight...we've done the oatmeal thing. Anything else? Benadryl doesn't even work.|||i took my 7 yo to his docs today thank goodness they are open on sundays.. he has had a rash for 2 wks now he was diagnosed with pityriasis rosea is your 7 yr old itching? i would only use aveeno for excema and rashes thats for sensitive skin. is the rash like patches behind the ear and arms? or is it all over the belly and back and bottom? this is what my son has so maybe check on google for rashes but i would think bathing will irritate it make it really red? for my sons condition we were that the sun and the hydro cream 1% aveeno wil help but his rash wil take abt 3 months to go away.|||Try dove liquid sensitive skin soap it doesn't irritate my brother's skin at all. He has the most sensitive skin I've ever seen. The doctor reccomendeed for him to use it

good luck with her!|||lotion|||My 7 year old has had sensitive skin for a while until you get her to the Doc ( i always have the prescription cream) use benadryl by mouth for itching and sleep|||The source below can help you diagnose the skin rash.

Im concerned skin rash, allergy, disorder???

2010-04-24T00:23:00.000-07:00

Ok for about the last 2 months iv'e been getting these weird rash type of effects on my arms n even now palms, n feet, sumtimes legs.

It's mainly my arms n hands. At first i thought because i work in a warehouse it must be sumthing in there, I come in contact with all kinds of cardboard n dust etc.... some actually seem to have an effect i do believe tho...

The thing is i notice that sometimes it happens off of work also, like on the weekends even or whateva just randomly....

at work tho it seems more vicious they look like red lines that bubble up across my arms and or little dots aswell they irritate me n somewhat itch but i dont feel the need to itch.

but after about 15 20 minutes they fade away n disapear completely.

basically when they bubble up they'll look like a huge mosquito bite, like literally red n bubbled. it can be in the morning, at night big area small area random spots on my arm, upper or lower, top of hands, i even seen on my palm the other day, wtf?!? help|||u need to go to a doc please|||check MSDS sheets for anything at work you come in contact with.. may be a toxic chemical every work place must have information available ..

I need help diagnosing a skin rash? Any suggestions?

2010-04-24T00:22:00.003-07:00

Every so often I get a mysterious rash and I can not determine what it is. I've been to a dermatologist and they were unable to help me as well. It starts out on my upper outer thigh. The first day the area is sore and turns red and puffy. The second day it turns itchy and becomes blistery. After the blisters are popped, the rash turns into a scab and goes away. This rash alternates different parts of my body starting on my thigh and moving to my lower back. above my wrist and behind my elbow. As one spot is healing, another spot is starting up. Sometimes, I only get one outbreak in one spot no place else? I thought it was some type of Staph infection, ie. impetigo, cellulitis but anyone who has had contact with me/the area doesn't catches it? It's not contagious? It comes back alternating in the same spots and there is no set day, time or reason. I've tried to narrow it to something like my bath soap or detergent? I've been unsuccessful. Any suggestions?|||sounds like you got mad gambou.....try soap and water|||Have you ever been diagnosed with excema? I had something similar last winter and the dermatologist first thought it was a contact dermatitis. I washed everything in hot water with free and clear laundry detergent and tried a rash cream. It turned out that I have excema but had never been diagnosed before. Stress makes it worse.|||It might be bedbug bites or dust mites.

Believe it or not I have (right now) the same symptom!

I've been using the same laundry detergent and using the same cologne before the outbreak happened.

Another factor is the weather. If you have dry skin (like I do) that might be causing rash / hives. Keep putting lotion on and drink plenty of WATER.

Another thing is the food you've been eating. Did you change your eating habits lately? You might be allergic to seafood, chocolates and fruits like peaches or watermelon - fruits that have fibers in them.

Do you know if your family has a history of skin allergies such as eczema? You might want to visit ANOTHER dermatologist to get a second or third opinion! Also, try www.webmd.com

I have a doctor's appointment soon. I'll see if I can get some answers!

Meanwhile...don't scratch...just tap them!

Can someone help regarding a skin rash?

2010-04-24T00:22:00.002-07:00

My 5 month old daughter began to develop a rash after being on oatmeal cereal for 4 days. I immediately took her off of it 4 days ago, tried barley for a day which didn't work out, and put her back on rice. However, the rash has yet to clear up and it appears to me it has spread to her back. It initially started on her neck. There was a little on her chest, but nothing on her arms, belly or legs. My question is, has anyone been in this situation before and if so, how long does it take for the rash to clear? I am trying to avoid bothering her doctor if at all possible...unless it's a dire emergency. Thanks!|||It's not a food allergy if it started in one place and has spread. It is probably a contact dermatitis which is an allergic reaction to something she touched. New soap, shampoo, detergent? Go to the pharmacy and ask for something to give her that is over the counter like a cream or benadryl.

On a side note. Many viruses in children can cause rashes. If she is sick with congestion or runny nose it could be that.|||You don't describe what the rash looks like so it's difficult to say. I appreciate that you don't want to bother the doctor and although it could well have been caused by a change in her diet, it could just as easily be unrelated - often babies get a rash when they have a virus. I think that at such a young age you can't afford to take chances and the doctor won't mind you bothering him - you don't have to take his advice but you will at least feel reassured that you've had her checked out. Hope she's better soon!|||Common causes of rashes include:

anxiety

allergies, for example to foods, dyes, medicines, insect stings; such rashes are often called hives. Some people are sensitive to metals such as zinc or nickel

skin contact with an irritant

infection, e.g., by the viruses that cause chickenpox, smallpox, cold sores and measles

reaction to vaccination

skin diseases such as eczema or acne

autoimmune disorders such as psoriasis

exposure to sun (sunburn) or heat

lead poisoning

irritation such as caused by abrasives impregnated in clothing rubbing the skin. The cloth itself may be abrasive enough for some toddlers

Using a slightly cool wet towel for application might helps on the rashes.

But if your child develops a fever, seems drowsy and less active as before, or irritable, it is most advisable to see a doctor.

3 Week Skin Rash: Should I get a Second Opinion? Please Advise!?

2010-04-24T00:22:00.001-07:00

About 3.5 weeks ago I started to develop a slight rash along my lip line. I didn't think anything of it until it started to get worse by spreading along my entire upper lip and a mild burning sensation. Thus, I went to my doctor, who said that it was likely stressed induced or a reaction to my thyroid medication; he adjusted my dosage and told me to apply Vaseline to the infected area. Well, that didn't work either; in fact it got worse; now my entire mouth is red, the corners of my mouth have lesions and are bleeding, and it feels like razors cutting my lips, even when drinking water. Again I went to my doctor, who told me to take Vitamins C and B-complex supplements. Getting to the point, what could be wrong with my lips (I've never had this before). Should I get a second opinion, since this is the second time I have gone to my doctor and my symptoms haven't subsided. I don't want to offend him by going over his head, but its been 3 weeks, my lips hurt, look gross, %26amp; its embarassing.|||It could be a fungus. Try putting some OTC fungal cream on it twice a day for a few days and see if that helps. Also keep it lubricated. Carmex has phenol in it which helps numb the pain.

Can someone help regarding a skin rash?

2010-04-24T00:22:00.000-07:00

What to do for Skin Rash?

2010-04-24T00:21:00.002-07:00

Im concerned skin rash, allergy, disorder???

2010-04-24T00:21:00.001-07:00

I need help diagnosing a skin rash? Any suggestions?

2010-04-24T00:21:00.000-07:00

Can someone help regarding a skin rash?

2010-04-24T00:20:00.001-07:00

3 Week Skin Rash: Should I get a Second Opinion? Please Advise!?

2010-04-24T00:20:00.000-07:00

About 3.5 weeks ago I started to develop a slight rash along my lip line. I didn't think anything of it until it started to get worse by spreading along my entire upper lip and a mild burning sensation. Thus, I went to my doctor, who said that it was likely stressed induced or a reaction to my thyroid medication; he adjusted my dosage and told me to apply Vaseline to the infected area. Well, that didn't work either; in fact it got worse; now my entire mouth is red, the corners of my mouth have lesions and are bleeding, and it feels like razors cutting my lips, even when drinking water. Again I went to my doctor, who told me to take Vitamins C and B-complex supplements. Getting to the point, what could be wrong with my lips (I've never had this before). Should I get a second opinion, since this is the second time I have gone to my doctor and my symptoms haven't subsided. I don't want to offend him by going over his head, but its been 3 weeks, my lips hurt, look gross, %26amp; its embarassing.|||It could be a fungus. Try putting some OTC fungal cream on it twice a day for a few days and see if that helps. Also keep it lubricated. Carmex has phenol in it which helps numb the pain.

Freak skin rash that emits white liquid. Anyone had it?

2010-04-24T00:19:00.002-07:00

It constantly "weeps" from large red patches, that form on chest, crotch, forearms and back. Could be psoriasis, but there are many skin diseases. I must wait a long time before I see a dermotoligist. Regular doctors don't have a clue, they just want to throw steriods at it.|||Well, a few years back I had this terrible rash from head to toe, on my butt, fingers, everywhere! Seriously, there were so many you could not see any skin between them. They were red pyramid - shaped and I think they had puss butt I really don't remember. It eventually went away. Are you sure it's not just acne? I would recommend seeing a dermotoligist. Is it bumpy?|||Well i had a rash that i only had for a little bit in a couple spots that had this clear liquid stuff come out of it. It went away though.|||Yeast? Have you tried nystatin powder?|||I haven't had it, but I know someone who did. He's dead now. Sorry.|||grose

Weird Skin Rash/Condition Please HELP! pics?

2010-04-24T00:19:00.001-07:00

A few days ago, I noticed some red spots appear towards my ankle on my right leg. It has gotten a little worse over the past few days and has got me shakin' in my boots. I suppose it could be an allergic reaction since I have such sensitive skin and have been having to use a different laundry detergent.

What do you guys think?

http://goaskjesus.com/rash1.jpg

http://goaskjesus.com/rash2.jpg|||Looks like scabies or worse Morgellons.

Log onto Morgellons.org compare symptoms ( no treatment worse docs do not believe us with it .. and the rash gets worse .

I have a few suggestions

!) buy a 30 X Handheld lighted microscope . Its small , you can take it and look at your skin to detect tiny thread like objects in your skin . Then and only then show the doctor with print out info from morgellons.org . Some Morgellons PT'S are helped with long term antibiotics ( tetracycline ) and keeping your environment clean and dry .

Baby oil rubbing on that rash may bring out some of the crud from your skin that no one will test or acknowledge so don't save stuff.

Anti fungal foot sprays and creams like Monist ate sooth the itch and relentless burning and can help with rashes . Email me at nomof3@yahoo.com if you need support .. Not too much I can do . I have Morgellons and ways to cope but not get rid of it . Good Luck feel better|||dude i got the same thing and i have no idea what it is honsetly!! sorry man...|||ARE YOU TAKE PILLS FOR SOMTHING

HAPPEN TO ME OTHERS

GET OFF OF THEM GET TO THAT DOCTER

A skin rash - bacterial or fungal?

2010-04-24T00:19:00.000-07:00

I had what I thought was dry skin but now I realize it is more. I started putting anti-bacterial salve on it starting today, but now i'm thinking what if its fungal? Any suggestions? What can I get over the counter that might deal with both issues or do i need to buy 2 things?|||Fungal could respond to athlete's foot creams. A dermatologist would have to check a scraping under a microscope to be certain.|||Ask a pharmacist in the morning, but they may send you to the doctor.

Skin rash(?) on arms ..?

