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Itchy skin

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fyeelllloow.
fyeelllloow.

I have had this for two to three months now. My skin is itchy with red and patchy skin. It seems to get worse in the evening and in the heat. I have blisters as well. it is especially itchy around the groin area and on the hands. the gp didnt see me but suspected scabies but all the scabies cream and washing clothes etc has done nothing so i suspect it isnt scabies. also no one around me has gotten it or had it. i have never had anything like this. i would have uploaded photos but i dont know how to cos it says the file size is too big.

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  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee fyeelllloow.

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    It may be a fungal infection. Try washing with a dandruff shampoo ,especially one that contains Selenium Sulphide. Work it well into the areas and leave for 5 minutes then rinse off thoroughly. Do this every day for a week then alternate days for a week then weekly. If it makes it worse then stop immediately. If its still itchy then you need to go back t your doctor. Is the itch on your palms or the backs of your hands?

    If you have tiny red bumps that form a line that is usually scabies....do you have that?

    Are the blisters quite large? or tiny flat blisters?

    • fyeelllloow.
      fyeelllloow. Marina_Dee

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      ill try that then thanks. the itch is on the back of the hands. the bumps dont seem to be in a line and are randomly dotted about.

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