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and I have an appt. to see my doc next Wed. for a check on my meds (unrelated) and I'm going to ask him about this then, but, I wanted to know you're opinions. Have you seen a rash like this before? It's only on the inside of my elbow (only one arm) and I've had it for almost 4 weeks now, off and on. I'm not sure if it's a heat rash or not, as I tried not to bend my arm when I slept one night and woke up with it looking better, but then it'll come right back the next day if I forget to do that. Sometimes there's more little red bumps, sometimes not. They don't itch and my skin looks dry if you look closely. (it's been very dry in the house).
Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Anyone??
*sigh*  I feel like a freak. (no offense anyone)
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Re: I have a rash (don't laugh)...
« Reply #1 on: Mar 16th, 2007, 3:10pm » |
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it could be eczema.
best to check with doc, like you said.
MelL, You are not a freak! I have very sensitive skin and get rashes a lot. I've had eczema take on lots of forms.
Have you tried to put anything on it?
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Re: I have a rash (don't laugh)...
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on Mar 16th, 2007, 3:10pm, lionsound wrote:it could be eczema.
best to check with doc, like you said.
MelL, You are not a freak! I have very sensitive skin and get rashes a lot. I've had eczema take on lots of forms.
Have you tried to put anything on it?
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Thanks Rori. 
The only thing I've put on it is lotion and that really doesn't do a whole lot of anything for it. My neighbor lady has eczema, I think I'll ask her what she thinks of it when she gets home from work. It's just that I've never had anything like this before and am a bit worried. 
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Re: I have a rash (don't laugh)...
« Reply #3 on: Mar 16th, 2007, 3:20pm » |
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good plan!
Sometimes rashes just go unexplained and that's frustrating. And if you're worried call the doc today. Wednesday is pretty close, but not if rash spreading or your worry is spreading.
I'm sure you thought about if it's a reaction to something.
My complete unprofessional remedy for pesky rashes is to dab them with rubbing alcohol a few times a day. Stings like crazy, but zaps it away.
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Re: I have a rash (don't laugh)...
« Reply #4 on: Mar 16th, 2007, 3:27pm » |
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Thanks! and just for the heck of it, I'll try that and see if anything happens. 
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« Reply #5 on: Mar 16th, 2007, 3:36pm » |
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Treatment = Triamcinolone. If you don't have a Rx, you should ask your GP for one. And have him or her make it refillable.
Topical steroids - great for stuff like you have.
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Re: I have a rash (don't laugh)...
« Reply #6 on: Mar 16th, 2007, 5:15pm » |
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I had a rash that looked like that it was called Pityriasis Rosea. It lasted about 6 weeks... never on my face but I had it on my arms and legs. You can read about it on line. If you have it on one arm it is a slight case. I had it and it was extremely itchy... I went on Pred... didnt help. and I hate that drug... anyway... I hope you have luck getting rid of it, try not to scratch... I had to wait for it to run its course... love ya itchy girl Ree
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My youngest son had shingles real bad than followed that up with Pityriasis Rosea. The Rosea was easy compared to the shingles. The dr never gave him anything for the Rosea. Sorry to hear you are suffering Mel rashes are no fun. Please get well soon.
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Re: I have a rash (don't laugh)...
« Reply #8 on: Mar 16th, 2007, 6:32pm » |
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Sam and I both had a rash that looked just like that a couple of days before we left florida, then it went away a couple of days after we were back home here in NH. It just went away on it's own
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« Reply #9 on: Mar 16th, 2007, 6:38pm » |
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EeeeeeWuuuuuuu groodie. Not really Mel. Change your laundry detergent lately? Maybe try the cortisone cream at the OTC drug place. Poison oak? Poison Ivy? Too much drinking? Hope that goes away for ya.
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Re: I have a rash (don't laugh)...
« Reply #10 on: Mar 16th, 2007, 7:05pm » |
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on Mar 16th, 2007, 3:03pm, Melissa wrote:and I have an appt. to see my doc next Wed. for a check on my meds (unrelated) and I'm going to ask him about this then, but, I wanted to know you're opinions. Have you seen a rash like this before? It's only on the inside of my elbow (only one arm) and I've had it for almost 4 weeks now, off and on. I'm not sure if it's a heat rash or not, as I tried not to bend my arm when I slept one night and woke up with it looking better, but then it'll come right back the next day if I forget to do that. Sometimes there's more little red bumps, sometimes not. They don't itch and my skin looks dry if you look closely. (it's been very dry in the house).
Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Anyone??
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Maybe it's from eating at McDonalds
Whatever... I hope it clears up! Try Chalomine lotion!
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Re: I have a rash (don't laugh)...
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You should ask BobG.
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« Reply #12 on: Mar 16th, 2007, 7:19pm » |
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TY all for your concerns and comments... and uh, other comments. Anyway, I put some hydrocortisone cream on it about an hour and a 1/2 ago and it is starting to disappear. I think it's because I've been eating a lot of one thing in my diet that's not a diet. Anyway, I'll just keep up with the cream and hope that takes care of it along with my getting my diet that's not a diet back on track.
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Re: I have a rash (don't laugh)...
« Reply #13 on: Mar 16th, 2007, 7:42pm » |
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on Mar 16th, 2007, 3:10pm, lionsound wrote:it could be eczema.
best to check with doc, like you said.
MelL, You are not a freak! I have very sensitive skin and get rashes a lot. I've had eczema take on lots of forms.
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That's my vote and I speak from experience.
Try hydrocortisone until you see the doc. I've found great relief from triamcinalone (RX steroid). Just need it for a few days and then it clears up until the next outbreak.
My eczema is flaring up now due to the cold weather and dry skin. Do you get splits in your finger tips when you have your hands in water too much during the winter (dishes, washing, etc.)? Sure sign of eczema.
(added after reading the whole thread) If it's eczema, most lotions generally make it worse by trapping moisture. Dry and topical steroids will make it clear up. And as a totally useless aside, if it IS diagnosed eczema, you should NEVER get the smallpox vaccine.
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Re: I have a rash (don't laugh)...
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Melly,
Have you considered it just MIGHT be from eating Mickey D's??
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on Mar 16th, 2007, 9:23pm, Cathi04 wrote:Melly,
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Cheese and rice Cathi, just how often do you think I eat there???? 
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Eczema. Use hydrocortisone cream. My son has had it since he was a tot and still get bouts of it. Then keep the appointment with your doc.
Good luck, Mel. Sometimes rashes are hard to pinpoint.
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« Reply #19 on: Mar 16th, 2007, 10:32pm » |
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I'd give it another day, if the image of the Last Supper doesn't appear in it, do the prescription thing.
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My son had that exactly in the same spot...believe it or not....Monistat got rid of it in just a day
Doc said it was from sweating during hockey season & his elbow pads holding in the perspiration...thus a yeast like rash...give it a try!
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Looks like jock itch to me.
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Re: I have a rash (don't laugh)...
« Reply #24 on: Mar 17th, 2007, 5:59am » |
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It is probably eczema, especially with the varying temperatures this winter. Dry skin is brutal when it is cold. We went from 68 degrees wednesday---to---a snow storm on Friday . Ridiculous weather. Have you changed laundry detergents ?
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