rash for over month been to er twice and doc one

[tink76xoxo]

i got what i through was a heat rash on the backs of my legs. the rash has since spead to the front of my legs, back, stomach, and arms. the rash itches like no tomorrow. i have gone to the er twice and my doc once. they are sending me to a dermatolog but by then i will have had the rash for three months. i have taken three types of pills for it as well as used cream nothing helps. the rash is getting worse and i just want the itching to quit. i started having unexplend pain all over as well as brusing very easily about a month before could these things be related? any idea what this might be.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Iron deficiency anemia, thyroid disease and connective tissue disorders can cause dry, itchy skin and joint pains and easy bruisiability. Other than that it can be due to contact dermatitis, allergic reaction, lupus or scabies (less likely).

Get your blood investigations done and apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. Also take some antihistaminic like Benadryl and apply a mild steroid cream on the itchy bumps.

If the symptoms persist then get an evaluation done 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.

[maatson]

Impotrant to rule out connective tissue disorders especially bearing in mind the bruising and pains. Could well be a drug rash.