struggling to stop the itch

[supermommy0415]

I am a 20 year old mom of an almost 3 year old and my question is this, he recently came home with a horrible rash of red, white bumps on his elbows, hands, knees, legs, and feet and hands! *his feet and hands are raw and the worse* mine as well! well i have EXTREMELY itchy skin it's so unbearable we can't sleep! i took him to a dermatologist who said it was eczama but i fear its not because we also have it and i told him that! it's not hivey looking its our skin red and very itchy and scabby from itching! i have no where else to turn and am struggling to find answers our help!!  please any advice! could this be eczema something worse? how can we stop it without the constant use of benadryl and rx cream??

[supermommy0415]

well the dermatologist doesn't think its scabies! because there's no ***** goob or nasty
my skin is really dry and tends to white powder when i itch
and my son itches so bad it raw on his hands
we've had it for months now
and i live with my mom and NO ONE else has it and i'm around 10 people or more who come in and out
i'm not sure what he comes in contact to at his real dad's house
and no i haven't changed any soaps or anything!
could it be mental! i mean i stress a lot and so does my fiance!?
and his be that too?????

[willy851]

There is no way this is eczema. eczema is not contagious and is extremely unlikely if not impossible to happen to people exactly at the same time.
All dermatologist say eczema. They are to lazy or stupid to do their job.
more then likely it's scabies, unless someone was playing in poison ivy.

[ejwilson]

If I have this right.. you, your husband and 3 yr. old all have this same rash, red, itchy and is scabbing from scratching so much.
I have a few questions before I can attempt in helping.  
Where was your son? Coming home from where?
Was he in contact with other children, dogs, cats or anyone else who is also itching?
Do you have pets in your home?
Does this rash have any pattern?
Have you changed soap, laundry detergent, used carpet fresh or any thing like that?
I'm trying to think of anything that can effect all three of you.

When I read both your post, my first thought was scabies, a tiny mite that burrows under the skin. Causing intense itching that is worse at night and scabbing because it's so itchy.
The incubation period (time from infestation until itching begins) is about 1 month, with a range of 2-6 weeks.  In patients who have been exposed to the mite before ( prior episodes of scabies), itching can begin within 48-72 hours after infestation. But if you had this before you wouldn't forget it.
Please if you can send answers to above questions I can possibly be of more help.
Take Care
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[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be eczema,contact dermatitis or hives.

Eczema is a form of chronic dermatitis (rash).Allergic reaction is one of the important causes of eczema. Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites.He can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin.He can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritinfor the itching.

For mild-moderate symptoms a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone as dermacort), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).

Symptoms can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Use good quality moisturizers to prevent moisture loss from the skin.

If still the symptoms do not improve then pls get a clinical examination done by a dermatologist.Fungal infections have to be ruled out then.

Hope it helps. Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.Kind regards.