I slept on a blanket at a house we rented last weekend. The blanket was provided by the house. I woke up on Sunday morning and have two rashes on my side. They actually look like cuts that are almost healed. But they are two rashes, each about three inches long by 1/16 of an inch wide. They are itchy does anyone know what they are. Also, how I can get them to go away and stop itching? Please help and thank you in advance.
2006-06-14 12:20:51 · 8 answers · asked by eric k 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Go see the doctor. It could be poison ivy or oak, or it could be shingles which are caused by the chicken pox virus that stays in your body. If you are under stress, the virus can resurface as shingles.
2006-06-14 12:25:07 · answer #1 · answered by artfairy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it just itches and it hasn't grown I'd suggest you cover the rash with a band-aid to prevent yourself from scratching it open and bear with the itch. Go to the doctor when it doesn't go away in a few days or when the rash starts to look worse or grow.
2006-06-14 12:28:52 · answer #2 · answered by Remco 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same rashes, went to the doctor, paid a fortune for the visit, to be told I had touched something. Buy anti itch cream and it will go away. Take a shower and change your clothes.
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2006-06-14 12:38:57 · answer #3 · answered by Lapis Lazuli 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not too sure if you gave enough information. Did you do anything else on Saturday or Saturday night ? Did you go for a walk in a wooded area ? Were there pets/animals in the house ? Did you sleep on the floor and roll around, bump into furniture ?
2006-06-14 12:25:13 · answer #4 · answered by yodeladyhoo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could get cortaid or calimine lotion to stop the itching. if it does itch, and you said they almost look like cuts it means the wounds are healing. you might want to go to a doctor for more information. it could be hives, ask the household what the blanket was made of. feel better!
2006-06-14 12:23:28 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm...have you looked into Shingles? Basically, the adult version of the chickenpox, and it's usually on one of side of the body, in line-like shapes. It can be contracted through touch... Just a guess based on the info you provided...
2006-06-14 12:24:52 · answer #6 · answered by Joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Benadryl cream for the itch..
2006-06-14 12:26:52 · answer #7 · answered by Porter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might want to see a doctor.
2006-06-14 12:23:33 · answer #8 · answered by sassymaccat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