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I have a rash that started about 3-4 day ago. It started on my butt and spread all over it. Today it is now on my back and my elbows/arms. It look like little red dots that itch really bad. It moves really fast. It itches worse at night. It burns and almost feels like slivers under the skin. I dont' take any meds and this rash started the day after my period did if that has any relevance whatsoever. I have a one year old daughter and she doesnt have any rash at all so i don't know if it is contagious. Because it started on my butt, i might have gotten it from a toilet seat or something, i dunno. But it did spread to my arms and back within a couple of days. I just got my nails done the same day it started, again i don't know if that has any revelance or not. Hot baths make it worse, and anti-itch cream is not helping. I have a baby and my hubby is in iraq so making time for a doc is almost impossible. Could it be an STD? If anyone knows what this might be, please HELP!!!

2007-03-10 11:35:29 · 4 answers · asked by kimmie214 1 in Health Diseases & Conditions Skin Conditions

4 answers

Hi Kimmie

Here is what causes rashes.

Cause
Although most rashes are not symptoms of a serious health problem, they can be signs of allergies, liver and gallbladder problems, lupus, bleeding disorders, nutritional deficiencies, and autoimmune diseases.

Rashes can also be due to the elimination of toxic wastes through the skin, or of an active immune reaction to an invading organism. Suppression of such a rash can lead to chronic disease states. Rather than try to suppress the rash, in such cases watchful waiting may be more advisable.

Caution: If your rash becomes chronic, forms a "butterfly" shape over your cheeks, or is accompanied by high fever and joint pains, seek immediate medical attention to rule out more serious illnesses.


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Natural Cures

Diet: Screen for and eliminate any foods to which you are allergic or sensitive. Eat an organic, whole foods diet, with plenty of green leafy vegetables and yellow vegetables such as carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and winter squash. Also drink plenty of pure, filtered water, and avoid all processed foods and chemical food additives.

Flower Essences: Rescue Remedy Cream® applied topically to the affected areas.

Herbs: The following herbal remedies can speed healing: A tincture of equal parts burdock root and gentian root, the fresh juice of coriander, and/or aloe vera juice or gel.

Homeopathy: Useful homeopathic remedies include Belladonna, Sulfur, Graphites, and Calc carb.

Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments.

Juice Therapy: Drink fresh squeezed vegetable juices on a daily basis, especially carrot, beet, radish, and garlic juice.

Nutritional Supplementation: The following nutrients can be helpful to speed healing: vitamin A and vitamin E (both orally and applied topically over the affected areas), vitamin C, essential fatty acids (EFAs), flaxseed oil, and amma linolenic acid (GLA). In addition, add half a teaspoon of baking soda to water and drink every fifteen minutes. Do this three times, and then every two to three hours for two to three days or until the reaction subsides.

Best of health to you

2007-03-10 11:46:01 · answer #1 · answered by Natural Healer 6 · 0 2

You really should go to a doctor, but to get rid of the itching and hives, take one or two Benadryl pills available at the drugstore without a prescription. (talk to the pharmacist) It will cause you to be drowsy which is good so you can sleep at night. Hives do not burn. It's common for rashes to start on the butt and belt area so I would not worry about it being an STD.

2007-03-10 11:56:59 · answer #2 · answered by Rockford 7 · 0 0

PERIODS CAN CAUSE A RASH LIKE HIVES THIS IS BECAUSE
YOUR BLOOD IS CHANGING
THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO MY SISTER ..ALSO IT COULD BE CELLULITIS A SKIN INFECTION ..SEE A DOCTOR ..ALSO IF IT WAS A STD , WOULDN'T IT BE IN YOUR VAGINA AREA?

2007-03-10 11:40:37 · answer #3 · answered by Swm 39 4 Younger Swf Forever 4 · 0 0

Could be poison ivy. Go see a doctor.

2007-03-10 11:43:01 · answer #4 · answered by HULK RULES!! 7 · 0 0

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