whats wrong with me?....plz help?

Question

I need help, ok here it goes I have had a rash for two months now on my thighs, butt and under my arms they itch alot....it doesnt hurt, burn or anything like that. Im worried, the thing is I dont have money to go to the doctor. What should I do....plz if you have any info..to help plz give to me...thank you-Liz

Answer 1

sounds like heat rash
Heat rash (prickly heat) is a red or pink rash usually found on body areas covered by clothing. It can develop when the sweat ducts become blocked and swell and often leads to discomfort and itching. Heat rash is most common in babies, but may affect adults in hot, humid climates.
the following was writen for infants, but it will still work:

Heat rash looks like dots or tiny pimples. In young children, heat rash can appear on the head, neck, and shoulders. The rash areas can get irritated by clothing or scratching, and, rarely, a secondary skin infection may develop.

Heat rash can usually be identified by its appearance and does not usually require medical attention. However, if doesn't go away after 3 or 4 days, or if it appears to be getting worse, or if your child develops a fever, contact your health professional right away.

When you or your child has a rash, it is important to watch for signs of infection, including:

Increased pain, swelling, redness, or warmth around the affected area.
Red streaks extending from the affected area.
Drainage of pus from the area.
Swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpit, or groin.
Fever of 100 °F(37.8 °C) or higher, or chills with no other known cause.
If any of these symptoms develop, contact your health professional immediately.

Most prickly heat rashes heal on their own. The following steps can help relieve symptoms.

Start by cooling your baby down. Remove or loosen clothing and move him or her to a cool, shady spot.
Cool the affected areas directly, using cold wet washcloths or a cool bath.
Let the skin air-dry instead of using towels.
If your baby's skin is irritable to touch, calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream may be used with your health professional's approval.
Avoid ointments or other lotions because they can irritate the skin.
The following tips can help prevent future episodes of the rash:

Dress your child in as few clothes as possible during hot weather.
Keep the skin cool and dry.
Keep the sleeping area cool.
After the rash is gone, gradually expose your child to warmer temperatures so that his or her skin can acclimate.

Answer 2

I have had a similar problem.. use an antibacterial soap then use some fragrance free moisturizer and some cornstarch baby powder.. its most likely just from the heat and may take a bit to get rid of.. just keep something loose on when your at home.. no underwear or anything to bother the areas and let them breath.. its almost like a diaper rash.. treat it the same

By the way Jeanette.. just so you know... you have to pay for the Doctor too.. is called taxes... then you have to pay for health insurance as well.. your health care is not free you just pay for it with every stick of gum..every pair of jeans or anything else you buy that have taxes on it.. so don't knock Americans who are at least smart enough to have a health care plan that they don't pay for with every purchase they make!

Answer 3

Sounds to me that you have a heat rash. All the places you described can easily be irritated especially in hot weather. Try using Hydrocortizone Cream. Don't use it excessively....only temporarily because it has steroids in it and can damage your skin with prolong usage. My daughter has Eczema and is also prone to heat rashes. Use it in the morning and at night and you should see improvement after the first few days. If not...you can go to a city hospital and apply for medicaid for care. They will treat you and medicaid will pay for it. They will cover 3 months prior to your visit so get treatment now and they will pay for it once you are approved.

Good Luck

Answer 4

First, try cool showers with anti allergenic soap, or soapless soap to prevent further drying or reaction. Avoid deodorant because of underarm rash. Avoid nylon or synthetic garments and undergarments and stick to cottons which breath.

Definitely try calamine lotion: it is gentle enuf for newborn babies, and you apply it gently with a cotton on the rash, and you can do that several times a day. don't itch them, and wash your hands after you apply the lotion. Of course, the best is a dermatologist, but it could be just a reaction to heat or an allergy.

Answer 5

This could be coming from the detergent you are using. Do you use bleach in your laundry? If you do, stop. Try to buy Arm & Hammer detergent for Sensitive Skin.
You should take an anti-histamine like Benydrl and get some hydro-cortisone cream for the itch. You can buy both things in the supermarket.

Answer 6

Start by washing the area well with soap and water then pat drying. Next, use corn starch as a powder three times a day. This will absorb any sweat. Wash between applications. It could be heat rash and this will cure it.

Answer 7

I have a friend that gets a rash every change of season. Her rash is nothing serious,but it is annoying. the only treatment she has to do is apply a cream on it, after a few days it is gone! Defiantly go to a dermatologist-- if you do not have the money for that, go to your local pharmacist (they basically have had the same training that doctors do. my pharmacist knows everything)

Good luck!

Answer 8

Just scrub yourself with Nutrogena or some Body Wash
maybe even try a little Neosporin because if you are totally bacteria free and clean- no rash can exist
I truly believe that

Answer 9

well, I was going to say maybe it's a shaving cram.. but i dont think u shave ur thighs. could be taht ur alergic to some sort of soap. perfumed soap? i know i am. thats what happens when u live in America (no offence to americans) u have to PAY to go to the doctor. Move to Canada.

Jeanette:-)

Answer 10

if it is due to a yeast fungus infection (Candida albicans) then get p;ain unsweetened yogurt and put it on some test patches. If that takes the itch away, then you will have to invest in some anti fungal powder or cream or both.

If it works, you may want to get basic information about Candida yeast infestations. Check out www.hufa.org and click on the yeast link.