I get rashes on my left arm...I used to think it was a winter dry skin thing...But I get them in the summer now as well. By the way, another member told me about this health site portal with pre-searched links Healthsiteguide.Com. I checked it out for info on the itching and I also told my friend who has diabetes about it. A lot of free info from reputable sources...Medical encyclopedias, videos...

I have had a problem with this type rash for a long time. I have seen many doctors but nothing cures it. Just getting rid of stress seems to work. That is not always easy. I have found one cure on my own that seems to help me a little bit with the itching and that is t-gel shampoo and I wash my whole body with it letting soak on there for a few minutes before rinsing it off. :?

I am a 36 year old fair skinned female who has suffered from this rash since grade school, it runs in the family. My father has two sisters who dropped out of highschool because they were to embarrassed to go to school everyday.

I can remember periods in my life where it has been disabling, keping me home from pursuing careers and other interests. But now I have tried to meet it head on. I have choosen to restructure my life following sept 11 and just live and not worry so much. So we blush, it sucks and we deal. It just means we have emotions and feel things deeply. People always tell me I care to much about others, animals the planet? Is this a common theme?

As far as dating and boys go. We all have issues, if yours is simply blushing, you are a dream! We are lucky because this problem teaches you empathy, and kindness. You want others to feel comfortable. A great trait!!! And guys don't always notice or care if you are blushing. I promise (from experience of being best friends with amazing successful beautiful women) everyone, everyone, is freaking out about their own imperfection (whatever it is), we just can't see theirs. One of the most comforting thing an ex boyfriend ever said to me when I said I was worried about it the blushing, he said most men are just wondering if you do that all over your body.

I have choosen to go back to school for the career I have always wanted but didn't have because it involved alot of putting yourself out there. Lots of presentations of my own creative work, all eyes on me kind of things. Day to day, I am in a crew neck with a collared shirt over it ( I break out on the shoulders and top of back too). If I have a presentaion I wear a mock turtleneck or sleeveless turtleneck with a light sweater. I live in the south and it gets wicked hot but it makes me feel comfortable to cover it up and then I just push through. Yes I sweat, yes I get red, but if I can block it out and just push forward I know it will fade and I will be okay.

Self tanner helps me, it does not alleviate but keeps the contrast down. Proms, weddings, etc. Tan, eat well, lots of water and lots of sleep. I have tried pills, xanax, clarinex, benadryl but feel like it is all in my head if I take the pills I will think I am protected and think about it less but have also broken out with the rash while on each of them.

I read an article about an actress who said she suffered from severe panic attacks and blushed alot and it held her back but she fought it so hard that it made her a great actress. I have always remebered this and felt that if I can push through and deal with this as an insignificant part of all that I am and do with my life I will have learned a great lesson and head to my next life to deal with my next problem, remember we all got something.

Sorry for the longest post ever....

Hello, i'm 21 years old and ever since I was about 14 I have been experiencing a something that has really changed my life in a bad way. My skin gets red spots that are usually hot, but do not itch, they normally only appear on my neck, chest, and arms. They are really red and noticable. This is when they occur: when i'm nervous, upset, mad, out in the sun, excerise, take a hot shower, drink alchohol, really any emotions, and sometimes for no reason. When I was younger my mother told me that it was not anything to worry about, and not to see a doctor. But, I feel it has got me so nervous that I feel less confidenit going places, or meeting knew people. My regular doctor has tried giving me allergy medication, but I would really like to see another doctor that specializes in that field, but the only thing is , is that I don't know which kind of doctor to go to. I feel if anybody has advice, or might be able to help me in any kind of way I would appreciate this deeply, as I get older I try to tell myself, that it will go away, but has not. The red spots last from anywhere to 10 mins. To 2 hours. Then fade away, and there is not a day that goes by I don't get them. I feel that if I could find a cure for this I could do so much more with my life. Thank you.

sorry for this but I am new here and have been trying to find a way to post my (?) how do I do this? Can you help me?

:idea: in my opinion everyone, including me, have approached the subject in a wrong way. Most people come to post their long story of how it all began, how much it affects their life and in the end a question pops up. In order to have a successful forum it is fundamental to share your positive experiences. What did your doctor say?Did you go to a dermatologist or an allergiologist? Did he prescribe any medications?Did these medications work, were there any side effects?

If everyone answers questions like these we can go a step forward from where we were before. Where I come from it is difficult to find anyone with this problem, either because they hide it either because there is no one else. So for me, it may be the same for others, peoples experiences in this matter may be very beneficial for me.
Cheers everyone

After reading all or most of these posts, I realize that i'm in the same boat with all of you. And, I agree, moving forward is great. I have a dermatologist appointment in october, so I can find out more information and perhaps get a diagnosis of some sort.

Until then, does anyone know if there is a general medical term for this sort of thing?

I like to look at this "condition" as a scientific thing--and it would be so much easier for me to explain, instead of babbling on about it and when exactly it happens. I find that research and information are so valuable and make us stronger. Plus, I think it's neat to be really knowledgeable about something that others can only wonder about.

If you think you have this kind of condition because of stress, pick up something like knitting or crochet. It has actually helped me a lot.

If you think you have it because of environmental factors (i.E. Heat, hot weather, temperature change) try to find lotions that can treat it. For me, I believe that the protective barrier on my skin is pretty weak, so it reacts to the heat and all of that. It can also be very touch sensitive. I'm trying a lotion by suave that is meant to strengthen the protective barrier.

