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Patient Discussions: Rash - Effective Treatments

Rash - Effective Treatments

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What kinds of treatments have been effective for your rash?

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Comment from: Don, 55-64 Male (Patient)

I woke up with an itchy rash that came and went throughout the day and moved to different areas of my body. I found relief from the itching by rubbing tea tree soothing gel on the effected areas. It contains tea tree oil, aloe vera, witch hazel and other herbal extracts. It reduced the redness of the rash as well. It may not be a cure, but it did reduce the symptoms about 10 minutes later. Published: March 03 ::

Comment from: sunny, 35-44 Female

In my early 30s I started to experience intense itch on my scalp especially when stressed. In my late 30s I started getting these itchy bumps and dry patches on my scalp. The bumps hurt when scratched. I also noticed thick dry skin on my elbows and a reddish bumpy rash on my upper arms. Using Cortizone 10 has relieved the dry skin. I have also started using head and shoulders and have been taking Omega 3, 6, and 9. My scalp itches way less after 2 or 3 times of using this shampoo and a week of Omega. Published: April 23 ::

Comment from: claricejg, 19-24 Female (Patient)

I have suffered with various types of rashes for as long as I can remember. Over time, I've come to realize that not all rashes are purely outward and just on the skin. If nothing else works try a body cleanse. This has worked for me. Published: March 03 ::

Comment from: Deb, 35-44 Female (Patient)

I hope this helps someone: Every winter I get a rash. This year, I have it on the tops of my hands. What helps me sleep is to clean the area, wipe it down with hydrogen peroxide, cover it with Benadryl liquid, let it dry, and sprinkle it with Gold Bond powder. The area gets cool and tingly, and then it settles down and stops itching. Published: February 09 ::

Comment from: 45-54 Female (Patient)

I suddenly broke out in a terribly itchy rash that was diagnosed as an allergic reaction. My doctor gave me a strong antihistamine with little results. The rash would calm down and then start up again. It appeared as small red spots on my abdomen and chest, and then it spread to my arms. I got relief from bathing with Selsun Blue, but it didn't stop. I found the cause when my 17-year-old cat had to be put to sleep. The vet found he had feline scabies. They will get on humans but do not survive long off the cat, thus the cycles of itching. Be careful in talking to your doctor about this as they confuse the treatment for feline or canine scabies with the treatment for human scabies, which is a heavy duty poisonous cream. If your pet itches and you do too, it could be related. Published: December 30 ::

Comment from: Mack, 35-44 Female (Patient)

I have a very itchy rash just on my arm. It gets hot; sometimes it feels as if I have been stung and is generally uncomfortable. It is so hard to sleep when it flares up, which it does every night. I have tried, with some success, aloe vera, Caladryl, and other ointments. What I have found to be most soothing though, is an ice pack or running water on it. Published: December 30 ::

Comment from: peg727, 55-64 Female (Patient)

I have developed pimple-like itchy bumps. I read an article on tea tree oil for itchy skin conditions and started using approximately 10 drops in bath water and applying the oil by Q-Tip directly to each sore daily. I found that within two to three days, the sore dries up and starts to heal. The itching stops upon contact with the tea tree oil. Carefully read the instructions before using for skin sensitivity to the oil. I am a breast cancer survivor, and I really don't know if this rash is a delayed reaction to treatments. Published: December 30 ::

Comment from: David , 35-44 Male (Patient)

It started as red, itchy bumps on my underarm and later spread all over my chest, other arm, stomach, and groin areas. I have seen 5 doctors and none of them have to give me the right medication for this problem. The first Doctor told me it was a fungal infection and gave me Miconazole 2% which didn’t work. The second Doctor told me it was Scabies and gave me Permethrin 5% and it didn't work either, it just made it worse and spread to other areas of my body. I went back to the same Doctor and told me to use it again, which only aggravated the situation. The Third Doctor told me it was a fungal infection as well and prescribed Ketoconazole 2% and it didn't work either. The forth Doctor didn't know what it was, but gave me Triamcinolone 1% and of course, didn't work. I am now on my fifth week of this ordeal and I don't know what to do. Blood tests were taken the last time I went to the Doctor and am awaiting the results. I am so frustrated, because this thing is not getting any better, just spreading more over my body. Published: September 25 ::


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What is atopic dermatitis?

Atopic dermatitis is a very common, often chronic (long-lasting) skin disease that affects a large percentage of the world's population. It is also called eczema, dermatitis, or atopy. Most commonly, it may be thought of as a type of skin allergy or sensitivity. The atopic dermatitis triad includes asthma, allergies (hay fever), and eczema. There is a known hereditary component of the disease, and it is seen more in some families. The hallmarks of the disease include skin rashes and itching.

The word "dermatitis" means inflammation of the skin. "Atopic" refers to diseases that are hereditary, tend to run in families, and often occur together. In atopic dermatitis, the skin becomes extremely itchy and inflamed, causing redness, swelling, cracking, weeping, crusting, and scaling. Dry skin is a very common complaint and an underlying cause of some of the typical rash symptoms.

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