I've had a mysterious rash for the past 8 months, starting 2 weeks after my first child was born. Two different dermatologists say probably eczema, and I probably just have to live with it. Should I give up and live with it, or try to do something else?
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posted by Vampire Cat
on May 4, 2013 -
14 answers
Please help me figure out what these itchy bumps are and how to get rid of them! Belt buckle rash? Tinea cruris? Acne outbreak? Scabies?!?! Something else?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 18, 2013 -
25 answers
I have something rash-like going on. It started on my face, spread to my torso and back. It's migrating quickly. What the hell is it?
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posted by space_cookie
on Mar 28, 2013 -
17 answers
How to heal or restore moisture to this (probably) temporary chemical-sensitivity induced rash/dryness on my face?
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posted by lovableiago
on Mar 11, 2013 -
7 answers
I have spots near my groin region. I know you're not my doctor, but if you can give me any insight to calm my nerves it would be appreciated. Also, what do I say to the girl I'm dating?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 12, 2012 -
15 answers
You Are Not My Doctor, but can you help me identify a rash around my mouth? (Pics inside, as well as description that you might or might not think is gross.)
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posted by Busoni
on Nov 20, 2012 -
14 answers
Suddenly developed a rash on the underside of my wrists, and it seems to be spreading. Please help me diagnose it before I visit the doctor tomorrow. More info than you want to know inside.
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posted by bchaplin
on Nov 4, 2012 -
14 answers
Please help me figure out what's going on with my skin. I have either a rash or acne or something on my face and I don't know why or what to do! I've used Dr. Hauschka skincare for years and would like to stick with that if possible, but I am getting desperate. Details and gross skin photos within!
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posted by pupstocks
on Oct 13, 2012 -
25 answers
Do eczema rashes blanch (turn white) when you press them?
posted by brista
on Sep 28, 2012 -
5 answers
Does my face rash sound like seborrheic dermatitis or atopic eczema? And, what can I do about it while I wait for a derm appointment?
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posted by cejl
on Jul 1, 2012 -
17 answers
I just returned from a month in a country where Typhoid is common, and I have been feeling really bad for these couple of weeks now, with a sore throat, cough, feverishness, and now lethargy/feelings of severe depression/delirium/confusion for a few days now. Now it looks like I have just developed a rash on my stomach that looks similar to the less-dire images I've seen online. It's been my joke-y diagnosis up until now, but does this rash mean I should go to the ER, or wait until tomorrow and try to see my doctor?
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posted by thegreatfleecircus
on Jun 25, 2012 -
26 answers
Where can I find a full suit of motorcycle body armor that doesn't look like some teenager's idea of motorcycle body armor?
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posted by Camofrog
on May 2, 2012 -
10 answers
Do you have Polymorphic Light Eruption (PMLE), where your skin breaks into an itchy rash at least once a year when you're out in the sun? How do you deal with it?
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posted by Viola
on Feb 27, 2012 -
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Dermatology Filter: what the eff is this rash/acne on my chest that won't go away!? What can I do? I can't afford to see someone unless important... is this important?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 26, 2012 -
28 answers
In a tropical country, very itchy rash or bite, no doctor for the next few days. Can anyone help identify?
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posted by ke rose ne
on Dec 31, 2011 -
20 answers
How long can I expect to enjoy my new seafood-related rash and is there anything I can do to speed this up?
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posted by jquinby
on Sep 16, 2011 -
14 answers
YANMD but need help--is this bedbugs? Can a prompt care tell? And if so what do we do?
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posted by arniec
on Jul 25, 2011 -
12 answers
I have had an issue with a bumpy, red, ITCHY rash for the last 7 years when I use certain anti-perspirants/deodorants, and have been changing them up to fix the rash. I am asking for your help because the rash is back, I am clean out of ideas and am holding off the rash only slightly right now. Sorry for the long post, details inside.
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posted by minx
on Jul 6, 2011 -
35 answers
Feral cat in laundry causes horrible under-boob rash: how do I get rid of this?
