Here I am at 4AM suffering

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I really need help. I have not gone to the doctor yet but what is being described here is exactly what I have. Here's my story: About a month ago I noticed a dry patch on the side of my stomach it aggrevated me that it wouldn't go away so I thought it was a ringworm. I used a penny(copper) in attempt to burn it off and follow with alcohol BAD MISTAKE. I ended up scarring the area and it never completely healed for some reason. Two weeks later here I am the original dry patch that I "burned" with copper is full of tiny bumps in a circle and I have a total of about 15 smaller dry patches that are on my stomach, breast, and just recently the back of my neck. I'm itching like crazy and I'm experiencing anxiety due to random pop ups. This is the worst I have itched since this whole episode started. For the past three days I have been using tea tree oil, Benadryl itch relief spray, neosporin, apple cider vinegar which has been non effective as a topical but recently have started ingesting it twice daily. I'm not sure how effective these methods will be since I just started doing them three days ago, but the tea tree oil seems to be healing my motherboard patch. Have any of you guys had puss come out of of any of your patches? I plan to try the head and shoulders remedy I read about on here. Thanks for letting me vent and I'm willing to take any advice. I'm miserable. Ill keep you all posted as things change.

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    hey trust me i feel your pain!!! i too had the same issues and was at my witts end! head and shoulders eukalyptus works it burns like hell though! u have to put it on like lotion leave it for a couple minutes then wash off. then my md prescribed triamocolone(something like that) that helped tremendously with the itching, and prednisone pills.After a few days u should feel better.but get diagnosed first by your md or dermaologist. Hoope this helpd ...avoid hot showers !...for the anxiety ask for a prescition of lorazepam it will help you to calm down and progress healing
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    Hi, I am suffering from PR as well since 3 weeks. I know how frustrating it can be. I have shown to 2 dermas and they have suggested elovera soap and lotion. I was also given Vitamin A to z and an ointment to help reduce scarring. Also increase ur intake of vitamin c. My advise is to visit a derma asap. They will give u soemthing to reduce the itch and scarring. Head and shoulders I havent tried. bt apple cider vinegar didnt really help me so I quit. Sometimes they even prescribe steriods to reduce problems i have heard. Praying for u.
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    Puss indicates infection so you probably scratched something too hard. That will need treating if you don't want more scarring.

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