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Medical Forum / General / Pharmacy / 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... Do you know the name for your condition? Is it Tinea Versicolor? posted at www.healthcareforums.org Not sure. I've had 2 appts with my derm and he hasn't made an official diagnosis --- he only prescribed the steroid cream. I'll do some research on Tinea Versicolor to see if the symptoms sound familiar.... > Not sure. I've had 2 appts with my derm and he hasn't made an official > diagnosis --- he only prescribed the steroid cream. I'll do some > research on Tinea Versicolor to see if the symptoms sound familiar.... >maybe it is more than tinea who knows, perhaps your dermatologist might >want to add an anti mite topical cream to the mix. He inspected me for lice and there was nothing. Would he have been able to spot mites, or are they almost impossible to see? Would the steroid cream keep them under control but not kill them? > > Not sure. I've had 2 appts with my derm and he hasn't made an official > > diagnosis --- he only prescribed the steroid cream. I'll do some > > research on Tinea Versicolor to see if the symptoms sound familiar.... > >maybe it is more than tinea who knows, perhaps your dermatologist might > >want to add an anti mite topical cream to the mix. > 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 am not a doctor. I developed the same sort of rash several years ago. I noticed that the rash was very bad at the pressure points that you mentioned. It turned out that I had developed an allergic reaction to the phosphates and enzymes in Tide detergent. After the rash cleared up as a result of a cream prescribed by my doctor, I stopped using Tide. I now use only Woolite detergent to wash my clothes. I no longer use any bleach since I may have also developed an allergic reaction to bleach. I advise you to wash all of your clothing in Woolite or any liquid detergent that does not contain phosphates, dyes, or enzymes. In addition--don't use bleach. You should run your clothing thru the rinse cycly two times for the next couple of weeks. 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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