if you've ever had a rash - pls help

Jenn04 Posted: Feb 12, 2009 07:04 PM

if you've ever had a rash - pls help

Ok I got this spot on my arm - like a pimple and it has grown into a large quarter sized red spot with teeny tiny bumps. I thought it was ring worm or a fungus and put over the counter medicine and then also tried presciption medicine on it and its still there after 2 weeks. I had showed it to the dermo when it was just a bump and he wasn't sure what it was and thought maybe eczema. Ok so now I have 10 new tiny bumps on my stomach and back and have been using antifungal cream but it seems I get a new bump every day.

So I go back to the dr and he still isn't sure what it is and biopsies it - which takes 10 days! Until then I have to keep using antifungal cream and have an internal fungal cream nizoral.

Anyway I am totally freaked out and my mom and dh are starting to think this guy doesn't know his ****. He is an Phys Asst (I always see PAs). So anyway do I go get a 2nd opinion like tomorrow or wait? I am totally annoyed and very upset and can't stop crying. I hate biopsies, I hate when things r wrong, my DHs flight is delayed by 6 hrs and I am supposed to work out, cook, bake and I feel like a messssss. Uggghhhhh I just want to scream!!!!!!!

MikeandJess Posted: Feb 12, 2009 07:09 PM

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I have excema. The rash does sound like excema but I don't think it pops up the way you're describing it. Every winter I get it in a new spot but it's not like on consecutive days it'll show up in new spots so I'm not sure if it's excema. My excema is red, usually shows up in circles and is dry and itchy. I was a little kid when I first got it and they wouldn't let me back in school until I got a note from my dr because they thought it was ringworm. I would definitely get a 2nd opinion, it sounds like your dr. isn't sure.

bensgirl Posted: Feb 12, 2009 07:13 PM

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i don't have any experience with this but i wanted to give you some

i went to a pretty good dermatologist in the city a few years ago if you want her name. i haven't seen her in years but i remember particularly liking her.

FCsBride914 Posted: Feb 12, 2009 08:16 PM

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Could it be allergies? This past x-mas DH and I got a real tree. Living with my mom, we always had a fake one. My reaction started as one or two small bumbs and then spred to hives. They started on my hands and arms, then I got them on my neck, face and stomach. It took about 3-4 days before the reaction completely came out so maybe you could have come in contact with something you are allergic too. I hated it, so I know how you feel! I'm so sorry

JennNicole Posted: Feb 12, 2009 08:16 PM

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I am sorry Jeanna - I dono what that sounds like I never had that

could be an allergic reaction to something .. ah hard to say
think about all the things your doing different.

Also maybe it is just from dryness I have a bit of that going on.. i have tiny little blisters from dryness. Pockets formed b/c I have no moisture left since accutane. Dr. told me to use hydrocortisone. It def helps. Did you try that too?

Ayne11 Posted: Feb 12, 2009 09:11 PM

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It could be shingles... have you been under a lot of stress lately??

ChristineAaron08 Posted: Feb 12, 2009 09:14 PM

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I'm sorry

did you check web.md? Sometimes they give you pics so you can compare.

bensgirl Posted: Feb 12, 2009 11:34 PM

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Posted by Ayne11

It could be shingles... have you been under a lot of stress lately??

that's what i first thought too...or hives????? but i think they both itch terribly.....does yours itch?

ChristineAaron08 Posted: Feb 13, 2009 08:24 AM

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Posted by bensgirl

Posted by Ayne11

It could be shingles... have you been under a lot of stress lately??

that's what i first thought too...or hives????? but i think they both itch terribly.....does yours itch?

oh yeah hives. I get them from certain detergents or fabric dryer sheets. But the dr. would probably have recogized them.

You need House!!!

Jenn04 Posted: Feb 13, 2009 08:26 AM

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No it doesn't really itch! My initial first thought was hives because I have had them before (on my stomach) but these are red bumps and looks a bit crusty. Plus I haven't changed anything in my routine. I have chekced online and can't seem to find anything except that it still sounds like ring worm so I am following dr orders and putting cream on it and taking oral antibiotic.

Thanks for listening - I think I was just totally freaked out by the biopsie and that he didn't know what it is! I feel like every other dermo I went to always knew what I had right away!

futuremrsfab Posted: Feb 13, 2009 08:43 AM

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I have a VERY good dermotologist in garden city- I got a horrible rash when I was in the bahamas a couple years ago and she treated me for it- I will fm you her info

acsm Posted: Feb 13, 2009 11:10 AM

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hey Jenna

Could it be Pityriasis Rosea?

A friend of mine has this.. Maybe it could be that? google it for pics and stuff..

HTH!

Julybride08 Posted: Feb 13, 2009 11:15 AM

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I would go see another dermo. And see what they say.

MSeed Posted: Feb 13, 2009 11:16 AM

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I've never had a rash like that but my mother gets similar irritation. Try using Head and Shoulders as a body wash. That works for her!

Jenn04 Posted: Feb 13, 2009 11:33 AM

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Posted by acsm

hey Jenna

Could it be Pityriasis Rosea?

A friend of mine has this.. Maybe it could be that? google it for pics and stuff..

HTH!

Yes I looked that up actually and it sort of looks like that but my mom said it is usually dark spots and alot alot alot. As of now I have about 10 or 11 spots but there may be a new one today...ugh

acsm Posted: Feb 13, 2009 12:01 PM

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Posted by Jenn04

Posted by acsm

hey Jenna

Could it be Pityriasis Rosea?

A friend of mine has this.. Maybe it could be that? google it for pics and stuff..

HTH!

Yes I looked that up actually and it sort of looks like that but my mom said it is usually dark spots and alot alot alot. As of now I have about 10 or 11 spots but there may be a new one today...ugh

cant hurt to ask the dermo and maybe go to a new one this time. fresh eyes is always good.. I go to a guy on the UES - Dr. Avery Scheiner 156 East 79th Street.. maybe you can sneak in an appt during lunch today?

my friend had one and it sorta looked like a pimple and then a few more bumps came after that.. they were on her stomach and side..

well hope it goes away soon!

Jenn04 Posted: Feb 13, 2009 12:33 PM

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Posted by acsm

Posted by Jenn04

Posted by acsm

hey Jenna

Could it be Pityriasis Rosea?

A friend of mine has this.. Maybe it could be that? google it for pics and stuff..

HTH!

Yes I looked that up actually and it sort of looks like that but my mom said it is usually dark spots and alot alot alot. As of now I have about 10 or 11 spots but there may be a new one today...ugh

cant hurt to ask the dermo and maybe go to a new one this time. fresh eyes is always good.. I go to a guy on the UES - Dr. Avery Scheiner 156 East 79th Street.. maybe you can sneak in an appt during lunch today?

my friend had one and it sorta looked like a pimple and then a few more bumps came after that.. they were on her stomach and side..

well hope it goes away soon!