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posted by sarling
on Jun 21, 2011 -
26 answers
I need a physical method of preventing my toddler from scratching her lower arm/wrist while she's in bed.
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posted by Mayor Curley
on Mar 15, 2011 -
21 answers
This very localized rash appeared on my left side after taking some antibiotics. Then, two months later, it reappeared in the exact same location after taking a different antibiotic. What is it? [picture included]
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posted by fatty magoo
on Feb 6, 2011 -
10 answers
I thought I had mild "papulopustular rosacea." Putting Polysporin on the red bumps helped a lot. Then I took acyclovir for a cold sore and the bumps cleared up completely! None of the online resources on rosacea have indicated acyclovir as a treatment. So what did I have?
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posted by keep it under cover
on Dec 19, 2010 -
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I have a rash (or something) behind my knee. It's been there for about a month. Gross rash pictures inside!
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posted by MPnonot3
on Nov 18, 2010 -
15 answers
We bought
this blanket and put it on our bed. We do not use a flat sheet nor do I *ahem* wear pajamas, so the blanket was right next to my skin. Pretty much everywhere the blanket touched for any period of time, but especially on my thighs and upper arms, I broke out in a bumpy rash. It itches a little, but is as unsightly as all get-out. And it's taking forever to fade. I washed and dried the blanket, and that made no noticeable difference. There have been no other notable changes -- laundry detergent, soap, lotions, etc. all the same -- so it seems like the blanket must be the culprit. I know YANMD, and I probably won't even consult with my doctor because really, what is he going to say? What I'm hoping is you'll have some answers or suggestions for me. Could there be some additive that's causing the allergic reaction? Is there anything I can do to the blanket that will Make.It.Stop?
posted by DrGail
on Nov 12, 2010 -
25 answers
I scraped my wrist eight days ago. The gash itself is healing up alright, albeit a bit slower than I'd like, and it looks like it might scar a little. But the surrounding area is red, blotchy, and bumpy like a rash, and it itches terribly. Should I be concerned?
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posted by The Winsome Parker Lewis
on Sep 27, 2010 -
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Sometimes when I drink alcohol I get sort of an allergic reaction: skin rash (red spots on my face and shoulders) that feels a bit itchy. The first time that happened was about 2 years ago (never had that before and I'm 29 now) and now it occurs about every tenth (or so) time I drink hard liquor. It hardly ever occurs with beer or wine and it doesn't seem to be related to a certain ingredient (it happens with vodka as well as with Campari). Plus it doesn't seem to be related to the quantity of alcohol ingested. Maybe the cause is a certain kind of food in combination with alcohol? I haven't done enough "tests" to find out more.
What could that be and need I be worried?
posted by cronholio
on Sep 23, 2010 -
13 answers
Is there such a thing as a poison ivy rash that doesn't itch? (gross details inside)
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 9, 2010 -
7 answers
Does my boyfriend's daughter have a rash or an acne flare-up?
Symptoms: Friday morning, a red splotchy rash on shoulders, upper chest. By Friday night and even more so on Saturday morning, rash still there but with addition of what look like tiny whitehead pimples - hundreds (maybe thousands) of them.
No itching, just plenty of embarrassment. Help!
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posted by Jaie
on Jul 24, 2010 -
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YANAD or maybe your are. I have a mysterious rash / itchy thing going on. Add in that my wife is due with our second child in five days. Two nights ago I woke up several times during the night scratching my pubic area. That morning I put some hydrocortizone on it and thought that was that. Since then, I have been itching all over in random spots.
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posted by jasondigitized
on Jul 7, 2010 -
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I'madumbassfilter: I used a 70% Glycolic Acid chemical peel and, well, I certainly shouldn't have been drinking while doing it. I have a rash across my face. Note: I am prone to hyperpigmentation. What do I do now?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 30, 2010 -
13 answers
Doctors, pharmacists, and other medical professionals: is this a drug allergy, or am I needlessly worrying?
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posted by Hakaisha
on May 30, 2010 -
5 answers
