I got these rashes or red bumps and its red, keeps repeating over and over. There's like one moment I wouldnt get them, and the next moment I get these bumps from my legs, my arms, back, chest etc., so I dont know what kind of "infection, disease, virus" I have. Its not insect bites, I dont think I have allergies, and if I dont scratch it usually spreads anyways. But touching it will transfer to where it'll infect the skin areas.
2006-10-17 16:37:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
It appears out of no where, if I scratch on it it becomes big, if I dont do anything it turns small red and it infects the other area of my skin right now it just effected my hands, arms, and my feet. Got this ever since on Sunday. Doctor is where too far, so i'll be going this Saturday.
2006-10-17 17:36:50 · update #1
Ever heard of a condition - Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita (EBA). If it is not Scabies for you, then please visit your doctor and let her/him examine you for this particular condition.
2006-10-23 06:41:59 · answer #1 · answered by doctor2 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you could have shingles(herpes zoster) which would be a far stretch but I assure you that you do not have "impetigo" if they are just red bumps. You will have to go see a dermatologist who could tell you right away what it is. go to http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/sections.jsp , this is the merck medical book and has chapters pertaining to different areas of the body and illnesses. The good thing is that its not pdf and its an easy site to navigate. buy some aveeno colloidal oatmeal which gets used in a warm bath.....my 4 year old son has had eczema since he was 1 month old and this really helps along with aveeno colloidal oatmeal cream with an anti itch releiver. You may at least find relief with these but they dont make rashes disapear. One more thing if you want to try taking Benadryl while you are having a flare up, you will see if it is an allergy, hives etc. because it will clear up. If it clears up from these things I have said than keep using an aveeno lotion with colloidal oatmeal daily and start using claritin syrup which is non drowsy 1 time a day to prevent flare ups. These things can be found easily at a drugstore and walmart.
2006-10-18 00:33:17 · answer #2 · answered by precious z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing you should do is take a shower, then rub all of them with peroxide to try to kill off as much of the infection as possible. Then rub alcohol all over the bites to keep it from spreading.
Also, go and wash all of the sheets on your bed, and try to dust off your pillows and comforter if you use one, what is causing this could be in your bed as well. It sounds to me like an infection, perhaps you are allergic to something too. Just try to think if you ate or went somewhere you normally dont go, or if you used a different deodorant or something. It could be something so minor, or major.
My friend is allergic to his own dandruff so he has to wear hankies over his hair or else he will break out really badly. You should also go get this checked if it continues after 3 days. Good luck.
2006-10-17 23:42:33 · answer #3 · answered by Zillah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well eczema acts like this or perhaps they are hives. if they are raised then i would say hives. Eczema is scratchy but still spread anyhow...you could have some kind of infection too and the rash is a signal of your body to tell you. At any rate, if this is drawing concern for you, it wouldn't hurt to visit a physician just to be on the safe side and get some answer for yourself.Good Luck
2006-10-17 23:44:17 · answer #4 · answered by amandaped25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you might have infintago, its a skin infection that spreads when touched/scratched,or picked at. I would definetly take a baking soda bath, use calamine lotion, and see your doc asap. It could be allergies that caused it, or yes stress, or even caused by a virus. It does need to be treated though so it don't spread any further, and to kill the germ. Its a possibility that it could be shingles.. Seek med atten. take care. :)
2006-10-17 23:54:02 · answer #5 · answered by Hi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it spreads it sounds like a staff infection that is easily cured by antibiotics. If they apear and reapear sounds like hives and an allergic reaction. try benadryl. if that doesn't help it is probably staff. staff is VERY contagious and gets under your nails. when you touch it you need to wash your hands otherwise it will spread
2006-10-18 03:13:42 · answer #6 · answered by chill'n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like poison ivy or something similar. Oatmeal baths pat dry and follow up with calomine lotion and benadryl. If it hurts deffinitely see a doc.
2006-10-17 23:40:22 · answer #7 · answered by jykle2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are they small bumps? if you have a hot tub, it could be a water rash.
2006-10-17 23:48:18 · answer #8 · answered by annalise 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hives??? Have you been stressed or nervous lately?
2006-10-17 23:42:39 · answer #9 · answered by misty g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like it could be psoriasis see md
2006-10-17 23:42:30 · answer #10 · answered by shorty124 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