Eczema itchness!

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Any one recently suffering from have this rash spread to unclosed areas like the legs and private parts. But have asked the doctor and they look at you like you are nuts.

I have this rash in places like this but no doctor can explain to me why it appears there. Also as to why after some time I get allergic to something I could eat or use before. . .and now it causes me to become itchy or break out in hives.

Any one have any advice or suggestions as to how to manage these symptoms when they occur??

 
By alicen1derland on Sun, 02-19-12, 11:35

this is for you jsugiyo, I would suggest to see an allergy specialist and get a skin or blood test. It will determine what your allergic too. Ever since my son was born, i knew he had eczema, but not since 2 years ago it got so bad that I finally got him tested for skin and blood work, we found out he was allergic to alot of things. I thought it was just plain eczema and that it will get better when he got older but he didn't. He got so bad to a point that he was using strong medication to control his rashes. He was using steroids off and on for over 5 years that just last year he ended up getting cataracts on both eyes. From there we got him his surgery and just this past December, because of his itching he wasn't able to control hitting and scratching his face, he damaged his left eye and his retina was badly detached that the surgeon could not repair it, so he is permanently blind on the left. Now more than ever, its not just the food and allergy of trees or grass we worry about, its his anxiety and stress that triggers his eczema and breakouts. After his surgery I got him to see a therapist only because he could not focus and accept his health issues. He would post on his face book that he wanted to die and that he hated his life. He wouldn't leave the house or stay at stores no longer than 10 min and he would cover himself up out in public even though it was hot, just so people wouldn't look at him. He was diagnosed with PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). Normally you get those being in a military after you been deployed but for my son to be diagnose well its a little hard to accept. But now, he gets his weekly shots for his allergies, sees a therapist, specialist of allergies, dermatology and eye specialist to make sure his right eye doesn't get worse like his left.
So please, see or get a referral to see a specialist and find out what your allergic too and get help. Don't wait and if you can't afford to be seen, try using Zyrtec everyday, my son uses that everyday on top of his shots and when he gets worse, and can't stop itching he takes 2 of them if not benadryl . Hope this helps and best luck to you. Anymore questions just email.

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By Countrygirl on Sun, 02-19-12, 11:41

herpes? jock itch?... my niece just had rash on her booty and she has a yeast infection, put some monistate on it and was gone in 3 days

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By Countrygirl on Sun, 02-19-12, 11:44

look under the herpes support group, many interesting things, have dr. test you for it. i guess there are 8 different types

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By jeremybarnett on Mon, 02-20-12, 07:35

I had rashes all over my body as well and doctors could not find anything I was allergic to, I suggestion switching to organic foods and try not to microwave your meals (I know hard in these busy times). Good luck and hope you find a solution. I suffered with eczema for years without help before organic living fixed my situation.

Feel free to ask me any questions as I know how hard eczema is to live with.

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By gemboy on Wed, 02-22-12, 15:42

If you're getting itching like that, there is clothing that works very effectively. It's called biofunctional clothing and used in treating the itch in eczema in the UK. You can buy underwear and leggings so should help, Have a look at the Dermasilk.co.uk website as it might be your answer

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