extreme itching

[alexjg]

hello, i started to get rashes, and red scabbie bumps about 2 weeks ago. it itches very bad, when i scratch it forms a thickened dry rash accompanied by red bumps. it driving me insane because its all between my waist and knees. could this be eczema? and how  do i treat it?

[alexjg]

thanks very much for your response.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms it can be hives or scabies. Eczema presents as dry, itchy patches rather than bumps. Scabies is characterized by intense itching, usually at night and by small insect-type bites lesions on the skin. Diagnosis of scabies is made by scraping the skin and viewing the material under a microscope to see the characteristic mite or eggs.

For exact diagnosis, I suggest you to get it evaluated from a dermatologist. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.