Skin Rash

[falling_star]

Hi
A couple of years ago i started treating my allergies for pollen, by injections. Vaccination
Ever since i have been getting more and more rashes developing on my chest and back, my doctor told me its not acne. But it itches very much and since i scratch scares appear eventually. it also sometimes bleed.
It is more or less little bums that are about the size of a BCG Vaccination, acting like zits.
my doctors gave me different crams and lotions for dry skin, rashes and zits even a cream to stop me from itching, but non of them work. i have been using them for a year.
it has come to a state that im actually embarrassed to go swimming or wearing tanks cos it has pretty much taken over my chest and back.
please help me

Hannah

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

If this is an allergy, then it is a chronic condition and thus, may persist for a long time. It is best to determine the triggers so you may avoid these. However, for other causes such as a fungal infection then a topical antifungal medication with a corticosteroid may help. The corticosteroid may help resolve the swelling and itchiness.

Discuss this with your physician. In the mean time, maintain good hygiene and use only mild and bland soaps.

[falling_star]

Thank you very much!
Does it eventually go away... or if not can you treat it..?

Well i will take a skin allergy test.
thank you for your response!

-x-
Hannah

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

The presence of itchiness, discoloration (the rash appears to be of dark color in the image) may suggest a chronic form of dermatitis. This may be allergic or contact dermatitis.Dermatitis is an inflammatory condition that may persist for a long time.For some cases, the triggering factors are unknown.Stress, food intake,genetic and autoimmune factors have been implicated.

In your case, you may need to have a skin allergy test just to determine any known triggers.Also, an overlying fungal or bacterial infection may be present making this condition more difficult to resolve.

A microscopic evaluation of the skin scraping may be able to help delineate a fungal infection. If the diagnosis remains elusive ,you may discuss with your physician if a skin biopsy may be indicated.