2010-04-24T00:18:00.003-07:00

from below the elbow... small patches of raised skin its quite itchy too, I dn thnk it's ringworm cuz RingGuard doesn't help, theres one patch on my left arm, 2 on my right,and they're poppin up on my face too,it's lke TINY TINY bumps..and it gets itchy smtimes.. any clu what it cud be??|||Don´t scratch, and use an aloe cream. It will moisturize the skin and it will eliminate the rash. You can also use the cream of rashes by benadryl or cortisone. But I suggest Aloe.|||If you haven't been to a doctor you might want to go. From the sounds of it. It might be psoriasis.|||The source below may help you diagnose that skin rash.

Skin rash question?

2010-04-24T00:18:00.002-07:00

I've recently noticed some rough red patches of skin on my arms and legs, I've tried many kinds of lotions and creams, nothing seems to make it go away. Occasionally it becomes itchy, especially if I'm wearing wool or near my dog. Is this an allergic reaction?|||it sounds very much like a allergy rash

Skin rash that starts on wrist then spreads to body?

2010-04-24T00:18:00.001-07:00

one day not to long ago i noticed red bumps on my wrists while i was washing my hands the next day it got worse and spread to my arms for the next week it spread to my whole body little red bumbs im not allergic to anything and it wasn't the measles or mumps but looked simular i went to 4 docters one said it was a bacteria infection another said it was psoriasis another said it was a allerigic reaction and the other said it was mono any one know what it is i've i had it for 2 weeks now and its spreading to my face now? little red bumps itchy at timesdry skin on top|||rozeasa maybe|||Call your doctor, and get this under control, before it gets out of hand. Don't you just love doctors who all give a different thought on what it MIGHT be!!!! Try Web Md.com it might help you. Or just go to the hospital, and bring a book to read.|||Dermatimiculitis 56q|||Sounds like excema to me, have you tried eucerin cream or elidel (prescription) on it? What did the docs suggest. surely they can figure it out.

I have a skin rash don't know if it is poison ivy or a reaction to something.?

2010-04-24T00:18:00.000-07:00

the rash started on my knees and now is on my arms neck and chest|||There are so many causes of skin rashes.. I think it is one of the most difficult health condition to find the cause. My husband has a rash on his hand and we cannot figure out what is causing it either. It could be an allergy to food, an allergy to something you are wearing, it could be a plant, an irritation to body soap, poison ivy (been close to any?)stress,wow the list can get real long. Have you tried otc hydrocortisone cream? Have you tried an antihistamine for allergies? Have you tried to avoid some foods? or change body soap? if you have tried some of these and still can't find the answer you need a doctor to investigate.|||See your doctor, it could be a reaction to something you ate or a medication you are taking|||Should I suggest a dermatologist? Or is Chicken pox?|||You should go and see your doctor, and I would say don't itch cuz that is one good thing to not do. Just go and see your doctor and see what he has in store for you.|||I mate be poison ivy I think you should go to the doctor|||see a doctor because it may be cancerous. my grandma had a rash for 7 years and now she finnally gets it checked out and its cancer.|||A rash can be caused by any number of things internal or external. You should have it checked by a doctor or at the very least, ask a pharmacist.|||Poison ivy is a reaction to something. Take some Benadryl, just in case it isn't poison ivy, and put Calamine lotion on the rash, or take an oatmeal bath (Aveeno makes a great oatmeal bath.) Don't scratch, keep your fingernails clean, wash thoroughly in a cool shower.

You can image search different rashes to see what they look like and compare yours...

Obviously, see a doctor if it gets worse, but since it started on your knees, it most likely is a contact reaction (meaning you got into something.)

Fast Food Skin Rash?

2010-04-24T00:17:00.002-07:00

Hey, I manage a certain fast food restaurant, and I seem to be getting a rash on my hands from something there. Does a red burning rash from working in a kitchen ring a bell to anyone? And if so, what can you do about it?|||LOL!!! I hope your hands get nercropsis and fall off..F A G!|||might be the cleaning chemicals you use...

happened to one of my co workers.|||I think it is from the friers you know where you frie the french fries

Skin Rash question?

2010-04-24T00:17:00.001-07:00

Lately, the skin on my legs has been dry and I'll get an area that starts itching, so I'll scratch it, and while I scratch it, a tiny red bump appears about the size of a zit. And then, it won't go away. After a couple of days, the bump will look like an acne scar, but it still doesn't go away. Its also primarily on my right leg, if that makes a differnce. I've had maybe one or two spots on my arms, but they don't stay around as long as the ones on my legs.

What is it, or at least, what can I do to stop it?|||Have you changed soaps or lotions? Try soaking your legs in oatmeal. It will ease the itch, and calm your skin. If it is something that continues, I would see a doctor.|||wash that junk off with some soap and water, you be gettin ashy, girl. nasty.|||Buy some hydrocortisone1% anti-itch cream at Wal-Mart and see, then if it persists, go to the doctor. And take some Benadryl.

Skin rash on face and hands....?

2010-04-24T00:17:00.000-07:00

They are small bumps and and they do not itch, would i consider this a rash and what could i use to get rid of it? Any ointment of some kind?|||it might be allergy

u better see a dermatologist

Skin rash during 3rd trimester?

2010-04-24T00:16:00.002-07:00

Hi there I am 29 weeks pregnant and for the past couple of days I have had this rash on my neck and chest and breast a few spots on my side, there not terribly itchy some look like welts and some look like dryskin patches? Has anyone else had this or should I be alarmed?

Also how many months is 29 weeks?|||I'd check with your doctor. During my pregnancy I broke out with 2 different rashes, but was told they were just "pregnancy rashes" wich happens to some women.|||see your doctor! it could be serious|||Sounds like an allergic reaction to something. Talk with your Dr.|||probably PUPPS alot of women develope this is late pregnancy theres nothing you can do for it but get some creams or something. but just to be on the safe side you might wanna get it checked out by a dr. just in case its chicken pox or something. you know you can get them in adulthood even if you already had them once.|||You may have PUPPP which is an itchy skin rash that some women do develop in late pregnancy. I, thankfully, never had this one myself in any of my pregnancies but I have known other moms who have experienced it. I've included a source below with more detailed information for you. The good news is that it is harmless, however, if you are concerned it is never a bad thing to mention it to your care provider.

29 weeks is 7 months along, I believe.

Miserable, peeling skin rash?

2010-04-24T00:16:00.001-07:00

My friend/roommate had a severe allergic reaction to an antibiotic which made him break out all over. That was 6 weeks ago. He has seen a doctor every week who gave him prednisone 10 mg, 3 times daily and percoset for pain.

He is suffering from "burned" nerve endings, chills and sleeplessness. The doctor says it will just take more time to heal.

He is using calamine and other skin preparations. Anyone have suggestion of anything to help him heal faster?|||Wow that is very strange!

I know its probably the last thing you want to do, but possible see another doctor to get a second opinion, like a dermatologist, it can't hurt to know your doing everything right already. I would say ice it but I'm not totally sure how that's gonna interact with his medications.

Honestly, it could also be that you have to wait it out, nerve damaging takes a while to heal.

Thanks for caring so much about your friend!

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Please help skin rash or ??????//?

2010-04-24T00:16:00.000-07:00

for the past 3 weeks or so i have been devolping these dime sized light red/pink spot on chest, upper arms, neck and stomach. first there was only one and a couple days later like 20 now theres like 30 and have become slightly larger. they feel ruff and dry they are slightly raised above skin. they dont really itch at all. what are they? what should i do? is it serious?|||i know that my aunt had small red like bumps on her hand stomach, face and back. the doctor told her to stay put of the sun because it could turn into skin cancer. i dont think thats your case but i need points|||I found a few things for you that might possibly be your case:

Actinic Keratosis

What To Look For: Scaly spots, about the size of a nickel or dime or even smaller.

Cause: Exposure to UV radiation from sun.

Where On The Body: Chronically sun-exposed skin, i.e., the face, ears, back of hands, upper chest and back, particularly in fair-skinned individuals.

Prevention: Avoid unprotected exposure to the sun. Wear hats, clothing, and a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher.

Treatment: Caution — Actinic keratoses are precancerous growths that can progress to skin cancer. They should be removed in a doctor's office by scraping or by freezing with liquid nitrogen. Alternatively, a patient may apply a prescription cream containing 5-fluorouracil (Fluoroplex, Efudex) for about a month.

Also could be:

Tinea versicolor is a fungus infection that commonly affects the skin of young people, especially the chest, back, and upper arms and legs. It doesn't usually affect the face, though. This fungus produces spots that are either lighter than surrounding skin or reddish-brown. There may be just a few spots or many.

What causes tinea versicolor?

Tinea versicolor is caused by a fungus that lives in the skin of almost all adults. This fungus exists in two forms, one of which causes visible spots. Factors that can cause the fungus to become more visible include high humidity and immune or hormone abnormalities. However, almost all people with this very common condition are perfectly healthy.

Because the tinea versicolor fungus is part of the normal adult skin, this condition is not contagious. It often recurs after treatment, but usually not right away.

When tinea versicolor produces lighter-colored spots, it may take up to several months for the color to even out between skin areas that are affected and not affected. It always eventually does, however. Tinea versicolor does not leave permanent skin discoloration.

Could also be:

# Ringworm of the body — Ringworm of the body, also known as tinea corporis, involves the non-hairy skin of the face, trunk, arms or legs. Of all types of ringworm, tinea corporis is the one that most often produces the classic, ring-shaped patches with wormlike borders. Ringworm of the body occurs in people of all ages and races, with women affected as often as men.

Bottom line, You should see a dermatologyst. He can examin it and give you the proper diagnosis and proper medication.

Good luck... Hope you get better.|||The skin rash page at the source below can help you diagnose that skin rash.

Help with skin rash?

2010-04-24T00:15:00.001-07:00

so last night (4 a.m) i noticed bumps on my skin and starting getting really itchy. i really need help diagnosing what i got and how to treat it.

as for a a backround story, i havent been outside at all. and last night i was on the phone and my dog was sleeping with me, which was the first time in a while. so could i have possibly got it from him?

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Skin rash help please?

2010-04-24T00:15:00.000-07:00

I have been outside pretty much all weekend and developed a red, bumpy irritation on my arms and on the back of my hands that itches every so often. I don't know if it is heat rash (its been about 75-80 degrees), or something in the grass (we played tackle football alot), or some chemical from the hot tub. I've previously been there alot though and never got anything like this. What could it be and what can help it?|||Were you wearing any type of sunscreen?If yes,then it maybe the CHEMICALS in it.If no,as stated it maybe the CHLORINE,which is a SYNTHETIC CHEMICAL as with all commercial products.Indisgestion meds w/Benedryl may help.Thats what the doc suggested for my daughter when she hived up from chemicals in laundry detergents.But KNOW this isn't a cure.Tracking down the trigger is whats going to stop it from happening again and again. Some interesting info you you should know listed in the sites below.|||it might be poison ivy or sun burn

if it's sun burn put aloe vera gel on your arm

if it's poison ivy so the same and go to the doctor|||well, there are too many possibilities to guess w/out actually seeing the rash. However, the easiest to guess would be a reaction to the sun from a medication your taking. are you on any medications? check w/your local pharmacist to see if it has a warning to avoid direct sunlight. If so contact your doctor. Kayla has the other 2 most likely scenarios. Poison Ivy tends to a liquid drainage to the rash.|||It could be poison ivy!|||Its most likely the clorine from your hot tub drying up your skin. Just try to use an over the counter lotion and you should be fine. Also, It could be grass irritation from the football.|||It sounds like it is an allergic reaction. The best thing would to take some anahystemine. could be allergic reation from the grass or from fertilizer. I don't think hot tub because it seems you would of broke out in a rash all over.|||Some grass can make little microscopic cuts on the skin. They itch like crazy on me. They will heal in a short time if this is what the problem is. They appear as a rash.

