Itchy, acne like bumps, leave dark marks. Constant itch.

[nobody2010]

I have no insurance, i've been searching online for a long time what i have.

its infectious.
it looks like acne. has no head.
it itches like hell. constantly itches.
its on my jaw bone, neck, chest, back and arms.
it gets rashy after the bump dries up.
it leaves dark marks on my skin, and even scratch marks from where I've been scratching.  
its a constant itch, even in my sleep.
I keep it clean, and tried almost everything.
i believe it caught it from someone.

Please somebody help me.

[sandyl37]

hello,I have a beautiful little girl and she just turned 4.This conditions been happening since she was a baby. First it started out like eczema (little red patches and icthy, as she got older they now are little red icthy bumps she gets them on her lower back,arms,legs, and her jaw area. After they go away they leave  a dark round circle. Yes she has ASTHMA,ALLERGIES,AND ECZEMA. Ever since I been using AVEENO LOTIONand EUCERIN LOTION, ITS BEEN A LITTLE UNDER CONTROL .I have one advice for you ,dont use any frangrace lotions or soaps .Please feel free to respond        

[nobody2010]

Thank you. I am thinking its a fungal infection of some sort, because I caught it at someone's house sleeping over. I know that's how I caught it. This is horrible. I have an appointment in a few months, but in the meantime I will use something to get rid of these spots.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms, a few possibilities for your symptoms are contact dermatitis, sweat dermatitis, heat rash, pityriasis rosea, eczema or some fungal infection. 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 or persist then please 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.