Not too sure when the development started, but a few days ago I noticed two eczema like splotches on my right arm close to the arm pit region (no hereditary links) . Shortly after that discovery I noticed tiny little red dots all over both my arms and shoulders because they started to itch. I figured it was because I ate crab Easter weekend (which I recently concluded I might be allergic to) and I was having an allergic reaction. So I took Claritin for hives and put some hydrocortisone cream on. Days later the "rash" spread to my chest and smaller version of those eczema like splotches appeared accompanied with small itchy dots. A day or two later my back started itching and now my neck and some of my cheek has the itchy dots. I would like to think the spreading is due to the change in weather (ie. heat rash) or maybe stress related, but I breastfeed my daughter and I don't want it to be contagious.
My initial opinion today, is to go to a dermatologist but my main problem is that I don't have health care insurance and I don't want to end up paying $200 or so just hear the doctor say it's just a simple rash and to keep doing what I'm doing. And I've already visited an allergist a few years prior and the only thing they said I was allergic to was some common molds, corn, and egg whites not even shellfish or peanuts.
So what can I do?
Also, I'm interested in alternative medicine, so if there is any remedy that involves homeopathy, aromatherapy, or anything along those parameters, that would be GREAT!