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Hives/rash
I have had a rash for about 6 weeks, there was a change in detergent and also cleaners but have corrected both of these. I have been to the dr 2x's and the itching is driving me crazy. I have done the aveno, sterode shots, steriode cream, zertic, claritan hive pills, all over counter anti-histmine. I am at a lost, the rash does not form a blister, is under the skin until I scratch it and then it whelps. Any suggestions.
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I have a similar problem on my hands and arms, which I suspect to be dermatitis herpetiformis.
I am wondering if it might be something other than an allergy to the detergent. Have you noticed any other symptoms at all? Stomach upsets or any other possible reactions? I only ask because mine is triggered, it seems by a food allergy I have.
Anyway, I have been used Denovate Skin Cream and as long as I stay away from the trigger, it does clear it in just over a week, so if you haven't tried this already, it might be a good option for you to consider. As far as I am aware, it can only be obtained from your Doctor so have a word with him about this or Betnovate cream, which is also good.
You could try Emollient Cream, which helps to ease the itching caused by eczema, E45 Hydrocortisone Cream or Aqueous Cream which aare also supposed to be good. All are available from chemists.
If you find that Betnovate or Denovate Cream clears it, the only warning I would give is that it dried my hands out so badly that my right hand was left looking about 50 years older than the rest of me! I've been using E45 for a few weeks and the dryness has gone so make sure you have some to combat the side effects once the eczema has gone.
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well, it seems to me that you have exzema. im not a doctor, but i ahve it on my inner elbows, and it seems the same as what u have
"Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a common, recurring skin condition characterized by a dry, flaky, itchy rash. Eczema can appear on different parts of the body depending on your age. Its appearance may also vary depending on its severity and location on the body."
this website-
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gives u pictures and a lot of helpful information of different kinds and levels of eczema.
hopeing to help!
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Well I'm not sure if this is right but it's what happened to me.
About 2 years ago I had the same problem as you. It looked like hives and that's what everyone told me it was so I tried all the creams, I stop using any new soaps and such but it didn't go away. When I went to the doctor, my told him that both her and my brother have Eczema so he checked me out and it turns out that it was Eczema.
If you don't know, Eczema is a noncontiguous inflammation of the skin. Usually it's red bumps or sometimes even welts, and can be very itchy. There is no cure for eczema but your doctor can prescribe something to keep it under control. I use Elidel and it works wonders within minutes. Ask your doctor about that.
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