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Skin rashes appearing on body.. freaking me out.

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chriswakefield
chriswakefield

Hello,

4 weeks ago I had a couple of small fairly round rashes appear on my feet and inner forearm.. I tried coconut oil, lavender, silver, honey, apple cider vinegar (raw) and salt baths. Nothing seems to have moved it. These have grown in size the last few weeks and now im starting to get a few more.. on the chest and over parts of the foot. I went to the docs and he said it was stress and gave me two steroid creams to apply.. Nothing seems to work. I just hope this doesn't grow and cover my body. The rashes are quite itchy until I put cream on. I don't know if its Pityriasis Rosea or something else.. I'm taking loads of anti bacterial and antiviral supplements.. nothing seems to work. Any advice would be appreciated. I don't trust what the doc said..See pics thanks. sad

 

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  • chriswakefield
    chriswakefield

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    Hello.. and thanks.

    Yeah gets itchy till I put cream on..

    how long before these things go away?

    Cheers

  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee chriswakefield

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    Yes,it could be Pityriasis Rosea,and the treatment is usually just to help you with the itching. eg steroid cream. It can take up to 5/6 months to clear the rash completely,which by that time can be widespread.  You could try taking an antihistamine tablet which you can buy at any supermarket or chemist.    
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