Non-Stop itching

[JayCnFlii]

Just for background information, I've had eczema since I was little. And in the past the itching was very bad but would go away within 1-3 days. Now for the past 3 weeks, my body (mainly my abdominal area) has started itching non-stop. There aren't really any markings of scratching, only a little redness. There are spots where it started bleeding on my arms due to the scratching that still hasn't gone away. Usually it would go away within 1-3 days as well. There was also one point where the side of my arms had tiny red bumps on them. It's been 3 weeks and I haven't gotten much sleep at all. Please help!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be heat rash, eczema, sweat dermatitis, hives or 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).

I suggest you to get it evaluated from a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis.

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 dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[JayCnFlii]

I also forgot to mention that sweating and taking a shower only makes it a lot worse!