Spreading Rash With Blisters

By Brian (Guest Post)

Shingles is painful rather than itchy. The single spot on the back and then spreading sounds like Pityriasis Rosea ... also known as Christmas Rash Disease. Look it up on the internet ... lots of pictures to compare to .. typically it starts on the back or front and then spreads outwards from that spot sparing the face.

It's cause is unknown, but it's not thought to be contagious. Treatment is symptomatic until it runs it's course in a couple of weeks, although it may last longer

By suzy (Guest Post)

It sounds like it could be herpes. Do NOT put heat on the rash -- put cool compresses on it.

By (Guest Post)

I'm thinking eczema

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barbaglia

sure sounds like shingles but only a dr can tell you for sure

By Waliker (Guest Post)

Several years ago I became very ill with several problems but the itch and rash were horrible. I had layers of skin just coming off my hands and arms by itself no itching. Finally I found a doctor that knew what it was. I saw many who told me to stop picking at my skin. It was diagnosed as an auto immune disease tatly seen in my area. After years of costly medical treatment I finally found out that if I had gone to the doctor I last saw when it first began I could have saved lots of money, pain and life long scarring so don't wait. Find A GOOD knowledgeable dermatologist and stay out of the sun til you know. Don't use hot anything because this may be damaging your skin. I don't want to scare you but it really needs to be looked at by a good doctor of P.A.

By sticks at gcctvdotcom (remove spaces and replace dot with .) (Guest Post)

I have spreading rashes with blisters. Biopsy showed I have folliculitis (infected hair folliculs from wearing clothes too tight around my waist). My dermatologist wants to treat rash with Hydroxyzine HCL TABS and triamcinolone Aceton 0.1% cream
My allergist wants me on zyrect 10 MG and Triamcinolone Acetonide cream 0.1%
Benadryl liquid has helped relieve itiching and drowsiness is nothing to worry about if taken at bedtime.

By

drava

My boyfriend has the same thing....and it has gotten worse over the summer as well. It sounds like prickly heat, or contact dermatitis....but I am not a doctor. Speaking of doctors, this sounds like something that really needs to be looked at, especially if it's spreading.

By Holly (Guest Post)

Noxema and tea tree oil come to mind, but if it's this bad, sounds like you need to see a doc!

And if you use something, be careful not to recontaminate the item by double dipping in case it's contagious.

By

stepaniak

i agree it sounds like shingles.. the heat makes the shingles worse.. you need to go to the doctor right away.. the longer you wait, the worst they get.. they make you very sick and put you on bedrest for awhile..

By

Luvyabye

Kath, I find I have you on my mind a lot (being a "mom", I guess). Please let us know how you're doing :)

By irisoneal (Guest Post)

could be atopic dermatitis or so I was told. My daughter gets it on the back of her neck under her long hair, use Johnson & Johnson first aid cream, it eventually clears up.

By (Guest Post)

Sounds like shingles to me. You need to go see a dr.

By lavendar lady. (Guest Post)

I don't know what you have, but I know one way to get temporary relief from itching. Apply hot water (compress) or put itchy extremity(arm, foot, etc) in hot water for a minute or two. It has to be as hot as you can stand it, but not so hot that it burns your skin. This actually diminishes the number of pain recepters at the itchy site for about two hours. When itching returns, repeat treatment. I like the remedy because it is free and safe. However it sounds like you should see a doctor to discover the root of your problem. Good luck. LL

By (Guest Post)

To save some money you could also go to your local city or county nursing office. Some church parishes also have parish nurses who see members of the church.

You have my sympathy!

Pat

By snigdibbly (Guest Post)

shingles is very painful - rather than itchy. I think you need to go to the doctor and get a professional opinion. What you've spent in over the counter home remedies probably would have paid for an office visit.

By Grandma Margie. (Guest Post)

Go to http://www.mayoclinic.com and look up "shingles" under the "diseases and conditions" heading. (This is the first thing that came to my mind when I read your post.) There is a description and even a picture you can enlarge. You can compare your symptoms with the information given. I DO think you should see a doctor. Good Luck........and don't wait around.....you may be able to keep this from getting a lot worse!!!!

By (Guest Post)

Sounds like shingles. I agree you should go to a doctor. Most places will let you make payments. Good luck to you, dear.

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Luvyabye

Insurance or no insurance, I think you should see a doctor. Perhaps there are clinics in your town or close by that can help you. It's not a good idea to mess with your health. Otherwise, a doctor's office will probably allow you to make small payments each month. God bless you!!!