I've had a sudden onset, 8 month long, INTENSELY itchy rash. I've seen a GP, and 3 Dermatologists, and an Allergist. I've been scraped, biopsied, and prescribed EVERY usual cream and pill. Ive never had this issue before, and HOPE to God someone out there can help me figure out what this is.
The rash is accompanied by an unusual 99.5 lowgrade fever, that has persisted for this entire period. Approx. 2 months ago, my hair began thinning greatly, and this symptom comes and goes from week to week. The rash initially was small pathes at the top of my buttocks area, then later reemerged in the creases of my arms, legs, armpits, stomach, waist area, sides of torso, and back of legs. My scalp itched IMMENSELY at first, but that symptom was early, and has waned.
The intense itching is MUCH worse at night-I get only approx. 4 hours of sleep NO MATTER WHAT cream, pill, or cold compress I use. The biopsy said this was a "contact dermatitis" which was later rejected by the Allergist who said the rash looked nothing like a CD. Not tto mention, I've removed EVERY allergen possible from my daily routine ie: washing powder, rinse clothes twice, not pets, allergenic bed coverings, no lice, no bed bugs, no sulfates in shampoo, sensitive skin soap, lotion, you name it.
I've been told by every Doctor that many rashes come on, and thre's no known cause, or cure, but I cannot continue to suffer this way anymore or I'm gonna go crazy. I literally claw my skin until it's bleeding or bruised.
I am on Singulair, which helps during the day, Cymbalta, that was prescribed to keep my rash anxiety in check, and a vitamin.
If this sounds familiar with ANYone out there, please help :) I've attached a photo-the 2 areas below are the biopsied areas.
Thanks.