Skin Rash that has been worsening over 4 months with treatment?

Question

My Uncle developed a rash on his torso and groin around Haloween of last year. After 5 doctors saw him in his insurance network they have refered him to an outside specialist, he has seen just about everyone but a Medicine Man. It is not any medication he is on, he has had his home fumigated and replaced everything in his bedroom ( the itching becomes unbearable at night), he didnt have a partner in the last year.

Told it was shingles but the RX only lessened the severity before it came back much worse, steroid cream has not helped, we tried numerous natural remedies found on the web.

I am conerned because the rash is contained under his clothing, by looking at him fully dressed the last 6 months have taken a huge toll on his physical appearance and he is retreating into isolation for fear it could be spread to others. Lost alot of weight.
The itching he says feel like a bug moving?

Answer 1

Has he been tested for lupus? It is less common in men, but I have it and I have terrible rashes. ( hive like ones )

Another idea is that he is allergic to something, so allergy testing would be a good idea.

I am very sorry for your uncle. I nearly went mad with hives that lasted for three months. I seriously wanted to die, I itched so bad and constantly.

He also needs to have a skin biopsy of the area if he hasn't had one already, by a dermatologist. Tell him to hang in there, and if it is lupus....plaquenil is the medication that helped me. It takes a month or two to get into your system....but, it will finally help.

Answer 2

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Skin Rash that has been worsening over 4 months with treatment?
My Uncle developed a rash on his torso and groin around Haloween of last year. After 5 doctors saw him in his insurance network they have refered him to an outside specialist, he has seen just about everyone but a Medicine Man. It is not any medication he is on, he has had his home fumigated and...

Answer 3

It is probably scratches. Try soaking the scab in warm water until it gets soft and will easily peel off. Don't pull the scab off until it comes of easily or else it will bleed and make the scratches worse. Once the scab comes off put Nolavason ointment on it. Repeat this every day until the scratches are gone. If this doesn't make the bumb go away call a vet because it could be an extreme case. Also make sure your mare is not kept in a muddy pasture because that will cause scratches.