hey Keith,

I just had a rash like that last week when I had blood drawn to check my CRP.
For me the rash was, from all things, the tape that held the cotton over the
draw site.  It was red and bumpy and by the third day it had faded out.   I
never experienced a rash from the riba, though.  If it does not go away or look
like it's getting better, I wouldn't hesitate to call your doctor.  I'm sure
the other folks here have some better advice for you.

Hope you are doing well.

Jim

hydrocortisone cream should work well ... always check with your doctor before
using otc medications.

Ken

Rash  

Group: alt.support.hepatitis-c Date: Wed, Jun 23, 2004, 2:19am (CDT+5)
From: really@mostly.com (Keith)
A few days back I complained about itchy knots where the blood work had
been done. I've come to realize it's a really weird, very itchy rash.
Like pimply and with little red things everywhere. I'm not a rash kind
of guy, so I'm supposing this is Riba rash. Whaddaya think? And what are
you supposed to do for it? Dry it with something like Calamine Lotion?
Or moisturize it? It looks like it wants the Calamine Lotion route.
Any advice appreciated,
Keith  
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I doubt it's riba rash.  Normally, it takes a while for you to get it.
Your description is pretty close tho.  Are you sure you don't have
poison ivy or something?  Maybe it's the hebejeebies.  Calamine isn't
recommended for riba rash.
Elmo

http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/DocElmosHepFile

I had a rash that ringed my neck, kind of from collar bone to collar
bone.  I thought it looked perfect for Calamine lotion too and tried
it and it dried it out some but it did not make it go away.  What made
it go away, in short order, was betamethasone ointment.   It's
prescription but pretty innocuous and your doc might just call it in
for you without even seeing it.  Its brand name is Lotrisone but the
generic betamethasone is pretty cheap.  

Good luck.