Rash/welts?

For about 6 months I have been battling these horrible outbreaks of itchy red welting rashes. It started out behind my knees and on the inside of my elbows. It spread to legs, neck, and wrists and chest. I also have had eye problems, constant watering, itching and red swelling. I went to the doctor and she said scabies. Both me and my partner were treated with permitrin(?) cream. She washed everthhing in the house... scrubbed and cleaned. It got better for about a week and then came back. The second trip to the dr, and I was put on the oral medicene for scabies. Mind you, my parter has never broken out. Once again it cleared up, but returned within a week. I have been reading blogsand niced a lot of people with this mysterous problem. My partner is pushing for a dermatologist appointment. I'm going crazy!


This discussion is related to very itchy red blotchy rash on torso, legs arms, back, and neck.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

What is your age? Since when are you having the symptoms?

The symptoms you mention could be due to some insect bite, allergic reaction, etc. From what you mention about the associated symptoms it could be mostly due to allergic reactions.

Nothing can be said with surety though. Are you allergic to any specific substances? Have you had allergic reactions in the past?

You could try some oral antihistamine or antiallergic medications like loratadine or cetrizine and see if it helps with your symptoms. Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions.

It would be best to consult a skin specialist if the lesions do not resolve.

Let us know about how you are doing and if you have any other doubts.

Regards.

[dru1101]

I am 41 y/o,female.Have always been i great shape. I had started having symptoms about 5 months ago. I have several cats...of which, I used to be alergic (allergic) to as a child.  But after rescuing them I have been fine for 3 years.
I have had face hives as an adult, when I get stressed or anxious. I dont think it is bug bites or bed mights, my partner isnt getting them, No changes in detergents, soaps or lotions.We thought maybe she brought scabies home from the hospital (trauma nurse).
My eyes itch and water essesively, swelling with red welts
I guess i will go back tothe doc
thank you,
D

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Going to the doctor is the best thing to do. There are some irritants near your body which are causing it behave in this strange fashion.

The eyes, the rashes and history of allergies, indicate that you may still have allergies.

Keep us posted  and let us know if you may need any more help.

Best regards

[dru1101]

Thank you for your advise.... I will keep you updated.
D

[cutie55]

OMG This has been going on for a couple months now.. I am very itchy all over my body besides my face and it itches really bad where i strach it till its bleeds.. I asked the doctor if it was Scabies or Bed bug bites but they said it is not... I dont know what it is my daughter dose not have it so i dont think it is catch able.. I dont know what to do with it... Please someone help..