6 weeks ago I started itching over all my extremities. Nothing was there until I scratched so much tiny hives would pop up and sometimes bleed from scratching. I thought it was anxiety because the next morning the hives were scabbed but looked less irritated. After a shower was another story, I'd go nuts! My arms were (and still are) the worst part of my body, but in addition, my lower back, buttocks, posterior thighs, and under my knees itched uncontrollably. My thighs are very dry and flaky and have only 4 lesions or pox or whatever between the two and itch just as much as my arms. At first it seemed worse at bedtime, but after 3 treatments with Permethrin cream for scabies I'm not so sure. Neither is the dermatologist who has no idea what's wrong with me. It's never seemed to heal. The sores are so irritated from scratching they have pitted centers. They're also scarring. No fever. Lesions don't form yellow crusts or pus, but are red and irritated. They're not in the webs of my fingers or toes, under my breasts or armpits. After a hot shower the itching is worse and the lesions burn.
What I've tried: 3 Txs Permethrin 5% cream 1 week apart. Washed all clothes in hot water. Boyfriend did tx too. Also, boyfriend is without any S/S since day of onset.
Dry skin lotions, Benadryl, Atarax, Sarna anti-itch lotion, Tide laundry soap, Gain laundry soap, 2 different shower soaps, prayer
** Prednisone Z-Pack helped asap until I had no more. I thought the rash was over and went tanning to help heal the scars and am back to square one.
My Meds: Adderall 1-2x/day (ADD), Motrin 800mg 2-3x/day (back, headaches), Lortab 5/500 2-3x/day as needed (back), NuvaRing (birth control)