skin problems, PLEASE HELP

tired of not finding any answers! I have sores and tiny red bumps on my back, my arms, and my chest. they itch and i have scratched them raw on my back. even the ones i dont mess with seem to scab over and it seems to be getting worse as time goes on. no one in my family has any symptoms like me, but i feel like this is taking over my body! I cant find a decent doctor around where i live and need some help finding out what it is that is wrong with me and some way i can possibly help the doctors figure it out.. any sudgestions would be much appreciated

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be contact dermatitis, hives, sweat dermatitis or heat rash. Avoid using any lotions and creams for the meantime. Use a mild cleanser with moisturizing properties like Cetaphil. Also use cotton clothes and change the clothes twice if there is any increased sweating. Try keeping the skin free of sweat as far as possible. If the symptoms still persist then you can apply mild steroid like dermacort. For the itching antihistaminics like Benadryl or Claritin can be taken.

If the symptoms are severe then please get it confirmed from a dermatologist.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.