I am a 30yo male who has a lifelong case of allergies and eczema. I recently broke out in what looks like a rash on my stomach, chest, armpits, inside elbows and around my crotch. Also, at times my back feels like I have sunburn. It all itches horribly usually only when rubbed by clothing. The rash is red blotches with some areas having raised bumps that when broken puss the clear liquid I get from my eczema. In recent years, I've become allergic to dust, mold and dust mites and my eczema has spread to my eyes, penis, inner thighs and feet, I used to only break out on my hands.
I have no fever, no spots in my mouth, no sore throat, no appetite problems, no bowel or urinary problems, no swollen glands (which I get from my sinus infections when I have those) and the rash areas feel warm to the touch. I am on zoloft, flonase and allegra and take a multi-vitamin. I also take 800mg of motrin most mornings to help ease a chronic sciatic nerve problem. I also have Elidel 1% and Fluocinonide 0.05% but no where near enough to cover this! I also have not recently changed soaps or detergents. I use Dove and Melaluca laundry soap.
I live in the mid-atlantic and the day this started, about a week ago (11/30/03), our temperatures dropped into the 40's and humidity dropped as well. I also have a dry skin problem, I thought that was the issue at first before the red patches appeared. I'm thinking that is not it anymore.
My dermatologist can't see me for 3 weeks and I do not currently have a regular MD, I'm looking for one. Do you think this warrants a trip to the urgent care center or should I wait 3 weeks?
Thanks very much for your assistance.