rash which doesn't fade under a tumbler?

[catrionanic]

Hello.

I got out of the bath about 30 minutes ago and noticed a red, flat rash below my neck. It isn't very big, and consists of about 10 or so little dark-red oval dots, each one about the size of a pencil mark. I put a tumbler on it and it doesn't fade, but I have absolutely no other symptoms and feel fine. Of course the tumbler test sends alarm bells off ringing, "Meningitis! Meningitis!", but I'd feel like a bit of a hypochondriac running to the doctor about it... So what should I do?

I'm 21, female and generally well. No medical health problems and not on any medication.

Thank you.

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
How are you? Are there other symptoms present? The rash could be due to an irritation, insect bite, infection, allergic reaction or skin conditions such as dermatitis. If it appeared only this morning, this could be due to possible irritation especially if you have changed soap or body wash. Other symptoms associated with meningitis include fever, stiff neck, vomiting, headache, decreases level of consciousness, confusion and even seizures. If it persists and some of the symptoms mentioned are present, have this checked by your doctor for proper evaluation. Direct clinical examination is important. Take care and regards.  

[sephy18]

you sound like you have the same thing as my brother

hes only 10 and woke up this morning with  small rash on his arm just the same as yours i ran a glass tumbler over his arm and it firmly stayed the only other symptom of meningitis he has is a stiff neck but seems fine hes going to the doctor in the morning but still  would like to think
there are other possibilities to this

if you found out what was wrong with you could you possible send me an email telling me

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thank you x