As for the nerves end of it, that is an internal thing. What I would love to find is something to cover up the rash that occurs on my skin (face neck chest arms--very intensely). I would like to find something like dermablend that is relatively easy to get (and inexpensive). Covering it up has the potential to boost confidence and then the rash could appear less and less.

My rash started in a really stressful situation. It got worse because of the anxiety of it. So I figure that this condition can get better if we arm ourselves with information, stress busters, and whatever helps us get over it. We can do it.

I have social anxiety disorder and have missed many, many social functions because of the rash. After all, how can you go to prom, wedding, etc. In a turtle neck dress? I am trying meditation, but it doesn't work all day, or when I get nervous. It has ruined my life! Has anyone tried anything that really gets rid of the rash coming on? It's even worse when people ask what is wrong with me. Our wedding pics are all ruined because of it (and I had to have a turtleneck wedding gown).

Also, I can't seem to post to just one person on this website. Any help would be appreciated!

Let's all hang in there and maybe all meet and feel comfortable with each other! Might be a start!

The earliest I can remember getting this rash was as a teenager. I'm 31 now and it hasn't ever gone away. All of my wedding pictures show a rashy splotchy neck and back. My co-workers see it and say "God, what's wrong with your neck!?!!" I tell them "it's a heat rash, I get it all the time". The fact that it's ugly doesn't bother me - I just don't like going into meetings and having other people see that I'm exhibiting signs of anxiety anytime I speak or present topics. I don't need other people seeing it as a sign of weakness. I wear higher collar shirts on days with meetings and put my hair down in front, hoping to cover it up. Next week I go on a business trip and I'm already worried about what to wear so others there don't see it. Anytime I go to social dinners with my husband, I see other people looking at my neck when I'm talking to them. I really hate having this condition. I don't want to put makeup on my neck and chest and then end up having brown makeup get all over my clothes and collar. That sounds almost as bad as having the rash. For me, I'm sure it's anxiety related. My heart rate tends to race anytime I am in a group situation. I feel like I have a normal level of self-confidence, but I don't know how to stop the thing from occurring. It makes you look like you're unhealthy when you have some gross thing all over your neck.

Has anyone tried LACITREX? I just ordered it and will see if it works. Hope so!

Hey splotchy, I don't think Lacitrex will treat those anxiety rashes... it's more for hives, which are not cause by anxiety.

I have been using Lyrica with some success in treating my anxiety, but not much. Anti-depressants like Remeron and Luvox on the other hand might help much more.

If you can get your anxiety under control, then those rashes should start disappearing.

I started taking Lacitrex 4 days ago and I am pretty sure it is working. I can't believe it and I hope it continues to work. It is a homeopathic remedy for hives and I figured I'd give it a try. It is kind of expensive but certainly worth it if I can give presentations without wearing a turtleneck!

So, I get the same thing everybody else on here gets and it is the worst. I've also tried most all of the things mentioned in here and haven't had much luck.

I was curious, Splotchy, about the Lacitrex though. I just saw that the other day and was thinking about ordering it but haven't yet. I'm pretty skeptical about anything working. You're having luck with it?? I'd be interested in any info you have about it, i.e., how it's working, what is it (I know it's a homeopathic thing, but don't really know what that is), how it works, etc. I know I can look it up and read it but any personal knowledge would be great. If it works, I'm giving it a try.

AAAHHH!! I'm so glad I found this!!! I've has this same horrible rash my whole life. I've never met anyone else with it, and I'm so happy to know I'm "normal"! It usually appears on my forhead and down the sides of my face, on my chest and back, and on a bad day onto my thighs and upper arms. I HATE this rash, and have been getting photofacials in an attempt to get rid of it....I'm halfway thru the treatment, and don't think it's going to do much good. I did notice that it appears in moments of anxiety, heat, and if I drink alcohol. I'm SO glad that I'm not the only one that has to keep covering such as shirts, bandana's and hats available wherever I go, just incase I have a "flair-up". Has anyone here seen a dermatologist about this?

Has anyone been told or think this rash we have is a kind of rosaca?

Wow it is so hard to have that... Have you seen a Doctor about that situation of your? Hope every thing would be fine..

Take care and God Bless you!!!

I have dealt with this rash for around 6 years. doctors first thought it was an allergy and prescribed medicine, such as steroids. They all so were giving me steroid shots 2-3 times a week. My mom went with me one day to the doctor and asked if it could be my nerves and the doctor said it could be so he prescribed a nerve pill. I take it only when I need it and I usually cut it in half. I may not even KNOW something is reall bothering me untill I do break out. I will usually feel itichy on my elbows, knees, and on my sides first. If I don't take something it will eventally spread head to toe. It's very itichy and you can feel heat radiating from it.
I moved to a new town a few years ago and I went to the doctor for something and of course they thought it was an allergy and prescribed an allergy pill, that did nothing but as soon as I took a nevre pill it started going away.

Good Luck

Okay, so these rashes are really bothering me and, from what I can tell, there's really no cure. I've heard of this Lacitrex, but I'm very skeptical. I know one poster on here said that it appears to be working. Before I spend some money on it, I was wondering if anybody else had any experience with it? If so, please let me know. I would really appreciate it. I'm more concerned with the prevention of the outbreaks than alleviating it once it occurs. From what I've read, the Lacitrex is more for alleviating the symptoms once it's occurred. Thanks for the help.

I've been told with little meds and meditation I could do pretty well worth a try. Still undiagnosed because of thyroid condition also I really suck at typing it takes to much concentration TY spellcheck rofl . I think you're my hero man after seeing 2 of your posts lolol

People actually being understanding and showing empathy is going the way of the dodo.... Man I mix everyone up but good sutff !!