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Rash

Katcat1 — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:40:08 GMT

I am so sick of this rash. I believe I was allergic to a new dusting powder I purchased from the Vermont Country Store. Because where the rash is appearing is where I applied the powder. However, not everywhere. I used zinc oxide on it, took Benadryl, anti-itch cream because sometimes it itches and not everywhere. It is completely strange. However it is going on 3 weeks having this. I wonder because I inject a drug to suppress my immune system is stopping me from healing faster. I sent my dr. an email so I will probably hear something back on Mon or Tues. asking her if she needs to see me or would she directly send me to a Dermatologist? I am so sick of the itching and having to apply the zinc oxide. Oh, I also medicated baby powder with zinc oxide. Have you ever had a rash that sounds like this that is difficult to treat?

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Kachina624 — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:51:48 GMT

My dad had a mysterious rash shortly before he died at age 92. His dermatologist couldn't identify it and couldn't pinpoint it's source, even had him try a gluten-free diet. Rashes can be very mysterious and not always are the result of an allergy to what you think they are. Could your zinc oxide be irritating your condition?

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embgm — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:54:33 GMT

If the rash has lasted more than 21 days I think it's not related to the dusting powder. My son's all have allergies and unless re-exposed the rash should not continue to emerge after 21 days especially if using bsnadryl. I would go see your doctor. My kids pediatrician had a very thick book called The Book of Rashes. Can't tell you how many times we saw that book!

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TX-starlight — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:59:10 GMT

I recommend a dermatologist. At age 55, or so, my skin became highly allergic to all sorts of things. Especially anything scented. I have stopped using anything scented, dryer sheets, soap, you name it. When I get any sort of insect bite, it almost always turns into a severe rash. I see my dermatologist regularly,lol..

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janeec — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 01:40:55 GMT

One thing that increases itching usually is heat. Do not scratch! Cool off the area with a cool breeze ( from a fan). If it a rash that doesn't seem to spread, apply a cool compress. Avoid rubbing alcohol as it could cause more inflammation.

Good luck at the doc. Hope it goes away quickly.

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Desertdi — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 02:21:31 GMT

Have you ruled out shingles?

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KathyM23 — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 03:03:53 GMT

Go see the dermatologist - doesn't sound like an allergic rash if it has lasted 3 weeks and you are not using the offending product. I have rashs frequently and always go directly to the Dermatologist. I have a good primary care doctor, but the first time I developed one of these rashes, she misdiagnosed it twice, gave me a RX for a creme that was $60 after insurance.

Finally went to the dermalologist and by that time I needed prednisone to clear it up. I get rashes frequently and always go to the Dermatologist. Different RX's for different issues, but none of them were $60, more like $20 after insurance.

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Coquille — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 04:08:53 GMT

@Katcat1 I get a rash below my breast every so often from the heat. It would itch like crazy. I'd try not to scratch but.... the it would hurt from scratching. I used powder on it figuring it would dry it up. No such luck. My Dermatologist called a rx for cortisone cream, I only use it when absolutely necessary. I also use Aveeno sometimes when it's not to bad, which also works for my excema.

Now I have 1 bug bite for two weeks and it itches like crazy. I tried making a baking soda paste, Aveeno, aloe cream, epson salts, benadryl cream and cortisone cream. So far nothing. It's not swollen and I haven't been near any weeds or anything unusual. Just one of those things. If it doesn't go away in another week, I'll call the doctor but I feel so foolish just for this little thing. My immune system is always compromised and I have no spleen so that could be why it is taking so long. What a pain.

Feel better and take care.

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twinkies — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 12:46:51 GMT

Try caldescene powder under your breast.

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twinkies — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 12:50:42 GMT

You may indeed have a reaction to the new dusting powder you used. However if you are on an injectable drug you may be having a delayed reaction to the drug . Also some drugs that are injected like Enbrel [biologics ]cause a drug induced lupus rash. The medication causes it . Call your doctor.It could be anything .

cathy from ma

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Abrowneyegirl — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 13:01:59 GMT

@Katcat1

I am putting money on cause being related to the immune suppressing drug.

my Aunt and MIL both take such drugs and they both are now "allergic" to everything. They both complian of rashes. My MIL now has a rash down both of her arms!!