Skin rash, plz help!!?

2009-11-20T02:55:00.001-08:00

okay well this morning i woke up with this rash, and it was all over my face, back, the back of my legs, and my forearms, my mom said it was form the sun, but then, okay don't laugh, but i got some on my boob, so i figured it couldn't be, then it spread to my ear lobe and all down my neck, i dont know wat this could be, i used no new lotion or anything new, it's like a bunch of tiny red dots in a cluster, but they're all voer my body but only in little clusters, there'll be a cluster of red bumps here, then not here, please help me? what could this be? my mom's gonna bring me to the doctor's if it gets worse, i am jsut worried|||you need to see a doctor...|||could it be hives??

an allergic reaction to something in the air, or something you ate??

id say you should go to the doctor.. just in case.|||1. Check for spider/bed bugs in your bed.

It's been hot. So spiders do get into a house.

2. Ohh! I also sounds like chicken pox.

3. Maybe it's an allergic reaction from something you ate.

Go to a doctor now and don't touch anyone.|||ok i am pretty sure this isn't the right answer: maybe it's chicken pox. but since it's a skin disease go see a dermatologist ( a skin doctor) trust me dermatologists have probably seen 100's of people with the same problem and so shouldn't start freaking out. see a dermatologist.

oh yeah and i should mention that i had a rash ALL over my body, legs, arms, (not my face) but everywhere because i got hives from something i was allergic too. try going to a doctor that specializes in allergies. see if it was an allergic reaction. hope u get better!

Skin rash help!!!?

2009-11-20T02:55:00.000-08:00

on thurs day last week i started getting a rash on my tummy now its on my breasts on my back and neck it doesnt itch or hurt its just bothersome! we have not switched detergents or anything like that.

anyone have any ideas of what it could be? or how it may have started? Please help me!|||Its been a week and is spreading...one option, get a doctor to look at it!...;|||more info: http://www.acne-treatment-answ... Report It
|||Shingles? Ask your Dr.|||see a doctor although you could have come into contact with something your allergic to...|||if it is red splotches, with a skin tone circle in the center it is ringworm and can be cleared up with clotrimazole cream. You will need to use the cream consistantly twice daily for 3-4 weeks. You can find ringworm pics on webmd.com.|||Did you eat anything different that day? Were you near a cat? Have you been under alot of stress lately? It sounds more like an allergic reaction to me. Only a doctor can pinpoint the root of your rash. But in the meantime, you can alleviate the itching with Benadryl cream or Calagel. Just make sure you're not allergic to either medication.

Dry Skin Rash Thing. OWCH PLEASE HEEEELP?

2009-11-20T02:54:00.003-08:00

Can someone please help me out? I have dry skin symptoms on my hands pubic and anal area. My skin is red and inflamed feeling with severe itchiness interfering with sleep. How do I fix this problem?! What common things or medication or whatever it takes can I do t get rid of this??? Thank you for helping me out and sorry about the graphic description... I just think it'd help you out more. PLEASE HELP|||I'd probably go to the doctor. If it were just the hands, or non-private areas I'd suggest safflower oil when you get out of the shower and your skin is still wet.

But...since it's in your private areas, it could be something much worse (like and STD). It's always better to be safe than sorry, especially when you're talking about your nether regions.

Good luck, I hope your pain subsides!|||Probably jock itch see a doctor, I e-mailed you about your other question, may relate to this. Report It

Skin rash on chest and neck?

2009-11-20T02:54:00.002-08:00

I have a rash that started on my chest and now it is on my neck also. It looks like ringworm but it does not itch. There is also two very small spots down on my inner leg by my croch. I dont know what it is does anybody know?|||two sites about rashes, causes, effects

good luck..................oh were u sunburned?

Skin rash on face?

2009-11-20T02:54:00.001-08:00

what is it callled if u have an itchless painless rash on your forhead and around one eye?|||could be an allergy. i've had somthing similar, except around my nose, mouth, and chin. maybe it's best to go to doctor. :0)|||i think if some one **** you better!!!|||external factor: maybe the cleanser that you are using is not suitable, maybe you have a sensitive skin, try using total pureness series for sensitive skin,

internal factor: too much toxic accumulated in your body, perform a series of detoxification

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Itchy Skin rash?

2009-11-20T02:54:00.000-08:00

Itchy rash on back and arms that start where shirt sleeves are. It itches 24/7 is there some soaps that i can try like bar soap, shampoo, and laundry soap? Im thinking its a allergic reaction to some soaps. Had rash bout 3 weeks or more. Hydrocortizone n benadryl dont help. What can I try????|||Benadryl - works on all allergies! Then have you used a new soap, eaten something new or changed laundry detergent? Find out what you have eaten or worn or tried thats new and its usually the culprit.|||Don't try anything on before you see a GP!!

Skin can be very sensitive and not all things work on skin rashes.

You should go and see a GP immediately|||Try aveeno.|||its most likely laundry detergent....i get the same thing with some detergents....like purex, and sun and some others. ive switched to "all" hypo alergenic laundry detergent and a hypo alergenic soap that you can find at wal-mart called cetaphill. i havent had any more rashed since switching. hope this helps and you get better.|||Try Sarna lotion. It's available in most drug stores and it costs about $10. It's medicated and recommended for itchy rashes. I will warn you the smell is very intense so use it in a well ventilated room.|||I have a mild case of excema and I am guessing this is what you have. Mine gets worse when it gets cold out. I have tried so many products and have only found one that I absolutely love. It is called aveeno daily mosturizing lotion. You can get it at wal mart for about 5.00. Make sure and get the onethat says fragrance free. good luck! I also changed to arm and hammar frangrance free laudry detergent and it helped.|||Pureworks, it is known to kill virus' and bacteria' for up to 3 hours, unless you wash it off. It did wonders for my cousin's rash. I'm wondering where it is where a shirt covers if you are allergic to something in one of your shirts? If your arms are rash free maybe it would help your back if it wasnt covered all the time. If that doesnt work, a doctor would probably be a good person to go see.|||maybe you have eczema??|||A lot of things that cause rashs and itchiness are direct results of what is consumed. Try changing your diet for at least four (4) days. Eat only vegetables and fruits first. Then if the rash does not fade try eating only certain meats. But be aware of the usually allergy causing foods.|||ck your laundry soap to make sure it is free of perfumes %26amp; dyes.|||Maybe organic soap will help. You could try "Tee Tree", "Eucalyptus" , or "Pine Tarr". Pine Tarr smells a bit strange, but you get use to it. Normally you get these at the health food store closest to you.|||First of all, if it is a sudden onset of rash, you need to go to the doctor. Especially if you have had it for 3 weeks.

If it IS determined to be a contact dermatitis there are several things you can do:

no perfume/no dye laundry soap

baking soda instead of fabric softener or use a no dye/no perfume softener

ivory soap for body wash (or try a baby wash)

Suave makes a daily clarifying shampoo/conditioner that works for me

Lubiderm sensitive skin lotion to hydrate the skin|||I have the same its called eczema. It is dry skin, and everyones is different. Something probably set it off ( I didn't have an eczema outbreak til I was 19) Usually to calm down the itching you have to go to a Dermatologist and they will give you a topical creme that will make the scratching abrasions go away.

You will also have to do somethings to keep your skin calm : use non soap products i.e. DOVE, Neutrogena, Soft Soap Body Wash, DON'T use Cetaphil or anything like that because it just feels like slime. I use Jergens the original brand,and Dove. You can also rub aloe on your rash because aloe conditions the skin it will feel better.

But after you said that hydrocotizon wasn't working I knew it was eczema cuz I went through the same thing (It's basically overly dry skin) and the outbreak was hell. Just make an appt with a Dermatologist and in the mean time take semi cold showers, lotion 2x daily, and use only gentle soaps. Ivory, Zest, and Coast are some of the harshest and you want to leave them alone. Try Dove, Caress, Tone, Oil Of Olay, or Soft Soap Body wash.

Hope I was helpful :)|||most the time when something like that happens to me... i go to the local pharmacy and show them the rash. they normally will give pretty good suggestions as to what to apply on it to make it go away quicker.

GOOD LUCK!|||sounds like morgellons fibers have infested your clothes and you .

I have been on 1000 mg (500 am . 500pm) of tetracycline per day for a year now .. not all better but I have my life back . go to morgellons.org and compare symptoms , your doctor may not have a clue about morgellons so be careful ... no steroids , no petroleum jelly , no sulfur anything .. anti fungal products may help too without those ingredients .. email me if you'd like good luck|||Try and find the source of the rash and then you can treat it more effectively. The skin rash page at the source below can help.|||White vinegar will stop the itching. Could you be allergic to the detergent you are using? Do an extra rinse adding 1 cup white vinegar to it and see if that along with the skin application takes care of it.|||Did you happen to buy a new shirt and not wash it before you wore it? I bought new sheets once and didn't wash them before I used them, and I had tiny bumps all over my face and body. It sucked.

They will go away eventually. Try to wear sleeveless shirts and see if that helps. Take some allergy medicine too, and if you can get any allergy mecdicine cream from the drugstore that wouldn't hurt.

If it does not go away within a few weeks, I would go to a doctor.

8 week Skin Rash: Been to 2 Doctors and have lost hope! PLEASE Advise!?

2009-11-20T02:53:00.003-08:00

I've had a rash on my chin and around my mouth for about 8 weeks now. I have been to my doctor twice and to a dermatologist; both looked at it and told me to put vaseline on it which I have done. The dermatoligist said I have dermatitis and gave me desonide (steroid/cortisone cream) but its not working. My lips are bleeding, my chin is bright red and tender. It doesnt itch or tingle, but it stings badly when I open my mouth wide and when any liquids get into the lesions on my lips. It feels as though I'm sunburned on my chin. I don't know what else to do and I have lost faith in doctors. I'm scared that 2 different doctors can't diagnosis my condition. My chin and mouth look terrible and digusting! I've called in sick for work several times and people keep staring and asking whats wrong with my face, which further stresses and depresses me. I don't know what else to do or where to turn to. I want to know what it is and how to get rid of it before I'm driven to suicide! Please help!!|||cud it stem from an oral sexual encounter you've had recently.sorry to sound so blunt,but,try going to an infectious disease doctor.i had an infection in my calf and this was where my general practitioner sent me|||You could also try an anti-bacterial ointment. I use one that is a store brand with three types of anti-bacterial medication that is the same consisteny as vaseline. Keep trying the docs until one figures it out. It could be from diet also. Keep track of what yopur eating and try eliminating foods one at a time to see if there is any result. Stay away from anything that dries the skin like acne medicine and anything that has perfume or dyes.|||when i was like 7 or something i had that which is eczema but only on my lips. and plus i had it for 3 YEARS! omg. but it comes and goes so yeah. dude when the dermatologist prescribed me desonide, it works sooooo good im serious are u sure its not working? put it on u'll find results in like a week! just keep putting it on and espresially at night.|||This sounds like a syndrome only recently recognized by the CDC called Morgellons ..

In order to see if it is .. you ll need to purchase a 30X handheld lighted microscope and have someone look at your chin ..if they see White red or bright blue fibers , you have morgellons and there are no treatments for it but a high dose of antibiotics for a year has kept me in remission along with non toxic cleaning my environment .

The only sight that is reputable on morgellons is Morgellons.org Doctors are clueless with morgellons so be careful . good luck

Type of skin rash...what do you think this is? Help!?

2009-11-20T02:53:00.002-08:00

It started as a smaller spot and then it spread throughout the entire cheek.

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This picture is enhanced so you can see detail:

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Is anyone familiar with this type of rash? It's not acne. Trust me.|||Viral infections dont check how old you are before they come along, adults and children can be infected with fifth disease.

