I have a rash on my right thigh, buttocks and lower back, it is spreading up my back too. I saw a GP and she said it was normal - Keratosis Pilaris (sp?) (tiny reddish goosebumps/tiny blisters) however, it feels dry and prickly, and the muscle underneath burns and I get a pressure sensation there before the rash appears. It is red, the intensity of redness varies throughout the day. my skin is tender to touch (like as if it were injured). Can anyone help?
Has anyone else experienced similar?
2007-04-07 11:38:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Firstly I'm a woman and a recent mother (4 months), the rash can sometimes itch a little. The redness varies depending upon time of day. If I've been in bed it will go red from the covers rubbing it, it can go red if I have tight trousers on, sometimes it calms down but the pain under the skin is still there.
It;s dry too.
2007-04-07 12:27:16 · update #1
To put it sensitively you may have what sounds like cellulitis. Basically, cellulitis is a skin rash caused by a bacteria that infects the top layer of your skin called the dermis. Your skin is crying out to you that something is invading it. The best course of action is to take an oral antibiotic if this is in fact the diagnosis.
I suggest you seek a second opinion and if you find it continuing to spread, you can always visit the emergency room for a quick remedy.
2007-04-07 11:43:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to try something with eucalyptus. I use Special Attention Cream from Warm Spirit on any type of rash or bite, especially during the hot months. Here is the site I order from:
http://www.warmspirit.org/remyboyd
2007-04-07 20:57:39 · answer #2 · answered by Mimi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never experienced this kind of problem but I would recommend getting a second opinion, preferably from a dermatologist. I don't know if your insurance requires you to start with your GP before going to a specialist like the dermatologist but let them know that you would like to get an opinion from them
2007-04-07 18:43:50 · answer #3 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a dermatologist, its not normal, most people do not have it and just living with pain is not an option.
2007-04-07 19:05:38 · answer #4 · answered by fancyname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it could be scabies, not sure though. maybe staying away from hookers is advisable.
2007-04-07 18:47:25 · answer #5 · answered by boatsddg52 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