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What type of rash do I have?
I have a redish pink rash that I didn't have this morning and only noticed after I got this burning itching sensation. The rash is on my chest, ribs stomach and arms. In the redish pink rash are small white bumps the biggest being smaller than the tip of the + side of a AA battery (though only slightly smaller) most aren't that big. If you think of anything you or someone else has had before and know the name or have a picture please share it. If you find any thing on the internet that looks like this sound please try to find a picture and share it. Sorry I can't offer a tip, I just joined or I would.
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try looking it up on http://www.visualdxhealth.com/ a good source for pictures and symptom descriptions.
That's an awfully large area you describe, that only started within the span of a day? My guess would be allergic reaction of some sort. See a doctor. Anything histamine-related on a large scale can cause serious difficulties for you.
I am not a doctor, so take this advice worth a grain of salt. It sounds like what you have is either a heat rash, shingles, or an allergic reaction.
If it's an allergic reaction, it seems like it would be to something on your shirt because it's only on your upper body. Did you buy a new shirt and wear it before you washed it? Did you wash it in different detergent than normal?
Shingles are normally caused by stress, so if you are under severe stress, that might be the cause.
I would take a cold shower and gently wash the area with a mild soap. See if that helps. You could always try a little Benedryl on a small part of the affected area to see if that soothes it. If it doesn't go away after a few hours after that, I would go see a doctor.
Hope you feel better.
If it's an allergic reaction, it seems like it would be to something on your shirt because it's only on your upper body. Did you buy a new shirt and wear it before you washed it? Did you wash it in different detergent than normal?
Shingles are normally caused by stress, so if you are under severe stress, that might be the cause.
I would take a cold shower and gently wash the area with a mild soap. See if that helps. You could always try a little Benedryl on a small part of the affected area to see if that soothes it. If it doesn't go away after a few hours after that, I would go see a doctor.
Hope you feel better.
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It sounds like it could be hives. Hives are usually caused by an allergic reaction to something. Have you eaten or come into contact with anything out of the ordinary lately?
I would go see a doctor ASAP about this, especially since it is so wide spread. If it isn't hives, it could be shingles, which can be very dangerous if left untreated. It can also lead to chicken pox and be contagious to anyone you come in contact with.
Disclaimer: "I am not a doctor, I just play one on TV"...
I would go see a doctor ASAP about this, especially since it is so wide spread. If it isn't hives, it could be shingles, which can be very dangerous if left untreated. It can also lead to chicken pox and be contagious to anyone you come in contact with.
Disclaimer: "I am not a doctor, I just play one on TV"...
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There's so many possibilities. Here are my thoughts....
Did you happen to change laundry detergents or underarm deoderant recently? If so, it could be an allergic reaction.
Or have you been working out or do anything else that would cause you to sweat a lot - then it could just be a heat rash.
You should definitely see a doctor about it though in case it is something worse.
Did you happen to change laundry detergents or underarm deoderant recently? If so, it could be an allergic reaction.
Or have you been working out or do anything else that would cause you to sweat a lot - then it could just be a heat rash.
You should definitely see a doctor about it though in case it is something worse.
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