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I have an itchy rash that began on my thighs a week ago. The bumps started off more scattered with some space in between but have multiplied, filling in areas. I did scratch a few times. The bumps are small, with a slight raised blister center and slightly reddish and mostly the same size. It has worsened with the bumps spreading to my lower legs and upper thighs and arms. What should I do in the meantime before I can can get a dermatologist appt?
Optional Information: Person's Gender: Female Person's Age: 39 Already Tried: Hydrocortizone 10, witch hazel, oatmeal bath
Hi. I will do my best to advise. However, please note that this does not substitute an in-person consultation with a doctor.Are you able to upload pictures of the rash? Please tell me if you cannot
I will try to provide a picture.
You have three options for sending me pictures:1. The quickest: upload the pictures here using the paperclip like icon in your chat box. You can't find it if you are browsing via a mobile/ipad or non-internet explorer browser like google chrome etc. You can try uploading via Internet explorer browser if you can. 2. Upload the pictures to online photo sharing websites like Flickr/photobox/picasa web albums and paste the link here. 3. Alternatively you can send them by email XXXXX@XXXXXX.XXX with the subject line 'FAO dermatology expert Dr. Sasi Attili'. Please note that you HAVE to send them from the email address you registered with on justanswer OR paste the link to your question in your email, or else the email won't be forwarded to me. Also do note though that emails might take up to 24 hours to be forwarded to me (and hence first two options preferable), though usually they are forwarded within a few hours. I shall get back once I receive the photos. Hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you. I have taken a pic and am working on getting it to you now
Ok.
http://s1154.photobucket.com/albums/p537/suzannemcole437/Dr Attili, above is the link to my photobucket pictures. I have takem some with flash and some in natural light so you can get a better judgement of the rash. Thanks,Suzanne
Thanks for the pics. The history and clinical features are consistent with a viral rash (exanthem. Please see this link http://dermnetnz.org/viral/viral-exanthem.htmlThis usually is harmless and takes 2-3 weeks to go away on its own. However using calamine lotion every few hours and Benadryl tablets will help with the itch. Using a steroid like cortisone cream twice a day will help the rash fade away quicker.Please note that drugs (if you have taken anything new 7-10 days before the rash, say an antibiotic or pain killer etc) can also cause a similar rash. So if this is the case, you need to avoid it in future.
Dr Attili,It seems like it keeps spreading although I haven't scratched. Do you think it will continue to spread up to my torso and down to my feet?
Yes unfortunately, the rash can get worse for a couple of weeks before it can get better. If you are not feeling unwell, & not developing water filled blisters or any lesions in the mouth, no further intervention is usually necessary.
Experience: MRCP (London, UK), CCT-Dermatology (UK).