small pink patches over the top of his torso/shoulder - not covered his skin totally but patches here and there. It looks similar to psoriasis but don't think that's what it is...he's been fairly stressed recently. Should we be worried?
2007-03-05 02:44:00 · 16 answers · asked by Mrs Stevo 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
P.s: they're not itchy or sore!
2007-03-05 02:50:31 · update #1
Helpful answers would be appreciated rather than mindless 'go to the doctors'.
Thank you.
2007-03-05 02:54:57 · update #2
Is he taking some new medication or a lot of a particular medication? He may be having some type of allergic reaction to something new or something excessive. Even a new laundry soap or fabric softener?
Skin problems are always hard to decipher. I would stay away from creams and lotions that might irritate his skin even more.
Unless it gets much worse or he starts to have difficulty breathing he'll probably be ok but you might want to make a doctors' appointment for a few days away. If it clears up you can always cancel.
2007-03-05 03:04:49 · answer #1 · answered by Suean 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like stress related psoriasis. It doesn't alsways look the same every time.
It goes away after about 6 weeks but it can help to keep the skin moiserised with aqueas cream.
2007-03-05 10:59:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have recently noticed that i have a similar thing but mine are like white patches i used to use the sunbed alot a few months ago and thought maybe that was the cause they are not there all the time just if i get hot then they start to itch,i was just going to keep and eye on it and if its still there in a few week go see my gp,if you find out what it is let me know!
2007-03-05 10:48:27 · answer #3 · answered by lainaloo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might just be a reaction from detergent. Worry will add to stress. Have a chat with GP
2007-03-05 10:47:59 · answer #4 · answered by hantonbob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he have inflammation of the throat? Are the pink patches any where else on his body?
2007-03-05 13:04:30 · answer #5 · answered by William L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should have him see a doctor because without looking at it no one can tell what it is
it could be a number of things
but sounds like his skin may be peeling or something
put Aveeno on it
2007-03-05 10:58:35 · answer #6 · answered by Greeneyed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is just dry skin try to get him to use lotion. try aveeno oatmeal lotion. it is not scented and doesn't feel greasy. also he should see his doctor to make sure that the condition is not more serious.
2007-03-05 10:48:20 · answer #7 · answered by mo b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a doctor ASAP.
2007-03-05 10:47:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is sore and itchy it might be shingles... they turn very painful... maybe she should get them seen by a Dr
2007-03-05 10:47:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to his GP
2007-03-05 10:46:49 · answer #10 · answered by Fuentes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