I have a rash that my Dr. says is Skin Asthma, how can I get rid of it?

Question

And no it's not Eczema. Dr. says Skin Asthma. And mine doesn't itch. Just red patch on my right hand and left inside elbow and a few small patches on my upper arms.

mlgable, actually I went to my mom when she had an appointment and just asked the Dr. What he thought it might be I wasn't paying for anything and so didn't ask furthur or it may of costed me a visit.

Answer 1

Did you see a dermatologist?? Skin Asthma?? NEVER heard of it.

You should ask your doctor for treatments. He/she apparently knows what it is, so he/she should be able to provide you with effective treatments or at least ways to conceal it.

Answer 2

Hi there ,
Im suprised your doctor didnt do a little more then just tell you what your condition is called.. doesnt sound very profesional to me.
People with skin asthma have very dry skin. During attacks, the dry skin becomes even thicker and drier, sometimes even visibly cracked. These little cracks in the skin are avenues for entry of germs that infect the skin causing more problems. Aside from the dryness, skin asthmatics also have very itchy skin. So they tend to scratch a lot. The scratching causes the darkening and thickening of the skin, especially in areas behind the knee and in the crease of the arm. Scratching can also cause more cracks and breaks in the skin, again providing an entry point for bacteria and fungi at this point a dermatologist is consulted who usually gives the patient antibiotics, anti-itch medications, and various creams and lotions to apply. But as I said, the attacks come and go. So the important thing to do is to prevent or at least minimize these attacks. so id follow these guide lines
1.Moisturize (The best moisturizer is petroleum jelly) im serious..lol it really is in skin asthma.also:(Aquaphor,Cetaphil cream)

2.Use "mild" products (The trick is to use "baby" products)

3."hypoallergenic diet" (certain foods can trigger the attacks, but not in all cases.(chicken, eggs, peanuts and chocolate are the main foods that can trigger attacks)

Answer 3

Let me get this straight......The doc gave you a diagnosis for your rash but didn't tell you what to do about it and you left the office without so much as aksing him what to do for it??????? Shame on the doc for not telling you how to treat this and on your for not asking him how to treat this before you left the office. Call the doc in the morning and have his nurse ask him what you should do to treat this.

Answer 4

atopic dermatitis is the more proper name for it.

see a dermatologist