Have you had any other symptoms?

Here's link to fifths disease http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infecti...

With no other symptoms of 'fifth' it may be rosacea like others have said. Check with a doctor if you can.

Karma.

x|||See a dermotologist.|||I think you have what is called rosacea. I cannot spell it. Go to the dermatologist and he will prescribe the medications to make it go away and keep it at bay. It sounds like rose ace uh. Sorry I cannot spell it.|||fifth disease-my daughter had it-nothing to do for it-last few days and can be accompanied by a headache-very contagious|||Looks like it could be eczema. My son gets eczema, especially in the winter. Be sure to use mild soap and lots of moisturizer.|||Only children get fifth disease.

Yours looks like rosacea.

It's usually treated by a physician with doxycycline. It's a condition that is not harmful but can scar so needs to be treated.|||One can only hope it isn't herpes simplex hsv1. If you've ever had a cold sore, it's a possibility.|||Its rosacea,initially treated with oral antibiotics like doxycycline.Dont worry.its common and benign problem but sometimes recalcitrant.Consult dermatologist.Good luck.|||It looks like Rosecea. Rosacea is a skin disease that causes redness, pimples, and red lines on the nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead. A rash over the cheeks, nose, forehead, and chin often occurs. People sometimes call it "adult acne" because it can cause pimple-like outbreaks. Rosacea can also cause burning and soreness in the eyes and eyelids.

You may control rosacea with medication and by avoiding triggers that lead to flare-ups. Left untreated, rosacea can get worse. Large, disfiguring bumps on the nose and face and serious eye problems are signs of severe rosacea.

Fair-skinned people between the ages of 30 and 60 (and that appears to be you) are most likely to develop rosacea. Women are more likely to have rosacea, but men usually have more severe symptoms.

The symptoms are:

Facial redness/flushing Triggers, such as sun exposure or alcohol, stimulate increased blood flow, which causes blood vessels to expand and facial redness to appear. In women, the redness usually appears on the cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead. The redness may appear in a "butterfly" pattern across the cheeks and nose. Facial redness in men typically appears on the nose, although symptoms can appear on other areas of the face. In some cases, redness may also occur on the neck and upper chest.

Pimples on the face. Small pimples may occur on the red areas of skin or on the edges. These pimples—red, round bumps in the skin—are different than acne pimples, which have blackheads or whiteheads.

Red lines on the face (telangiectasia). These small, thin, red lines, which are tiny blood vessels that look like spiderwebs, usually appear on the cheeks.

Swollen bumps on the nose. In severe cases, mostly in men, the nose appears enlarged, bulbous, and red, a condition called rhinophyma.

Eye irritation. Symptoms include redness, dryness, burning, crusted mucus, tearing, a gritty sensation like that of sand in the eye, pinkeye (conjunctivitis), and swelling in the eyelid. The eyes may not tolerate contact lenses, and styes may develop. In some cases, vision may be blurry, but only in severe cases is vision damaged. About half of the people who have rosacea may have some eye irritation or symptoms.

Some home remedies are:

Skin care. Use soaps, lotions, and cosmetics made for sensitive skin that do not contain alcohol, are not abrasive, and will not clog pores (noncomedogenic). Avoid rubbing or scrubbing your face. Cosmetics with a green-colored base may help mask the redness of a flare-up. Your doctor may be able to refer you to a clinic that specializes in the use of cosmetics for people with rosacea.

Use sunscreen. It is important to protect your face from sun exposure. Every day, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen—one that blocks UVA, UVB, and infrared rays—that is rated SPF 15 or higher. It may be hard to find a sunscreen with the right ingredients that does not sting your face, but it's important to look for the right protection for your skin.

Eye care. Apply warm compresses several times a day, and gently wash your eyelids with a product made for the eyes. Use artificial tears if your eyes feel dry.

Identify triggers. Make a list or keep a diary of potential triggers when you have a flare-up. The National Rosacea Society has developed a rosacea diary checklist that you can use to keep track of the factors in your lifestyle that may be causing symptoms of rosacea. Use the diary every day for several weeks.

Avoid triggers. After you have identified triggers that cause flare-ups, avoiding these triggers will help reduce your symptoms.

Use sunscreen on your face every day. Avoid the midday sun, and wear a wide-brimmed hat.

Minimize stress in your life. Take care of yourself, eat a balanced diet, and exercise regularly.

Stay cool on hot, humid days.

Limit consumption of alcohol, spicy foods, and hot drinks.

Stay as cool as possible when you exercise. Try to exercise for shorter, more frequent intervals, and do low-intensity workouts. In the summer, exercise during the cool morning hours.

Use a moisturizer during the winter to protect your face from dryness caused by cold and wind. Wear a scarf over your cheeks and nose to help protect your skin from the cold and wind.

Avoid excessive hot water, hot tubs, and saunas.

Use skin care products for sensitive skin, and avoid any products that are abrasive or that irritate your skin.

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I have a link that could be helpful for you and don't worry, there are cures for it.

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Check out this link and see if it matches your symptoms.

Wellbutrin and skin rash?

2009-11-20T02:53:00.001-08:00

I developed a rash from Wellbutrin but I don't know if it's just a side effect or an allergic reaction!|||I was given Wellbutrin to help me quit smoking some years ago... and it gave me this metalic taste and I started having these mini seizures and severe panic attacks.. I only took them a couple days but the bad effects lasted me for over a month..

Was the biggest nightmare of my life.. lol

I would guess the rash is a side effect as well.. I know that you can take Benedryl capsuls for med side effects.. but I would surely call the docs office and ask to speak to the nurse about whats happening..|||allergic Reaction|||seek medical attention asap as you could be having an allergic reaction.

take care

Lisa|||Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL) is used to treat depression.

Some side effects of Wellbutrin can be serious like severe skin rash and itching .Please contact your Doctor immediately.|||A rash can definitely be a side effect of Wellbutrin. I developed a rash after taking Wellbutrin for about 2 weeks. I begged my doctor to let me keep taking it because it was the only antidepressant to which i responded well, but he said it was potentially dangerous and told me to discontinue it immediately.

Really itchy skin rash...?

2009-11-20T02:53:00.000-08:00

I have a really itchy rash. It looks like really bad acne, but it's out of control. It started on my arms (above my elbow), and went to my upper chest, shoulders, and upper back, and is now on my entire back. From everything I've read it sounds kinda like scabies, but my husband doesn't have any symptoms, and neither does my daughter, and I've heard scabies are super contagious. I just finished a round of steroids a couple of weeks ago and an antibiotic about a month ago (both medicines I've taken before)... I'm not sure if that would have anything to do with it. I haven't tried any new soaps or laundry detergents. The medicines were for an upper respiratory infection. I have asthma and allergies... once again don't know if that matters. Anyone please tell me what this is! It's driving me nuts, so much so I'm having trouble sleeping. Thanks to everyone with any suggestions!|||It is probably related to your allergies. Sounds like allergic eczema. I had a friend who had it and really severe allergies (when we were little). When she hit puberty it disappeared and the eczema manifested itself as asthma instead (a relief to her, I am sure - it was quite severe).

Go to your allergist or a dermatologist. If you don't have one, have your regular doctor recommend one.

In the meantime, get some Aveeno oatmeal bath to add to a warm (not hot!) bath (the bottle will tell you). Soak in the Aveeno bath every night. Aveeno also has some good lotions - you could also try Zyradril (sp?) (green) lotion on it for relief and taking Benadryl - an antihystamine to also help with the itching. To be sure you are using the best lotion, ask your pharmacist.

Your doctor will probably want to prescribe you some topical steroids for it.

I cited a link that may help you. Good luck and I hope you get some relief!|||There are so many things and without a visual it's really tough to say.

If it's not raised up from the skin it may be (and I know this sounds bad, but it's not as bad as it sounds) a fungus. These tend to really itch, spread, and usually isn't contagious.

Just one possibility.|||Try the source below for a diagnosis of that rash.|||You may have a condition just now being recognized by the CDC called morgellons .. you said "and I could just get some spray for athletes foot and spray all over me... I'm desperate!!!"

That may help if it is in fact morgellons go to morgellons.org and compare symptoms ,,you will need to buy a 30x handheld lighted microscope to look at your skin and only if you see a fiber show your doctor , he may not believe you , but you have a better shot at your doc being compassionate if you show him a fiber

here is the CDC sight http://www.cdc.gov/unexplaineddermopathy...

email me at nomof3@yahoo,com if you need to . good luck feel better

Strange skin rash/texture?

2009-11-20T02:52:00.002-08:00

A few days ago, an area of weird texture on my neck popped up and you can't see it by looking at the mirror but i don't think it's dry skin cause it hasn't gone away after applying lotion or anything to it. It's gone behind my ears and seems to be spreading around my neck. It has almost a scaly feel to it. Any advice would be helpful!|||Use coconut oil on the spot. Coconut oil has many properties that help to heal and protect the skin. Often better than prescribed medications|||It sounds like a kind of fungus people can get from public pools/swimming areas,etc. - especially since it's spreading around your neck. Sounds gross,but it's common. If it doesn't respond to cortisone cream,go see a doctor :)|||The source below discusses skin rashes. It may help.

Horrible skin rash, anyone had experience with this?

2009-11-20T02:52:00.001-08:00

It is a red, itchy, scaly rash over most of my body. The only part not affected so far is my face. Went to my regular doctor, he did not know what was causing it, and he referred me to a dermatopogist. My appointment is in 3 weeks. The itching is driving me crazy.|||Hives. you get them from being stressed out. It also could be a reaction to a new detergint or fabric softener. Lotions, body soap, food, a number of things. Good luck and happy iching|||Sounds like a reaction to antibiotics, or scabbies. Stress can also cause a rash like that.|||could be something like dermitis or eczema until your Dr appointment take oatmeal baths or avenno oatmeal baths and use a sensitivity lotion like avenno lotion for eczema at least try to ease the Itch till you can see your Dr hope that helps you Good luck|||SOUNDS LIKE SHINGLES TO ME. WHY DONT YOU TRY RUBBING RED WHISKEY ON THE RASH. IF THE WHISKEY IS NOT COLORED IT WILL NOT WORK. I KNOW YOU THINK THIS IS CRAZY BUT TRUST ME IT WORKS ON SHINGLES AND FAST LIKE ONE TO TWO DAYS TO CURE THEM. YOU HAVE TO RUB IT ON SEVERAL TIMES A DAY . I HOPE THIS HELPS YOU BECAUSE IF ITS SHINGLES AND YOU HAVE TO WAIT THREE WEEKS THATS GOING TO BE TERRIBLE.|||Just go to the emergency room at your local hospital now. This sounds like Scabies look up some advice on line and look at the pics it will simular and I am telling you you need to go to the ER|||Please before you go to a dermatologist try applying 100% pure coconut oil (I recommend using Nui brand - pronounced New) can be obtained from your local health store. Nui coconut oil has anti-biotic, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. You must find out what is causing this, is it diet - eating too much processed and manufactured foods and or drinks, have you changed your laundry detergent lately? All these things should be looked into before going to a dermatologist.|||I agree with Sweet Pea.I have chronic hives and have had them all over my body several times.Stress brings mine on very quickly,but how do you get away from that.I get red itchy whelts,and they are miserable.

A skin rash on my chin and a little of my cheek..?

2009-11-20T02:52:00.000-08:00

im 17 and never had a problem with make-up allergies or any reactions with anything i put on my face. ive had this rash for like 2 months now almost it seems, i dont really know what it is it doesn't hurt or anything, its just red and has some bumps, i thought it would go away but it seems to be getting worse. any ideas?|||Could be just plain ole acne...|||does it itch? maybe ezcema--a dry skin condition that cause a red, dry rash.

also, maybe a roseaca, another skin conditon. make an appt. with a dermatologit

A skin rash.. lime away question?

