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Q: Rash
asked by: jessesgirl_8 on June 8th, 2009
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About a month ago, I developed an itchy red circle on my stomach, and it's now progressed into a rash that covers my chest, stomach, and it's now appearning my arms and parts of my back. I don't have any clue what it is. All I know is that it's terribly itchy and greatly annoying. It's popping up in random patches everywhere. Something coincidental was that I developed wart-like growths on my hands, at nearly the exact same time. Please help me. I want this to stop =[
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Lydia32
replied on June 8th, 2009
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You should see a doctor. It could be a lot of things: allergic reaction, hives, ringworm, bug bites, etc. There is no real way to tell what it is unless a doctor looks at it.

If it has been going on this long and you are this worried, why haven't you seen a doctor?
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jessesgirl_8
replied on June 8th, 2009
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I thought it would just go away. Usually, it's just a change in detergent or something like that, and it goes away after a couple weeks. That didn't happen this time, and it's gotten considerably worse. I'll definitely see a doctor, but I wanted to know what I could do in the mean time.
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Lydia32
replied on June 8th, 2009
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If you have had this before related to detergents, then you need to switch to all hypoallergenic products--or at least as close as you can get. Shampoos and laundry detergents that are completely hypoallergenic are hard to come by, but you can switch to ones that specify for sensitive skin. I had to do this a few years ago when I had terrible itching on my skin with no rash, especially when I exercise (the pores open up and whatever I was allergic to would irritate my skin). I switched all my products to hypoallergenic and haven't had any problem since.

It could be anything you are using (if it is an allergy): lotions, soaps, furniture cleaners, etc. Anything that comes into contact with your skin.

They also make lotions and soaps that are oatmeal-based that are hypoallergenic and very soothing to irritated skin (I can't say the brand, but you should be able to find it). Don't use the store brand, though, unless it also says it's hypoallergenic--sometimes it just has some oatmeal sprinkled into a regular lotion. Read labels. Also, if it's an allergy, an over-the-counter anti-histamine pill might relieve the itching. I'll bet it's making it difficult to sleep, as well.

In your case, though, I would still see a doctor. The fact that the rashes are circular is strange for contact dermatitis. You should make sure it's not something else.
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hayleyLu
replied on June 26th, 2009
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For irritated skin and rashes I know that pure aloe vera lotions work miracles. You could try it.

Also, it could be your soap or detergent. Maybe try using aloe vera soap and washing detergent, it's 100% natural. Hope u feel better soon!
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