Persistent non-itchy rash on midriff for two weeks

[duckduckgo]

​Hi all,

I've been experiencing a blotchy red rash on my midriff area and lower back for about two weeks with no change. There is no itching and I don't even notice that it's there unless I think about it/look at it. My doctor prescribed topical betamethasone cream one week ago and I also applied Benadryl (diphenhydramine, anti-histamine) cream but there hasn't been any improvement. Recent bloodwork before the issue started was normal in all parameters measured and I feel like my normal self in terms of energy levels, appetite, no fever or other signs of infection. First noticed the rash after lifting moving boxes in hot weather and suspected a heat rash. Now realizing that the onset coincided with a large increase in workload and stress at work and wondering if it's all just a reaction to high stress levels. In the past, stress has usually manifested for me as acid reflux, but no GI issues this time. Has anyone ever seen stress cause a rash like this?

[purple1234567]

I would assume you are onto something thinking stress- it could also be a combo of the stress and the heat.  It's a good sign that it's not itching and since you have had all the tests run- I wouldn't think it's anything to really worry about.  Try to take a few things off your plate (if you can) to decrease your stress and see if that helps.