2009-11-20T02:51:00.003-08:00

my mom recently wore a pad that was soaked by lime away and she didnt know. now she has a big red scab/rash. i didnt look at it but my sister told me it looks like a big red scab. its not directly on the vulva but kind of on the side. what should sh edo? let it heal? put baking powder on it?serious answers only please|||Ouch. How did one of her pads get soaked in lime away? And how did u find out what it was soaked in? She probably has a chemical burn. She really needs to go to a dr. I wouldn't recommend putting anything on it. Call poison control and see what advice they can give u. The number should be on the bottle or in the phone directory.|||IF IT'S NOT GETTING BETTER SHE SHOULD SEE A DR. IF IT'S NOT WORSE SHE'LL BE BETTER. KEEP CLEAN AND DRY.|||I would go see a doctor. It sounds uncomfortable. The doctor will at least give her some type of cream and make sure that everythings okay.|||Hwy did she have lime away on it? Call her Dr.!!!

Any idea what this skin rash might be from?

2009-11-20T02:51:00.002-08:00

Yesterday I developed a rash on my stomach in the afternoon. It is spread over my entire stomach, and consists of several dozen small, raised red bumps. They are quite small, almost like freckles, but dark pink and raised. I thought they were heat rash so I ignored it, but today the rash has spread up my neck and itches, and I have found other lone red bumps on my legs that are somewhat larger than the bumps on my stomach/neck.

Also, this morning I woke up with cold symptoms - sore throat, 'plugged up' ears, stuffy nose, etc.

I have made no changes to my detergent, cleaning supplies, sheets, etc. Assume all other variables are controlled. Any idea? Thanks!|||sounds like heat rash., a heat rash happens if you wear thick clothing to keep warm and your skin pores cannot breath. you've smothered your skin pores so they retreat inward and cause a rash. Also, low humidity in your heating environment, like if you use space heaters.|||could be mold.|||Sounds like the Black Plague or chiggers|||possion ivy|||Are you taking any over the counter meds or supplements? Last year I had a nagging stomach rash... The cause turned out to be a newer brand of chewable (Sugar Free) Benifiber. There is no warning on the label but I found out about it on the web. I stopped taking it and the rash went away.|||go to your docs straight away . it sounds though you have developed an allergic reaction to something|||could be a food allergy, have you tried any new foods lately, it so take Benadryl, it will clear right up|||Well, you might have eczema, which is what looks to be what you have on your stomach. You were probably scratching yourself when you didn't know it, while you were sleeping. Eczema is broadly applied to a range of persistent skin conditions. These include dryness and recurring skin rashes which are characterized by one or more of these symptoms: redness, skin edema, itching and dryness, crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding. Areas of temporary skin discoloration may appear and are sometimes due to healed lesions, although scarring is rare. Some ways that you can prevent this are by: moisturize frequently, avoiding sudden changes in temperature or humidity, avoid sweating or overheating, reducing stress, avoiding scratchy materials (e.g., wool or other irritants), avoiding harsh soaps, detergents, and solvents, avoiding environmental factors that trigger allergies (e.g., pollens, molds, mites, and animal dander), and being aware of any foods that may cause an outbreak and avoid those foods. Because eczema is usually dry and itchy, you should constantly apply lotions or creams to keep your skin moisturized. Well, you may or may not have eczema, but I hope this helps!|||Either an allergic reaction or could be Monucliousis. Mono for short. IT is a virus where you often feel sick,fever,skin rash,cold symptoms, etc. I would say go see a doctor|||hmm

Try and look up pityriasis rosea

I had this last year, and it kind of sounds like what you're describing.

If its that, it will last at least 3 weeks, up to 3 months. Mine lasted 3 weeks. But yea, look up that. i hope i helped you

-tara|||try going to { genniesalve.com } its a new product,and it really helps alot.

Skin rash after going to a tanning bed...?

2009-11-20T02:51:00.001-08:00

I got a rash after I got out of the tanning bed, but I don't know if that caused it. It came suddenly, like 15 to 30 minutes afterwards. When I took a shower, it began to burn and this rash started on my arms, near my shoulders and on my hips. Plus I have a slight fever and I feel sick. Do I have a serious condition?|||sounds like Hives (heat raash) my mum gets it when we go on holiday

you can just take simple pills bought over the counter

just explain what has happened to them it wont cost much|||did you use any thing on your skin before you went tanning, if so it happens, you also might of gotten burned too.|||I worked at a tanning salon and the only thing i can think of is that you may be allergic to the cleaning solutions they use to clean the bed. You can have them clean it like normal then spray water on it to wipe it down so the cleaner is off. another thing is you just might have a heat rash or something i used to get headaches and feel sick as well from being in there too long

Skin rash with no symptoms!???

2009-11-20T02:51:00.000-08:00

My 2yr. old daughter has this rash, it started with a day long fever then the next day she developed this rash. Its tiny red bumps that arent filled with anything and it covers her entire body. The weird thing is she has no other symptoms. No itching, or soreness, eating fine, sleeping fine, still very active, no fever. She just doesnt seem bothered by it. I just wondered if anybody might have a clue or knew a similar case!?? Shes been to 2 different doctors and they ruled out alot of things it isnt, but dont know what it is. Sadly her 2nd B-day is Friday and I also dont know whether to go for it or hold off!? Anyone who might know anything PLEASE HELP!!!|||I would put some cortizone cream every night. It might just be a heat rash. or eczema|||I had someone have the similiar symptons, Any new soaps or detergents? Been playing outside? Sometimes there are weeds that can cause this. Any new foods? Food alergies could cause a reacation. I had this rash and i ruled out all things like pocks and poisen oak and finnally it was weeds i had been pulling in the garden... I would try calomine lotion and try asking a pharmacist for a over the counter topical to apply. I would try retracing what she was doing and who and what she might have come in contact with. Any pets? This could also cause that. When i was a child a cat had a few fleas and this caused a slight rash. It went away after a few days. best of luck . Hope this might help.. i would also go to the web md website. WWW.webdoctor.com

Hope the daughter is feeling better.

Skin Rash that has been worsening over 4 months with treatment?

2009-11-20T02:50:00.003-08:00

My Uncle developed a rash on his torso and groin around Haloween of last year. After 5 doctors saw him in his insurance network they have refered him to an outside specialist, he has seen just about everyone but a Medicine Man. It is not any medication he is on, he has had his home fumigated and replaced everything in his bedroom ( the itching becomes unbearable at night), he didnt have a partner in the last year.

Told it was shingles but the RX only lessened the severity before it came back much worse, steroid cream has not helped, we tried numerous natural remedies found on the web.

I am conerned because the rash is contained under his clothing, by looking at him fully dressed the last 6 months have taken a huge toll on his physical appearance and he is retreating into isolation for fear it could be spread to others. Lost alot of weight.

The itching he says feel like a bug moving?|||Has he been tested for lupus? It is less common in men, but I have it and I have terrible rashes. ( hive like ones )

Another idea is that he is allergic to something, so allergy testing would be a good idea.

I am very sorry for your uncle. I nearly went mad with hives that lasted for three months. I seriously wanted to die, I itched so bad and constantly.

He also needs to have a skin biopsy of the area if he hasn't had one already, by a dermatologist. Tell him to hang in there, and if it is lupus....plaquenil is the medication that helped me. It takes a month or two to get into your system....but, it will finally help.

Skin rash on my 6th month old...?

2009-11-20T02:50:00.002-08:00

My daughter has patches of rough skin on different areas of her body. Some are red, some are skin toned. They don't seem to bother her, and they go away a few days after i notice them. Her pediatrician said it was ring worm, and gave me a cream for it, but it doesn't do anything. It doesn't make sense to be ring worm. She's had them since she was born. And ring worm doesn't go away on it's own...Some of the spots are about dime sized, and she had one on her elbow the size of a quarter, but it's already gone. They feel rough. Not like sand paper, but more like skin thats healing from a sunburn. Does anyone know what this is? And if there's anything I can do for it?|||Try Aveno lotion...my son had the same thing on his knees when he was that age. It doesn't make sense to me either that it would be ring worm. Try the Aveno for a few days and it should clear up. Also she told me to use dove soap when bathing him because the other stuff seemed to dry him out also. Try both of those and it should go away and if not, then i would take him back to the doc and see if she can refer you to a dermatologist.|||Sounds like eczema to me. I would take her to a dermatologist for a second opinion!|||This is normal, both my sons have those little dry spots as well, mostly on her legs. They are just that dry skin. Just put lotion on them and although that won't make them go away it will make you feel better. Doctor told me there really isn't anything else that you can do for them.

Good luck!|||It sounds like dry skin patches my daughter used to get them also I would leave them be or use a little lotion.|||This sounds exactly like what my daughter had and her ped said it was eczema. I had been putting lotion on it and it wasn't getting any better. The ped said to use 1% Hydrocortizone cream. I used that for maybe 4 days, and the spot was gone.

Good luck!|||Ringworm??

My 19 month old still gets those dime sized patches of rough/dry skin and yes, they do keep switching places. Her pediatrician told me not to get worried and just to rub some intensive moisture cream into them. I like to use vaseline...really softens 'em up!

A friend of mine used hydrocortisone for her baby's rough skin....on the advice of her pediatrician.|||hi

try CORTAID 1% hydrocortisone anti itch cream.

it really help and relieves ITCHING and REDNESS FAST.

you can buy it from walgreens on the shelfs.

i hope it will be working with your newborn baby as my baby.|||If it's hot where you live it could be heat rash. My daughter was born in the month of April and around June she started getting this stuff all over her face. Doctor told me it was heat rash so I quit taking her outside when it was in the 90's and over and it stopped. During the winter it didn't come back and by the next year when the hot summer months came around she was old enough that it didn't bother her anymore. We live in CA in the San Jauquin Valley -- Porterville, to be exact -- and it gets extremely hot in the summer. Try to keep your child inside the house during the summer and it will probably not reappear next year. Apparently it only bothers infants in their first year. Even if we had her in the car with AC she still got it since we had to take her from the house to the car and from the car into wherever we were going.|||If these spots have a raised medium to dark circle and more of a pale colour to the center of the circle then it is ring worm.|||yep its eczema. my son has the same. for the patches on his face i use a bit of hydrocortizone cream as his dribble irritates it. i used curash moisturising lotion on the rest of the patches on his legs and arms and they've actually disappeared at the moment. hope that helps. good luck.

Skin rash... from weed killer??

2009-11-20T02:50:00.001-08:00

I found a bumpy rash all over my legs on Monday and thought I might be getting poison ivy. But it hasn't gotten any worse. IT's still here on Wednesday and in thinking back about what could have caused it, I wore shorts on Saturday while spraying RoundUp on several areas of my yard. Could that have caused it? Do I need some kind of medication? Should it go away quickly?|||If you have washed off all the chemical, then time should head the rash.

Skin rash like stuff....?

2009-11-20T02:50:00.000-08:00

i have these like spots on my neck and upper chest and they are oval and redish brown there is a big one on my neck i went to the doctor and she told me ethe name of it but i forgot it started with a P or R and i think part of it sounded like Rosa or rose. and she said not to worry because it it lasts 4-12 weeks and its caused by a virus. but what is this rash like stuff called?|||Rosacea

Skin rash on arm when lifting weights?

2009-11-20T02:49:00.003-08:00

When My son works out with weights he gets a rash on his forearm. What could cause this?We are lifting with heavy weight.|||Chafing/Sweat rash perhaps?

Skin rash on my 6th month old?

2009-11-20T02:49:00.002-08:00

Skin rash or blotches on top of feet and lower legs?

