Skin Problem (rash of a sort) That is Circular and Grows From a Point Outwards (more info inside)

[Peeweeman]

The rashes seem to appear randomly. They first appeared on my hands, to my feet, to my arm and then back to my feet again. They vary in sizes a lot and they get bigger when I scratch them. The ones that were on my hand faded away but you can still see the distinct small red bump.

The rashes vary in sizes. They get extremely big when I scratch and when I ignore the pain it goes a little smaller. But appears to be a "taller" bump in means of sticking out. I might just be imagining that part. It is easy to conclude that the rash grows from a single point outwards to a circle. Grows outwards to a circle when you scratch. And then retreats inward to that single point when you ignore it. But ignoring it isn't making the problem going away. The pain is a REALLY itchy sensation. Also feels like it burns and a stinging sensation that is just driving me NUTS.

I've had the rashes in a period of weeks. I tried being as explicit as I can, hope that helps you help me. :-)

Thanks in advance.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

The itchiness may suggest a dermatitis or a fungal infection. A nummular eczema or dermatitis may be a differential here. Based on your post, the rash appears to be round or circular. The term nummular means coinlike." The disorder is recurrent and chronic, and may appear at any age, although it is most common in people in their 60's. Nummular dermatitis does not appear to be a genetic condition, is not related to food allergies, and is not contagious. The coin-shaped patches can affect any part of the body, but the legs and buttocks are the most common areas. Flare-ups are associated with dry skin, so the winter season is a particularly bad time for those with this condition."

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nummular_dermatitis

Have you had this assessed before? I suggest that you have this initially assessed by your physician so that you may be prescribed appropriate medications.

Inform your parents or guardian about this so they may be able to help set an appointment with your physician.

[Peeweeman]

Uhh need help please!

[Peeweeman]

Any help?

[Peeweeman]

Thanks for posting Vanessa. I don't have have any history of insect or tick bite. Triggers that would seem to aggravate the condition is scratching it. I have no idea of the cause of the condition and that is one of my big dilemmas.

And I have no known allergies in all of my life, I'm 15 years old.

Hope that somewhat helped. :-)

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi.

At this point , the differentials will be a vascular or inflammatory reaction. A nummular eczema or dermatitis, a fungal infection , urticaria, erythema multiforme, annular or gyrate erythemas and erythema chronica migrans are to be considered.

Have you any history of insect or tick bites?

You have mentioned that these occur in a period of weeks? Would you be able to point out possible triggers that seem to aggravate or cause the condition?

Do you have any known allergies?