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Medical Forum / General / General / June 2005The rash that won't die
After 35 years of a rash-free life, I have developed a spotty, itchy rash in the past few months. Steroid creams prescribed by my dermatologist clear up the rash within days, but then the rash eventually begins to reappear after about 7-10 days of NOT using the cream. The locations of the rash: - buttocks - hips - lower back (along underwear line) The rash is mildly itchy, but after scratching it I notice small bumps which look like flea bites. Now the part that concerns me: The location of the rash coincides with "pressure points" where I sit 8 hours a day. I'm a computer programmer, and have been for the past 12 years. Is it possible that my skin has finally "broken down" over the years and is now subject to rash permanently? This really worries me, as this is my job and I have to sit. I get up often during the day and walk around. Thanks for any help... Wear cotton. Fragrance~free moisturizers, try U~ Lactin. Loose clothing. Avoid extreme heat. Taper off cream slowly, if possible. Check for fungal infections, if so, topical Lotrimin. Beware of any oral meds that may exacerbate, eg, Prozac, asperin, etc. Thanks. Half of my boxer shorts are 55% cotton / 45%something else blends, so I'll get rid of those and wear only the 100% cotton. For the most part my clothing is loose: non-tight boxers, comfortable slacks. I work in an air-conditioned office, so sweating is not really a problem at work. On the drive home, it does get a bit uncomfortable (I'm in Houston). My initial appt with the derm 2 months ago yielded no diagnosis. He did rule out fungus however. And he also prescribed the cream. Question regarding the steroid cream: what are the long-term effects of using it "too much" ? I've only used it twice so far, each time for about 7-10 days and it quickly cleared up the rash. Thanks again.... Not a good idea to use it constantly, for a long time. Skin atrophy may result. It also depends on the strength of the cream, or type. But used sparingly, when needed, it is likely safe. Ask you doc. Use the cream enough for the rash to completely heal. Then see if alternative interventions can keep it under control 2x use is probably not enough to make the rash entirely heal. Houston air has a high particulate count, very poluted due ot oil refineries. For some people, this may exacerbate skin rashes and breathing difficulties. If the rash does not go away, call your doc. A different cream or topical lotrimin (againable OTC) might make a difference. Be sure to make your basic moisturizer is free of irritants, and your soap, as well (eg, Basis Sensitive is great). Tight clothing and heat are likely the culprits. Does the steroid cream "heal" the rash, or will it just alleviate the symptoms of the rash? Because both times that I've used it, the rash was visibly gone after only 3 or 4 days of use. I'll try a moisturizer. I already use irritant-free soap (Cetaphil?) and irritant-free detergent. And regarding the clothing, unfortunately I'm not sure what else I can do. The boxers are pretty lose and my slacks are definitely not tight. I would work nude but that might be grounds for dismissal. ;-) I have an appt with the derm one week from today. Not sure what else he can do. He said they would test for yeast (sounds lovely). Thanks again for your help. I am not doctor, I just play one on The Web. Just be ABSOLUTELY SURE You NEVER go to the New York University Medical Center Adult ADHD Clinic I was sexually and psychologically abused, And I almost lost my life, As a result of the medical care I received from 2 of their 4 staff. My name is Virginia Hooper. I reported what happened to me to the FBI, because I don't trust the APA after what happened to me. My medical records were falsified, which stood as a deterrent to filing a complaint with the NY State board. I trust the FBI knows what to do. http://groups-beta.google.com/group/alt.support.attn-deficit/browse_frm/thread/3 c1727572eae86fb/e18e70a6e6570bc9#e18e70a6e6570bc9 Uh, okay. I'll keep that in mind. > After 35 years of a rash-free life, I have developed a spotty, itchy > rash in the past few months. Steroid creams prescribed by my [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Thanks for any help... Switch to Dove soap in the shower and don't use too hot water. Are you under stress? If so, maybe try a yoga or meditation course to tune into the body. No stress that I'm aware of ;-) The locations of the rash definitely seem to coincide with places that might get "irritated" when sitting for long hours, so I assume it's physical rather than mental. >No stress that I'm aware of ;-) >The locations of the rash definitely seem to coincide with places that >might get "irritated" when sitting for long hours, so I assume it's >physical rather than mental. Another possibility is that you've developed an allergy to something your clothing is washed with, e.g. something in the detergent, fabric softener, etc. Ones with enzymes are particularly bad for causing allergies. Try a detergent with few additives, like scents and colors, and cut out all the other stuff, at least for your underwear, and see if it helps. Maybe somebody else can recommend a suitable detergent. Maybe your dermatologist can. I actually did a couple of things 2 months ago: 1) threw away all boxer shorts and purchased new ones 2) switched to "All - Free Clear" detergent Since the rash was constrained to "boxer shorts areas", I felt confident that this would fix the problem, but unfortunately no luck. > >No stress that I'm aware of ;-) > >The locations of the rash definitely seem to coincide with places that [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > helps. Maybe somebody else can recommend a suitable detergent. Maybe > your dermatologist can. >>No stress that I'm aware of ;-) >>The locations of the rash definitely seem to coincide with places that [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >helps. Maybe somebody else can recommend a suitable detergent. Maybe >your dermatologist can. A number of popular detergents (Arm & Hammer, Tide, and others) come in "free" versions that don't have perfumes or some of the other additives that the regular versions do. That's where I'd start. -- David Wright :: alphabeta at prodigy.net These are my opinions only, but they're almost always correct. "I don't need someone to tell me that George W. Bush is a deceitful, corrupt, clever and destructive man--that's pretty clear on the face of it." -- Garrison Keillor > After 35 years of a rash-free life, I have developed a spotty, itchy > rash in the past few months. Steroid creams prescribed by my [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Thanks for any help... Hello, I advise you (I'm not a doctor) to ask your doctor to give you a new prescription that has several refills. Keep making you use of the cream even if the rash clears up. In addition, visit this site www.selfworx.com Several years ago, I had a rash and purchased a product from them named Skin Zinc Cream. It cleared up the rash that I had at that time. I don't even know if the company still exists. If the above url does not work, do a google search for Skin Zinc Cream and selfworx and Selfworx and Concept Laboratories Jason  SignatureNEWSGROUP SUBSCRIBERS MOTTO We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice. We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people. |
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