2009-11-20T02:49:00.001-08:00

i have red blotches or spots on my feet and going up my lowe legs there under the skin they dont itch or burn if i did not look i would not even know they were there it looks like on my lower legs im losing hair my dr said it was just a skin change whatever that means thanks for any help|||Ok, if you have any "swelling" of the feet and legs, it could be "vein" activity...

When your feet or legs swell with water, the skin "stretches" and it tries to make new veins to "feed" it, and keep it alive...

So, when the legs and feet (top) return to "normal", they leave brown or red splotches on them (as the veins shrink too), and when tanned, will look "real dark", almost black!

It doesnt itch, burn or anything, but is not a nice thing to look at.

(This is if your a heart patient or suffer from edema (swelling).

I wish you well...

Jesse

Skin rash what could it be?

2009-11-20T02:49:00.000-08:00

I got a rash on the middle of my stomach on the left side. It occured a few days ago. Now there are what seems to be tiny blisters or pimple like things all on the rash. I have had shingles before but do not remember what it looked like due to the fact I was young when I got them. I did have shingles before for those who think that a child couldn't get them I did trust me I did. Anyways, I haven't been able to get to the doctor due to the holidays right now. It is about and inch long and two inches wide. It itches and stings occasionally. It is only in that spot but dosen't seem to get any better and the only thing it does do is get a few more of those tiny blisters. Does this sound like shingles or has someone else had something similar and can inform me a little of what it could be? I would greatly appreciate it.|||Hi DOnna

Here are some ideas to heal the issue.

Cause

Shingles can be due to chicken pox (in children), pleurisy, Bell`s palsy, herpes simplex, appendicitis, colic, gallstones, colitis, trigeminal neuralgia, or contact dermatitis. All of these conditions must be screened for and, if present, properly treated to provide lasting relief from shingles.

Caution: Shingles eruptions that last longer than two weeks can be a sign of underlying immune problems or cancer (particularly Hodgkin`s disease), and therefore require immediate medical attention. In addition, see an ophthalmologist immediately if herpes zoster occurs near the eyes or on the forehead, as it can cause blindness.

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Natural Cures

Aromatherapy: Massage the essential oils of lemon, geranium, bergamot, eucalyptus, tea tree, lavender, or chamomile along the affected area.

Diet: Eat an organic, whole foods diet that emphasizes fresh fruits and vegetables and minimizes carbohydrates (avoiding refined carbohydrates and sugars altogether).

Flower Essences: Crab Apple.

Herbs: Combine equal parts of oat straw, St. John`s wort, and skullcap tinctures and take one teaspoon of this mixture four times a day. Peppermint oil applied topically can also help reduce pain, unless the skin is excessively dry, in which case it is contraindicated.

Homeopathy: Useful homeopathic remedies include Arsen alb., Rhus tox., Sepia, Natrum mur., Hepar sulph., Caladium, and Acidum nit.

Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment.

*Purified water is essential for any hydrotherapy treatment. Remedies for Treating Chlorinated Bath Water offers clear instructions and recommendations.

Juice Therapy: Drink carrot and celery juice with one tablespoon of parsley juice once or twice each day.

Nutritional Supplementation: At the first sign of outbreak, apply zinc oxide along the path of the affected nerve area two to three times daily. Other helpful nutrients include L-lysine, vitamin B-complex, vitamin B12, BHT, calcium, and high doses of vitamin C plus bioflavonoids. Topical application of vitamin E can also be helpful. Snake vaccine made from venom has also been known to take away the pain of shingles.

Topical Treatment: Apply apple cider vinegar to the affected area.

Alternative Professional Care

If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating shingles: Acupuncture, Biofeedback Training, Detoxification Therapy, Energy Medicine (Light Beam Generator, Ondamed, TENS), Magnetic Field Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Neural Therapy, Orthomolecular Medicine (Vitamin B12 injections combined with adenosine monophosphate), Oxygen Therapy (Hydrogen Peroxide Therapy, Ozone), and Reflexology.

Best of health to you|||This sounds like shingles or herpes zoster as it is medically known.It can reoccur. This could also be an allergic reation or the small hives. Take 25mg of benedryl every 4 hours and call a doctor.

Skin Rash from I.V.?

2009-11-20T02:48:00.002-08:00

I was in the hospital the other day getting a colonstrphy (i know I spelt that wrong) anyways I had an IV in and it has left a bit of a rash on my arm that seems to be getting larger and larger. It doesn't hurt and it is not swollen; it is just an eye sore. I have applied lotion to it also to see if it will help, but I am unsure of it helping yet cause I just now put it on there. The rash has lasted about 4 days so far. Any ideas on what to do about it. It is on my left arm right under the joint (elbow). Not in the elbow just below it. Any help will be greatly appreciated.|||Could be a reaction to the sticking plaster used to hold the IV in place. Go back and see the doctor because 4 days seems quite a long time. An antihistamine cream might be helpful.|||Try a salt rub.|||It's probably from the adhesive on the dressing - go to your chmist and ask for anti histamine or soothing cream|||that space is called the acubital space. you ight have an allergic reaction to the type of tape they used while you were in hospital. i dont suggest that you out lotion on it though. go to the nearest drugstore and look for an anti-tich cream if its itchy. or you can call your doctors office and tell them you have rash on the IV site and you think that it may be a allergic reaction to the type of tape they used on you. Also, that the site is bigger over the days and you are getting a bit worried.|||I would bet a thousand dollars that you are just allergic to the adhesive on the tape used to hold the I.V. in place. Don't put salt rubs on it like someone else has mentioned. Your rash will heal up in a matter of days sometimes longer. Only go back to the doctor if you are running a fever.|||It's probably an allergy to tape. Sometimes you can request hypoallergenic paper tape in the future if that's what it is.

The pharmacy should have 1% hydrocortisone cream that may help.|||Sounds like an allergic reaction. Either from the antiseptic cleanser they use for IV insertion, tape, or plastic dressing applied after insertion. The fact that it is getting larger concerns me. I think I would have the doc look at it anyway. Sometimes IV sites can get infected. Do not put lotion or anything else on it until you see the doc. Those type of things may make the rash worse.Just keep the area clean and dry as much as possible.

Skin rash on inside of leg after unprotected sex......possible STD?

2009-11-20T02:48:00.001-08:00

I have noticed a rash has appeared on the inside of my leg quite high up, its bumpy, sore, and seems to be pinky/orange in colour. It covers about 5inchs in diameter. It occured the morning after I had unprotected sex, is this just friction rash, or could it be a symptom of an STD? I dont really know much about STD's so I'm really not sure.|||For starters, the chances of an STD working it's way down your leg is slim. 2nd of all, STDs usually take months to show symptoms, not hours.

I believe it's more than likely a heat rash. Or as you called it, friction rash. I wouldn't fret.|||wow beware|||some people are allergic to their partners sperm|||maybe it's excema|||Personally, I'm no doctor but it sounds more like a rash than an STD. My advice to you would be to have it checked by a doctor.You could apply a cortisone lotion to it for the discomfort. No more unprotected sex,right?|||given that ts on your leg and not your genitalia, it may be an allergy to sperm

I cant tell you enough- if you dont know much about STD for the sake of your health do a little research- it ll go a long way.

STD's are fairly common, know signs and symptoms. I know about STD and its the reason why I refuse to have casual sex- its much too risky|||It sounds like a herpes rash, but definitely go to the doctor.

Skin rash- either slimquick or oil of olay tanning body lotion?

2009-11-20T02:48:00.000-08:00

Okay I've been using slimquick for 2 weeks with no problems, then I started using Oil of Olay body lotion- the kind with the gradual self tanner in it- this week. I broke out with a rash all over my body! I stopped using the lotion, and it seems like it is just getting worse. Has anyone had this problem? I am wondering if I should stop using the Slimquick, even though I've been really happy with it other than this rash situation.|||think it will be the olay product, i know quite a lot of people allergic to olay including myself. it will take 2 or 3 days to calm down try savlon cream to cool the rash then when its cleared up try johnsons body lotion with self tanner it works for me. good luck.|||Hi,

I got a rash from slimquick too! I've tried all different diets, and the weight loss is only temporary. I finally tried diet pills on the market are made from Hoodia. I saw this stuff on ABC News. It's all natural and safe, and it works! My wife took it for a month and dropped 20 pounds. I took it for a month and lost about 13 (but I didn't exercise).

I bought the natural hoodia from this website: http://www.alllsite.info/free-diet-pills... . I checked the web site address so I can post it here and I saw they're running a promotion now to get a free 2 week sample for only $4.97! I'm going to order this supply for my wife and give it to her for Christmas =)

Toddler skin rash?

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hi. my 19 month old has a rash on legs and arms that looks like pimples. in fact, i believe if they weren't so painful, you could actually "pop" them. He also is having some tests done for this ongoing diarrhea. Anyone have any idea if the two could be connected? Or what the rash could be. The dr. has given us cortizone cream and baby oil but it hasn't helped. Also, he has been on an elimintation diet as well. The rash has been going on for a few months now and seems to get worse, then better, worse, then better again.|||It does sound like a food allergy. Ask your doctor about a gluten allergy. Because so many foods have wheat or gluten in them, it doesn't show as one particular food that they are allergic to.

Good Luck.|||Visit http://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org

It is highly likely that you are dealing with food and/or environmental allergies.

Skin rash on my 6 month old?

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Skin rash wont go away, creams doesnt work well?

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I have the rash all over my arm, neck, shoulders and back. I use Eurcien or something, and Cortize 10 (sp). the rash doesnt go away, so I use baking powder, the Gold Bond. The rash still doesnt go away, I also switched the soap to Dove. any reasons?|||"Rule #1 - Frustration With Rash

If a rash really bothers you, go see your doctor. Period. It doesn't matter if it's a common skin problem, or other people aren't concerned about it. You're the one who has to live with your skin, so if you want to talk to a doctor, do it.

Even simple or easily treated rashes can cause an immense amount of frustration if you don't know what to do about them.

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Imagine not knowing you have athlete's foot. You may be able to tolerate itching and burning skin for a few days or weeks, but you will probably reach the point that it drives you crazy. The solution may be a simple over-the-counter skin cream, but if you don't know that, the cream doesn't do you any good.

Rule #2 - Rash Time

Generally, the longer you've had a rash, the more likely you need to see a doctor if you're concerned about it. Deciding if that mole you've had on your skin for the past twenty years is looking cancerous or not is something you want an expert to do.

Most of the time a rash that has been present for a couple of days will go away on its own. Warning signs that should send you to the doctor sooner rather than later are pain, rapid swelling causing shortness of breath, bleeding blisters in the mouth or eyes, skin that is rapidly turning dusky or black, and large amounts of skin peeling in sheets. As you can see, using rash rule #1 of frustration will get you to the right place.

Rule #3 - Previous Experience With Rash

If you've had the same rash before, it's probably the same diagnosis. This may sound over-simplified, but many people think that because a rash comes back, it wasn't diagnosed correctly. Actually, many rashes aren't necessarily cured, they are controlled. Rashes such as acne, eczema, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, hives, and rosacea can have a waxing and waning course depending on many factors. The best idea is to educate yourself about a rash you've been diagnosed with so you know what to expect in the future. You may be surprised to find out you need to continue some type of treatment to keep it under control.

Rule #4 - Rash Likeness

If you have a rash that looks just like the picture of ringworm, there's a good chance you have ringworm. Of course, like all the other rules, except #1, there are exceptions. Sometimes you can't find a picture or description that exactly matches your skin symptoms. Sometimes you can't decide between two or three choices. Unless you have any of the warning signs from rule #2, narrow your choices down as far as you can. Then, educate yourself about the treatments for each choice. You may find that the treatments are the same. Remember, if in doubt, return to rule #1."|||you might have developed excema. That is what happened to me. I would see a doctor because the only thing that can help excema is a prescription cream.|||go to the doctors =]|||This could be shingles, See a Doctor. Creams won't work.