I will be going to the Dr with my aunt on her next appt. We are concerned that the drug is causing more problems than it is solving.

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Katcat1 — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 18:36:50 GMT

@Abrowneyegirl I had problems with the first drug I was taking to suppress my immune system and kept getting infections. I changed the medication and I have been fine as far as not getting infections.

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software — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 00:03:18 GMT

You are a better woman than me.

I couldn't stand a rash that long.

Hope you hear from your doctor soon

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chrystaltree — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 20:56:45 GMT

Seriously? Three weeks of itching so badly that you are self medicating? If it's been 3 weeks, I would have already seen the doctor two weeks ago.

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dianajo_67 — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 21:06:02 GMT

Look up Grover’s disease. Looks like a heat rash, comes on suddenly and can last up to 6 months. It’s called a disease but it’s considered an acute condition. Folks who have are prone to recurrence however and the rash can move.

I met with a top dermatologist (takes care of Congressman and senior military officers). He recognized it right away. Said his experience tells him stress is a factor.

it drove me crazy....heat/sweat seemed to aggravate. Regular docs thought I developed a food allerg.

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BalletBabe — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 02:42:20 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
I am so sick of this rash. I believe I was allergic to a new dusting powder I purchased from the Vermont Country Store. Because where the rash is appearing is where I applied the powder. However, not everywhere. I used zinc oxide on it, took Benadryl, anti-itch cream because sometimes it itches and not everywhere. It is completely strange. However it is going on 3 weeks having this. I wonder because I inject a drug to suppress my immune system is stopping me from healing faster. I sent my dr. an email so I will probably hear something back on Mon or Tues. asking her if she needs to see me or would she directly send me to a Dermatologist? I am so sick of the itching and having to apply the zinc oxide. Oh, I also medicated baby powder with zinc oxide. Have you ever had a rash that sounds like this that is difficult to treat?

@Katcat1 I had a rash for over three years. I am not sure how long I had it before I discovered it, because it was on my back.

I did not have any itch so that part was good. Saw a Dermatologist, They did a biopsy and blood work and nothing showed. They started me on Steroids (which was awful) but it took the rash away.

It came back and again and so another round of steroids. Then a third time and the last time I saw her, she said you are most likely having this from stress. (my hubby was very sick at the time) It took 3 years to get rid of it completely. My Dr. had me use a cream with the steroid called Sarna. You can buy Sarna anywhere. It is really good for itch. Long story---It went away after my hubby passed away.

She was baffled that it never itched. Rashes are hard to diagnose sometimes. Have you used any new soap, new laundry detergent, new clothing, and any new meds. If you have tried all that see a Dermatologist. Don't mess with GP's. Mine did burn at times which the Sarna helped with that. Mine also looked like blisters. In a year it covered my whole body except my face, and hands and feet. Good Luck! Hope you get some answers.

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Katcat1 — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 02:54:12 GMT

@BalletBabe Some of it has healed some but I still have it pretty bad on the underarms. I am waiting for the referral to go through so I can see a dermatologist. I am going to call her office tomorrow to see if I can schedule an appt. Thanks for sharing your story.

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BalletBabe — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 02:56:17 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
@BalletBabe Some of it has healed some but I still have it pretty bad on the underarms. I am waiting for the referral to go through so I can see a dermatologist. I am going to call her office tomorrow to see if I can schedule an appt. Thanks for sharing your story.

@Katcat1 That is why I will never have a HMO. I hope you can get rid of it. If mine would have itched, I would have lost my mind.

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Catiele — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 02:57:13 GMT

I have a rash on my shoulders and neck. I uses Westmore’s cream to cover freckles and spots for a wedding. It was awful and it had sparkles. I am using medicated powder. Bought it from The Q. Should send it back but through away the box.

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BalletBabe — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 02:59:49 GMT

@Catiele wrote:
I have a rash on my shoulders and neck. I uses Westmore’s cream to cover freckles and spots for a wedding. It was awful and it had sparkles. I am using medicated powder. Bought it from The Q. Should send it back but through away the box.

@Catiele I Use Gold Bond Medicated powder and Walmart has a generic, works great. If it itches try the Sarna. It works great. Walmart has that also.