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Weird rash.. what is it?
by dcofnorcal, Nov 24, 2007 03:03PM
I have a weird rash on a couple of parts of my body. It doesn't itch and the bumps stay the same size and color. The bumps are small and circular. Pretty much look exactly like goose bumps but closer together to each other. I tried taking a couple of pictures with my cell phone but it doesn't have a very good camera. The bumps are impossible to see from a distance but I can see them and feel them. Any advice or thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks
oh and the rash is only on sensitive skin areas. Such as my underside of my bicep. Under arm near armpit. Underside of my wrist. I think maybe my stomach, and it almost looks like its starting on my face.
The rash hasn't been spreading quickly but over the past 5 months I have noticed a major increase in surface area.
oh and the rash is only on sensitive skin areas. Such as my underside of my bicep. Under arm near armpit. Underside of my wrist. I think maybe my stomach, and it almost looks like its starting on my face.
The rash hasn't been spreading quickly but over the past 5 months I have noticed a major increase in surface area.
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It could be eczema, sweat dermatitis, allergic reactions or eczema.
You need to wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites.
Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps. You could take some oral antihistamine medications like cetrizine or loratadine. You need to maintain a good personal hygiene .
Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.
For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone or desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).
Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema
It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for your symptoms and a proper clinical examination.
Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing.
Regards.