Skin colored rash on 2 year old daughter ?

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it is a skin colored rash that is on both legs and arms it is also on her belly I have taken her to the doctor he said it was dry skin and to treat it with cortizone creme I have been doing this for almost a week but it doesn't seem to be getting any better can anyone recommend anything else? it dosen't itch or bother her|||Very odd sounds like an allergy.

Perhaps switch to a mild bath soap and a cream -

Arbonne makes a childs line that is very pure and natural (you can try it)

I agree follow up with the MD even calling and saying it's unchanged any other advice. At least she isn't scratching.

DO not use mineral oil based creams, baby oil vaseline it hardens skin|||take her back to the doctor

Hydrocortisone cream for cat's skin rash?? is it toxic??

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My cat gets these skin rashes, or "hot spots?" as I've heard them called. I am constantly taking him to the vet for this. The vet will give him a shot and it'll clear up but then 2-3 weeks later my cat will get another spot. We have tried everything to rule out any allergies and my vet said the only thing we can really do is just wait for them to clear up because it's not good to be giving the cat shots all the time. But now the sore is spreading. I have heard that hydrocortisone cream will work to clear it up, but my cat will just lick the cream off. I was wondering if this cream is toxic? If so, I definetely don't want to use it. Any other suggestions? I don't have the money to take my cat to the vet every couple of weeks.|||They have hydrocortisone spray for cats and dogs in the pet section that is safe to spray on pets. I use it on my cats when they get rashes or allergic reactions. I would go see if you can find some in the stores where you live.|||my cat was getting some kinda red rash and the hair was falling out where the rash was it turned out to be ring worm or some kin of fungus type in ring worm in cats on google or some search ands pictures will come up of cats and rashes anyhow i got some lamasil from ride aid the same one you and i would use put some on 2 times a day and it was gone in two weeks has not come back so no i dont think the hydro cream will affect him or lamasil my doctor told me most vets use the same things humans use to treat animals try it if his allergic then stop but it will probably solve it just put a tiny thin layer because they will try to lick or u can get lamisil spray works well|||Hi

It's not toxic to a cat but believe it or not, some cats get steroid induced diabetes so I would look for an alternate.

Could there be food allergies? If so (and even if not) Canned foods w/o gravy are best and if you can go high quality like wellness which doesn't have gluten, that would be better. Some fancy feasts don't have it but don't have my links for which they are. sorry|||Hello..am not sure about the cream, you are right you do have to be careful what you put on cats cuz they to ingest it ( that I would ask the VET about before using )..they can take benadryl..1/2mg per pound up to 2 mgs every 8 hours for allergys %26amp; itching, etc..also pet stores sell brewer yeast tablets, which is also very good for them %26amp; their coats,cats or dogs...as for the sore, it's not unusual for cat sores to stretch %26amp; get big, their skin stretches, as long as the cat or you can keep it broken open for drainage..all will be fine too..the thing with cats %26amp; wounds, is their skin heals over too fast, leaving underneath unhealed, so they often infect, even a few times till they heal..as long as it can be broken by the cat ( as they will do while healing ) all is well, tho it can get a bit gross %26amp; messy..it's just what they have to do to heal properly..Take Care :)|||Use bag balm instead of hydro cortisone. It comes in a green square can. Find it at walmart or a pet store. it is used on horses for similar problems and on minor cuts.it's like the animal version of neosporine. i use it on my dog all the time.|||One of my longhair cats is always getting hot spots, and my vet has prescribed an ointment called Prenine,which clears them up very fast. As I am not sure whether you get the same ointment there, here are the ingredients:Nitronozone, prednisolone, neomycin Sulphate. It is an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory ointment, which is applied once or twice a day. In South Africa, it is only obtainable from a vet, but something similar may be obtained from a pet shop where you are. My vet has in the past, told me that hydro-cortisone is not poisonous to them, but that I should use it very sparingly, and only when I have nothing else to hand. These hot-spots can develop into very nasty, pus filled sores if you are not fast enough in treating them, and then the poor cat needs antibiotics as well.

Any good herbal remedies for skin rash?

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I got rashes on my neck for wearing sterling silver necklace. I stopped wearing the necklace. Any herbal remedies to make my skin heal faster? Anyone tried olive oil?|||If the rash is due to an allergic reaction to imitation jewelery the Homeopathic remedy PERTROLEUM in 30 potency three times a day half an hour before or after meals, will cure not only the rash but the allergy to imitation jewelery too. And totally without any side effects or complications of any kind.

Take Care and God Bless you.|||Jewel weed.http://www.altnature.com/jewelweed.htm|||aloe vera is the best. it's soothing, cool and very good for the skin.|||no olive oil its a grease based substance and would probably make it worse use

potatoes skin grated and placed on the skin. and work into a larva do this for a week and i guarantee you this will work wonders,|||Rub it with the inside of a banana peel and don't forget to eat the banana!|||You could try noni juice.|||Herbal remedies? Sure, just sprinkle alittle into your next doobie, it works on just about anything. Oh did you say skin rash? I thought you said skins hash. About the olive oil, ya I've tried it. Its pretty good with balsamic vinegar over a salad. On your neck? What, are you, high?

Cure For Skin Rash?

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My one year old has skin rashes on her inner thighs, arm, and elbow and I tried A%26amp;D Ointment and Tinactin but theres no change and she had it for awhile. What should I do, any suggestions?|||My son also has this and i have tried everything. His doctor said it is a form of Ezema, and sometimes it will go away and reappear. The best thing that has worked for my son is using regualr chap-stick...i know it sounds weird, but it really works. Also, applying baby lotion for sensitive skin every 3-4 hours has helped.

Sweat will amke it worse, so try and keep it dry from that.|||When my children were babies, we used a product called Diaperene. It was a creamy type medicine in a tube and it worked well.

Good Luck.|||You should take your baby to the doctor. The rashes could be psoriasis or excema. The doctor can prescribe medications to make the rashes go away.

You could also try really thick lotion such as Eucerin cream. Rub it on twice a day, especially at night after bath....and immediately put pjs on. You can try a double rinse in the laundry. There is some over-the-counter medication called Cortaid that works really good.

If your baby has really dry skin there will be rashes if you don't get moisture to the skin. You should definately see a doctor to make sure its nothing to be worried about.|||Rashs are very hard to determine the cause. It could be anything from an allergic reation to a heat rash to something like mites or scabbies. You need to see your doctor. Your child might need something stronger than you can get over the counter.|||have you had your child checked for ringworm?|||Usually the doctor will prescribe a simple hydrocortisone cream.|||Cetaphil and eucerin are good for mild eczema. If you are really concerned take her to a doctor.

Skin rash, chills, nd fever?

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what r red itchy rashes on your skin nd getting cold sudnly nd had fever and cough recntly mean? no, they are not chiken pox!|||it could be a lot of different things allergies,or measels let the doc decide on this one good luck|||Some diseases with itchy rash, fever and possibly cough:

- Chicken Pox

- Scarlet Fever

- Fifth Disease

- Measles

- Rubella (German Measles)

- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (spread by ticks)

- Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease

Some of these are mild, some quite dangerous. See your doctor right away.|||it could be a virual rash. you can try taking some benedryl, if its an allergic reaction to something. you didnt say where the rash is, but assuming you are saying its not chicken poxs than i think you mean your whole body. best to see a dr.

Any recommendations on rash creams? For skin.?

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i am getting skin rashes in my butt area. The pads gets my skin irritated! Help me!|||Diaper rash cremes are the best for that. It will soothe your skin and is gentle enough to not irritate you. Can find them on the baby section of any store.

My dog has what the vet calls a cradle rash - scales and bumps all over his skin?

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We were given a special shampoo that is supposed to clear up the skin rash, but it is going slow. He seems miserable. What would you do over and above this?|||well sometimes the only thing is time....my dog just tore a ligament in his knee and he looks miserable, but just time will make it better. someone might have a better answer,but if you decide to use something with it, be sure they are compatable, call and ask your vet before you use anything else with it. just make sure you keep doing what the vet says

good luck,and hope your pup feels better soon|||I've never heard of cradle rash specifically, but dogs with skin problems do sometimes take a while to resolve. I can't think of any "home remedies" that might help... the determining factor in what to do about it is what causes cradle rash. If it is a bacteria or fungal infection, or some sort of mite, only a vet can prescribe the proper treatment. If it is an allergy or an auto-immune disorder, sometimes switching dog foods helps, but don't do this without consulting a vet. If you think what this vet has prescribed is not working at all, see another vet for a second opinion. Ask your current vet to give you a copy of your dog's medical records, or have him fax them to your new vet for you. He is required by law to release these records to another vet if he requests them- it is part of the Freedom of Information Act.

Help! 32 weeks pregnant and getting the shakes with a light skin rash on my arms?

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I am 32 weeks pregnant and have been cramping the last few days, and then this morning I got the shakes. I have not been sleeping well lately. There was also a very faint light skin rash on my arms while I was shaking. Did anyone else expierence something like this in pregnancy? What was it?|||A good rule of thumb in pregnancy:

When in doubt, go see your doctor!

Good Luck!|||For the shakes try eating something with peanut butter to help level out your sugar level. I too get the shakes but mine go away after i eat. as for the rash i am not sure you should arrange to see your dr. and go in if it gets any worse. You know just to be on the safe side. You can never be to careful.

What are other causes of canine staph infections due to a skin rash other than allergic reactions?

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My daughter's dog (a boxer/collie mix) was diagnosed as having a staph infection. The dog has a rash on her skin but no other symptoms other than scratching. The dog does not have any fleas and is an indoor dog for the most part (goes on walks to take care of business). The vet indicated that if the cause of the staph was not from fleas, something really serious was wrong. We're wondering what else could cause this? The vet prescribed a number of different antibiotics to administer as well as an injection of another type of antibiotic. The dog is approximately 1 year old and appears healthy otherwise. She was also recently spayed.|||Staph is a kind of bacterial infection that's why your vet gave you antibiotics. Antibiotics only work on bacterial infections not allergic reactions.

Your dog just got an infected scratch or wound just like people can get, and it became contaminated with Staph, just like people experience.

Staph is everywhere. It's a very common infection and is generally easily treated if the animal is in good health otherwise.

Just be thankful that you got it treated in time because if you hadn't noticed it for a while and it had a chance to grow it could spread to other parts of her body and could become a worse infection that would be harder to treat and could possible cause some damage.

Thank goodness that you are an attentive owner.

We have a Devon Rex at the shelter I volunteer at with a bad, red skin rash. I can send pics of him. Help pls

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He has been to 2 different vets and has had depo shots, antibiotics, special kitty food and even an E collar. He has a skin condition of red bumps on his neck area that will not go away. His previous owners abandoned him and when the animal shelter rescued him from animal control, they shaved him down and found the rash. I can send pictures of "Ra" and his red rash. You can see the rash is in his ears too.

I have also contacted an old friend from school who is a Veterinarian. He suggested it might be Miliary Dermatitis. (I did not have the pictures when I spoke to

him) Ra has no fleas at this time and the staff are a little concerned about putting him on frontline in case it aggravates the condition more. He has been found to have tape worms

Any thoughts of what this may be and how to treat it? Thanks|||ahh well umm

What is the difference between a Lyme disease circular red skin rash and a regular bug bite?

