About a year ago I got this unknown scar on my leg, I had no idea what it was from. Its about three inches long and bumpy, like a dotted line. It hadn't caused any problems until about a week ago when it started itching really bad and I realized I had more than just that one "scar." It is obviously not a scar but instead something that has spread to my knee and ankle. I itch it until it stops and when it heals again, the itching continues. Any suggestions?
2007-12-11 15:45:50 · 5 answers · asked by tylizzle007 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Without seeing it, its just a guess, but it sounds like it could possibly be shingles.
2007-12-11 16:10:31 · answer #1 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that you may have a condition called Hidradenitis Supprativa. It is a condition of re-occurring boils/ cysts/abscesses , that are often misdiagnosed as ingrown hairs, herpes, being unclean and folliculitis. This is a newly diagnosed skin condition , but there is a lot of info out there.
Here is a link :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidradeniti...
If this sounds like it might be you, READ it, PRINT it out, and TAKE it to your DOC.
Its better to try to start treatment soon, it can spread over the body if left untreated. These boils can become quite large and painful. Sometimes even lasting for weeks or months , do not attempt to POP them they can then tunnel under your skin and spread all over the body. Most common areas are armpits, groin, binkni line, inner legs, and intimate places and basically anywhere that sweats and rub against clothing. Stress is a big inducer.
There is some support groups at MSN
(http://groups.msn.com/HidradenitisSuppor...
and yahoo, and I am open for questions!
I have had this for 8 years, I was misdiagnosed for a LONG time, It was very embarrassing, painful and scary. I am just trying to help out so you don’t have to wait as long as I did.
2007-12-12 06:09:34 · answer #2 · answered by SerbY G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be eczema or some sort of skin condition. Try using hydro cortisone cream for the itch. See a doctor to determine what it is.
2007-12-11 15:49:47 · answer #3 · answered by ruth m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try an OTC fungal cream like lotrimin or lamasil it may be ring worm! Otherwise try a moisturizer like cetaphil cream or aquaphor works great on itchy/cracked skin! You can find it at any drug store! Hope it helps!!
2007-12-11 15:57:29 · answer #4 · answered by MARIA R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try Benedryl cream and oral Benedryl for a few days. if you don't have relief, see your doctor.
2007-12-11 15:59:24 · answer #5 · answered by KitKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