A related discussion, rash-like,puffy skin,spreads was started.
A related discussion,
scabies? was started.
I have had a rash on my trunk for the past 2 1/2 weeks. It started as a rash just below my bra and has moved up over my breasts and into my armpits and also moved down just to my pubic line. It is very itchy. It started as red blotchi dots and all the dots seem to connect eventually.
I was on Wellbutrin from Dec 26 until Jan 13th when my DR finally told me to stop taking it. He doesn't think it is the Wellbutrin but had me stop just in case. I do have an appointment with a dermatologist on Monday but thought I could get some kind of an idea of what it could be.
No one else in my family has it and I have not changed detergents, soaps, etc.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Barb
funny, i seem to be suffering from the same illness. i have this horrible feeling that it is bugs. in fact, i am sure of it. the only thing is that whayever i seem to do doesnt work either. it is extremely embarrassing and upsetting. my general health had been greatly effected by this "infection"?! unfortunately i cannot afford to see a dermatol;ogist so i am trying to cure myself by bathing in clorox and salt. it seems to work for a bit. i know it cannot be the healtiest thing to do but i dont know what else i can do. i have lost so much weight, rapidly, i have become depressed, weak, and utterly miserable due to this condition. if anyone knows how to help i would really appreciate the advise. thanks -tiffany
Dear Doc. I've had a red itchy rash on my face for the past few days. I've applied a cordezone cream on it but, it seems to make it itch even more.
Is there any thing else I can use? Please Help!!!!!
Mary:
While I sympathize with your plight, I don't really know what to say. Scabies doesn't come and go, get a little better after Elimite and then come back. But I don't know of any other contagious condition which can affect several family members at one time, unless the sight of other people scratching and talking about the possibility of bugs makes everyone else itchy. The lumps and other lesions you describe may be nothing more than the skin you've scratched.
The best and only advice I can give you is to see a dermatologist as soon as you can, and meantime apply a topical anesthetic like sarna lotion (OTC) and take an oral antihistamine like Benadryl to tide you over.
Please let me know how you do.
Good luck.
Dr. R