Curious rash just appeared! Help!

Ok, so about 4 days ago I started experiencing a rash on my legs. At first, it started as small bumps the same color as my skin. It began on my calves and only on the inner part. It started to itch, so I began using anti-itch lotion on it until I could get to the doctor. The curious thing was, it began when I was sitting on my carpet. I live in a relatively new apartment. I am sorta cluttered but not dirty, so I don't see how it could be that.

Anyhow, so I go to the doc and he prescribes me benadryl for the itching and ant-itch cream to rub on it.
It is not working. The drugs knock me out and the cream only helps temporarily.

Ok, so I am a certified lab tech (not phlebotomist) so I know all about crazy rashes, disease etc etc...and I started out looking into symptoms that match my rash. It has gotten worse and continues to do so.

Now, it has spread very lightly to one part of my left forearm (underneath) and one spot on my right forearm on the top. The bimps are flesh colored until I scratch, then they become blistered or what looks like pus.

It is not painful, just a constant...dull itch.

I have soaked my legs in colloidal oatmeal soak which irritates the rash. Shaving actually helps it but hot water irritates it. The cream only alleviates it temporarily and I am forced to slather my legs in desitin *diaper ointment* which only helps if it is layered on so thick my whole leg is white.

The rash is not getting better, it is getting worse or at a standstill.

HELP ME!!!! It's ruining my day to day life

I might mention wearing pants of any kind that rub the skin only aggravate it and the only thing that somewhat alleviates the itch, but not completely, is the desetin. Please help. PLEASE

PS - the photo is what it looked like 2 days ago before i scratched it.


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[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

It could be eczema, sweat dermatitis, allergic reactions or eczema.

You need to wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites.

Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps. You could take some oral antihistamine medications like cetrizine or loratadine. You need to maintain a good personal hygiene .

Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.

For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone or desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).

Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for your symptoms and a proper clinical examination.

Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing.

Regards.