Red rash all over my body which tingles and bumpy (pictures)
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Hi,
I have had a skin condition for months now. I am having 3 to 4 showers a day as it is the only thing that seems to soothe the pain. The doctor prescribed a lot of light steroid cream to apply all over my body which I do once in the morning and once before bed, even applying the cream makes my skin sting.
First, we had a cat and I confirmed that I was allergic and we got rid of the cat. The problem got a lot better, but it has been 6 months now and the problem has gone back with avengance.
Any help is much appreciated.
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kim12266 Shakey1908
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u need to go back if the cream is not helping much it looks quite severe they may run more tests or try another treatment
moon53540 Shakey1908
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Look for methylisothiazolinone or something similar in shower gels or washing powders. Also get a full set of bloods taken including liver and kidney function tests. Do you drink alcohol? If you do, quit for a week to see if the rash improves. Try and think of any changes you made in your life since the rash came on, like a new fabric you are wearing, a new plant you are around or a new food you have been eating. Try taking antihistamine tablets to help with the irritation. Take them at night though as a lot of them can make you drowsy, but try not to take them with alcohol.
Shakey1908 moon53540
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Thanks, I will certainly take an antihistamine to help with the systems and sleeping. I only use natural and non-bio cleaning products called Method (UK) - I make an effort to cut down on dairy and more, so I'm finding it hard to pinpoint what it could be.
Yes I do drink but not for about 5 days now, but certainly cutting back. Blood test may be needed! Thanks for your help.
derek76 Shakey1908
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It looks very like the folliculitis that I had
Shakey1908 derek76
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Thanks derek76. After looking up this further this is not what I've been having. They do not boil or puss which is what I am reading happens. It does look very similar from my pictures though
derek76 Shakey1908
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Pseudo-folliculitis is not really a true folliculitis. It does look similar, as little lumps form at the bases of hairs. These lumps do not contain pus. They are actually due to ingrowing hairs. Sometimes this problem causes scarring. Pseudo-folliculitis is more common in people with curly or Afro-Caribbean hair.
As mentioned above, these can cause a condition that looks like folliculitis. They are hairs that have curled around and grown back into the skin. Anyone can have ingrowing hairs (also called ingrown hairs), but they are more common in people who have very curly or coarse hair. Curly hair is more likely to bend back and re-enter the skin, especially after it's been shaved or cut. Ingrowing hairs may also be caused by dead skin cells blocking the hair growing as normal.
Ingrowing hairs often irritate the skin and make a raised, red bump (or group of bumps) that looks like a little pimple. Sometimes the bump(s) can be painful. In men, ingrowing hairs often pop up as a bunch of little bumps on the chin, cheeks, or neck after they've shaved. In women they often occur on the legs or bikini area.
Often an ingrowing hair will go away on its own. If it doesn't go away, an ingrowing hair can become infected, make the skin dark, or leave a scar. This is more likely if you've been scratching or picking the hair.
jo66120 Shakey1908
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Hi, my husband has a rash all over his front and back. Went to Dermatologist and had a biopsy taken and it turned out to be Grovers disease. . Also has eczema. Just using anti itch lotions and skin creams. Good luck.