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How long after will the circular red skin rash appear? Does it also itch?|||http://www.acponline.org/lyme/patient/di...|||you can find depictions on line, i thought i had it too but it turned out to be some other sort of bug bite, nasty stuff, i suppose it would itch, but just look it up on a search engine.|||Probably not too much since the lyme's disease rash is caused by a bug bite (tick) but in actuallity the rash isn't always present with lyme's disease. Flu like symptoms, fevers at 104'F is initially common.|||You need to Google this question. Look at a picture of the rash. You will know it when you see it.|||Please see the webpages for more details and images on Lyme disease.

I took bactrim for an ear infection and on 11th day developed a skin rash all over. how long does it last?

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HELP! My doctor perscribed me Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole) for a whole month %26amp; Cipro drops for a continuing ear infection. I was on the medication for 10 days ( 2 tablets a day for 10 days and the rest 1) and on the 11th day (morning) my lower back (kidney region) started to feel sore. That afternoon I developed small red rashes around my elbows ( i sometimes get hives or have sensitive skin and assumed it would go away) . however throughout the day red spots developed on my legs. The next morning and afternoon some of them grew and there were other red rashes and bumps all over my legs and arms and some on my torso. I went to my doctor that afternoon (12th day) she told me to stop with my medication. She gave me a shot and then perscribed methopredinisolone.The red/pink rashes/bumps are all over the place and some look like popped capillaries. These don't itch. But I was wondering how long does this rash last for? And does it or will it scar my body? Any advice would be great.|||Anytime you are taking a medication, especially an antibiotic, stop taking it and call your doctor AT ONCE if you have hives, a rash, swelling of the face, difficulty breathing or any other allergic symptom. It's probably the Bactrim, but people do become allergic to Cipro, so you should not take either one again unless a doctor desensitizes you. Taking whatever you are allergic to again could produce a much worse reaction, even death. You should wear a medic alert bracelet as well.

An allergic rash should not leave scars unless you get an area of it infected by scratching. You may see some skin peeling like from a bad sunburn from a severe allergic rash, but normally nothing permanent. Signs of the rash can last for many weeks, but eventually they should go away entirely. If anything starts looking worse, be certain to tell your doctor.

Bactrim contains the sulfa drug you mentioned, sulfamethoxazole, and another drug, trimethoprim. If you do not drink enough liquids when taking a sulfa drug, crystals can form which may irritate or damage the kidneys. That could explain the back pain, but ask your doctor about this.

Bactrim allergies are very common. My entire family is allergic to sulfa drugs and one of my children had a life-threatening Stevens-Johnson Syndrome reaction to it after taking it safely for many years.

Just remember that you don't "outgrow" allergies and another reaction is always possible and may be much worse.|||Go to the doctor! You may be having an allergic reaction to the medication. Or who knows?! Just call your doctor ASAP!|||It should not take too long or cause scaring....but this depends on how hard did you scratch? If you scratched in a crazy state of itching and broke open the skin and made the skin bleed and did all sorts of skin damage, then it would be like you skinned your knee and that damage, as you probably remember, took about 2 weeks if you do not pick the scabs too much. Scarring would be caused if this raw tissue becomes infected. So if you have raw tissue, keep it very clean with soap and water, maybe put some bacitracin on it and cover with bandaides or clean dressings that you buy in a drug store. Keep your dirty fingers off it and there should be no scars. If you did not ever break the skin, all should be well in a couple of days. Your can always call your doctor's nurse for advice if you stay worried. Ice causes the skin to itch a lot less. Rub the itch with an ice cube...no more than 15-20 minutes. If you bled under the skin it is a bruise and the colors will go like any other bruise..slowly and changing colors as each part of the blood is reabsorbed....probably not longer that 2 weeks...no scaring.

Reply to your answers about round skin rash?

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bleach on skin sounds like a receipe for a disaster!!! used antifungal cream that didnt work peroxide didnt help also doc gave diabetes test that was ok since the large rash hasnt healed he wanted to make sure anyother solutions????|||same problem what worked for me was take a potatoe and cut a thin slice lay it against it and tape it to you and sleep with it the potasium from the potatoe makes it shrink do this about 2 times and watch the difference|||pour some tulsi water on then within 10 days they will reduce

My son 2 yo has a skin rash?

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my son has a skin rash that started on his wrist it is small bumps that look like pimples at firs their were only like 20 or 30 of them in a patch now they seem to be spreading to hie legs hips up his arms and on his back they are reddest after naps|||This could be a common viral infection of the skin called molluscum contagiosum. They are similar to warts but much more superficial and they tend to spread more rapidly. I would have a dermatologist look at the rash before it spreads much further.|||I'd call his MD and talk to him/her about it. It could be an allergy, dermatitis, or something viral. It's hard to say - keep a mental note about the foods he eats, new soaps - and if he's been around any sick kids.

Do I really need to call the hospital for a skin rash after taking medication?

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I'm taking amoxicillin and tramadol for a mouth infection, and woke this morning with a rash all over my face. Some websites say that I should call the doctor immediately if a skin rash appears, but it's Saturday and it seems a bit extreme to go to the emergency ward at hospital with a painless skin rash. Should I just wait until Monday and see what happens?|||Have you called your Dr.? Someone is always on call. He could tell you if they think you should go to the hospital based on your history. Are you having other symtoms? be sure to tell your Dr.anything else happening (shortness of breath etc.)|||Just discontinue the medication, take benedryl if necessary. As long as you are breathing normally it's not too much of an emergency. But, go see your M.D. on Monday for a new RX.|||if you have an after hours clinic I would go there... or call your doctor, I am sure they've got a pager or someone on call for them to answer questions... but don't leave it. you may be allergic so stop the meds for now until you find out what to do|||yes you need to go and see a doctor asap...you don't know where else this could spread to and to be on the safe side get it checked out.|||Call your prescribing physician. Once you start to develop an allergic reaction to a particular med, there is a possibility that it can become worse and eventually lead to anaphylaxis, which is a life threatening reaction. You're doctor can choose different antibiotics for you to take for your infection.|||It sounds like you are having a reaction to the medication. You should call the doctor or hospital you got them from and ask for something different. Some reactions can be real bad or fatal. I'm not trying to scare you, but, this is nothing to play around with.|||I would try to go to the doctor's office, just to be sure. It could be nothing, but there's always a small chance that it's way more than that.

My 8 yr. has a skin rash all over her body that has doctor's baffled. We are not sure how she got it.may have

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come from and over bleached swimming pool. The rash is only where her skin was exposed. It is worse around her waist. It is a little red and bumpy.It is on her arms, legs up the sides of her waist and the small of her back. It is also on her neck and her face. I gave her a baking soda bath and it helped very little. Calamine lotion helps very little too. She itches all the time|||Fenistil Gel helps relieve the itching. It happened to me too (again from the pool). I took anti-histamines and applied Fenistil Gel on the affected areas. It worked.

And keep her away from the sun.|||TRY GIVING HER SOME LORRITEDENE OR PIRRITON MED TO STOP THE ITCHING IT COULD BE AN ALLERGY|||My daughter about a month ago had a rash that appeared and disappeared. She ended up having a rare liver infection. I am not implying that is what is wrong with you daughter. However we went and baught some aveeno and gave her baths in it. It worked better for us thn the Calamine Lotion did. Also try a cooling gel lotion of some sort. Ask behind the pharmacy for one. there are several that you can sign for.

Besr of luck to you and I hope your daughter is feeling better soon. Take Care %26amp; Have a great weekend! :)|||try switching your laundry detergent and softner. i had a rash a while back all over me too and i tried switching everything, bar soaps, lotions and nothing helped except switching the detergent

My 4 1/2 month old baby has skin rash that are watery?

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Hello there. I have a 4 1/2 month baby who has skin rash that are watery.. I asked his peds regarding these rashes and she prescribed vaseline. But vaseline doesnt seem to be working for him. His rash on his righ cheek is a wound-like and it bleeds.. What ointment should I use...?

I have used Vaseline

Desitin

Virgin coconut oil

but nothing worked...... PLEASE HELP.....

thanks.|||Don't put any ointment on it - you don't know what is causing it, and if there is an infection, you could seal it in. Go to a pediatrition and have the blisters diagnosed. If it is infact dry skin, you could put something on it. Ulcerated blisters are not normal for any baby your sons age. See a doctor right away!

Is it on his butt cheek (diaper rash?) or face cheek? This information would be helpful.|||Hello,i know you baby problem because my 21/2 year old boy have the same problem since he is 3 months.in my boy case we just fund he is allergic ,but his peds at that time prescribed a cream name DESONIDE 0.05% (cream or lotion) and help lots.ask to his doctor abaut.may is good for hem to,good luck.|||you need to go to the local pharmacy and ask for rash cream.

My son 2 yo has a skin rash?

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Reply to your answers about round skin rash?

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My son 2 yo has a skin rash?

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Do I really need to call the hospital for a skin rash after taking medication?

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Do I really need to call the hospital for a skin rash after taking medication?

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My 4 1/2 month old baby has skin rash that are watery?

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My dog has skin rash & has a body smell & recently keeps peeing indoors?

What is this skin rash even the vet is baffled?

What causes my itchy skin rash? How do I find out for sure?

What causes my itchy skin rash? How do I find out for sure?

Weird dry skin rash around mouth?

Help Please!!!! Skin rash?

What to do for Skin Rash?

Im concerned skin rash, allergy, disorder???

I need help diagnosing a skin rash? Any suggestions?

Can someone help regarding a skin rash?

3 Week Skin Rash: Should I get a Second Opinion? Please Advise!?

Can someone help regarding a skin rash?

What to do for Skin Rash?

Im concerned skin rash, allergy, disorder???

I need help diagnosing a skin rash? Any suggestions?

Can someone help regarding a skin rash?

3 Week Skin Rash: Should I get a Second Opinion? Please Advise!?

Freak skin rash that emits white liquid. Anyone had it?

Weird Skin Rash/Condition Please HELP! *pics*?

A skin rash - bacterial or fungal?

Skin rash(?) on arms ..?

Skin rash question?

Skin rash that starts on wrist then spreads to body?

I have a skin rash don't know if it is poison ivy or a reaction to something.?

Fast Food Skin Rash?

Skin Rash question?

Skin rash on face and hands....?

Skin rash during 3rd trimester?

Miserable, peeling skin rash?

Please help skin rash or ??????//?

Help with skin rash?

Skin rash help please?

Skin rash, plz help!!?

Skin rash help!!!?

Dry Skin Rash Thing. OWCH PLEASE HEEEELP?

Skin rash on chest and neck?

Skin rash on face?

Itchy Skin rash?

8 week Skin Rash: Been to 2 Doctors and have lost hope! PLEASE Advise!?

Type of skin rash...what do you think this is? Help!?

Wellbutrin and skin rash?

Really itchy skin rash...?

Strange skin rash/texture?

Horrible skin rash, anyone had experience with this?

A skin rash on my chin and a little of my cheek..?

A skin rash.. lime away question?

Any idea what this skin rash might be from?

Skin rash after going to a tanning bed...?

Skin rash with no symptoms!???

Skin Rash that has been worsening over 4 months with treatment?

Skin rash on my 6th month old...?

Skin rash... from weed killer??

Skin rash like stuff....?

Skin rash on arm when lifting weights?

Skin rash on my 6th month old?

Skin rash or blotches on top of feet and lower legs?

Skin rash what could it be?

Skin Rash from I.V.?

Skin rash on inside of leg after unprotected sex......possible STD?

Skin rash- either slimquick or oil of olay tanning body lotion?

Toddler skin rash?

Skin rash on my 6 month old?

Skin rash wont go away, creams doesnt work well?

Skin colored rash on 2 year old daughter ?

Hydrocortisone cream for cat's skin rash?? is it toxic??

Weird Skin Rash/Condition Please HELP! pics?