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Avatar n tn At this point infectious disorders like a folliculitis or fungal infections have to be ruled out first since these condition are contagious. A heat rash may be likely although heat rash usually occurs in other parts of the body like the back or the chest. This does not sound like an STD. Just observe the condition some more. If there is any pus or yellow greenish bumps present, any enlarged nodes in the area, then you may need to have this assessed by your doctor.
Avatar m tn At first it was just sore then a couple of days later the bumps appeared and they are itchy and it hurts when you scratch it. What is it? Is it a heat rash, a rash, or a skin condition? Do I need to go to the doctor to get it checled out?
Avatar m tn Hello, It can be due to allergic reaction, scabies or heat rash( less likely). If it is painful then herpes is an important possibility. Scabies is a contagious skin infection caused by a parasite – the mite, which burrows under the host’s skin and causes intense allergic itching. It is transmitted from objects or beddings, but more with direct skin- to – skin contact.
Avatar n tn m giving him Motrin as a precaution and am thinking it may be heat rash but being a first time mom and therefore paranoid there are other things that I am thinking. Any suggestions or remedies?
Avatar f tn I never quite found out what it was. later into our relationship I noticed this rash on my back that just keep getting worse espeacially when it was hot outside and I was sweating. My doctor said it was tinea and she said I would have this on and off for the rest of my life. LOL ok so I haven't had this stuff in a year. But I was wondering could I have gotten this from my ex? sharing the same blankets and such?
Avatar n tn A couple things online I found were that it might be eczema or a heat rash. Cortisol cream I hear is good for treating that sort of thing.
Avatar f tn For about 4 years or so, I have had rash that is around my neck/chest/shoulder area..... it hasn't progressed. But in times of heat or stress it seems to become redder and even itch...... I have noticed my boyfriend, of 1 year has got the same thing in his chest hair region.... and at first it was small... but the other he came over he came back from work and it was red and looked like miine. Im wondering if it is contagious? or what might this be causing this?
Avatar m tn Hello, These can be due to contact dermatitis, heat rash or scabies bites which are contagious. Scabies is characterized by intense itching, usually at night and by small insect-type bites lesions on the skin. Diagnosis of scabies is made by scraping the skin and viewing the material under a microscope to see the characteristic mite or eggs. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.
Avatar m tn without examination confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but it can be an allergic reaction, hives, lice, heat rash or some specific disease the diagnosis of which can be made only after examination. I suggest you an examination from a dermatologist. I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
Avatar n tn Hi, This could either be a heat rash or a drug reaction.Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with Norethisterone. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
Avatar f tn 4 days ago I woke up and was quite itchy in the anal region but just put it down to a sweat rash type irritation as I had been out all day the day before in 40 degree Celsius heat! Anyway, later that night I noticed a couple of painless bumps that were more like a rash or irritation, but it wasn't painful or anything. Now a few days later there are several bumps right near my anus (all on one side) that aren't painful or anything but seem to have flattened if that makes sense?
Avatar m tn From the symptoms it can be sweat dermatitis, heat rash, folliculitis, allergies, eczema or viral rash. Use a mild cleanser with moisturizing properties like Cetaphil. Also use cotton clothes and change the clothes twice if there is any increased sweating.Try keeping the skin free of sweat as far as possible. If the symptoms still persist then you can apply mild steroid like dermacort.For the itching antihistaminics like Benadryl or Claritin can be taken.
Avatar f tn I am understanding it takes 21 days to manifest itself. My question is, was I contagious 2 weeks ago, and how long will I be contagious. My job is working with the public.
Avatar n tn Hello, Without examination,confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but it can be contact dermatitis,rash due to friction rub with clothes, dermatitis (atopic, contact, allergic), heat rash or excessive sweating causing sweat dermatitis. You may try calamine lotion on the rash. You should also maintain hygiene and try to keep the area clean and dry, wear loose-fitting cotton clothing. Also use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove.Avoid deodorant / cosmetics.
Avatar m tn Then scabies also needs to be ruled out. Third possibility is of heat rash or sweat dermatitis. It is characterized by intense itching, usually at night and by small insect-type bites lesions on the skin. Diagnosis of scabies is made by scraping the skin and viewing the material under a microscope to see the characteristic mite or eggs. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.
Avatar f tn For a few months now my partner has had several round, red lesions on his thighs, calves, groin, backs of the knees and buttocks, ranging in size from a pimple to a dime (and much smaller red bumps on his forearms that look more like heat rash, except they've lasted as long). They itch, and some have white scales on them. Many of the ones on his calves and forearms have developed scabs from his scratching.
Avatar n tn I have had a heat rash on my neck, beside the jawline now for 14 years. I have been to a few Dr's who have said "Its just a heat rash, nothing you can do about it". My question, can a heat rash last for this long? Its been in the same place and has never spread. Its definately gets worse in the heat, it itches like crazy.
Avatar f tn I'm from California n this 90-100¤ weather is giving me a heat rash it's down my thighs and ice packs help...anyone else get rashes?
7156294 tn?1395365917 Sorry it posted before I finished. I meant heat rash.
Avatar f tn It happens anywhere on the body but very oddly it happens a lot on the side of my ankle or in the web between our thumbs and forefingers (my son and me both). It could be heat rash but then how would it be happening in the web of my thumb? My hands are quite dry.
Avatar m tn Hello, It can be due to allergic reaction, scabies or heat rash( less likely). If it is painful then herpes is an important possibility. Scabies is a contagious skin infection caused by a parasite – the mite, which burrows under the host’s skin and causes intense allergic itching. It is transmitted from objects or beddings, but more with direct skin- to – skin contact.
Avatar n tn Hi, Heat rash is a red or pink rash usually found on body areas covered by clothing which can develop when the sweat ducts become blocked and swell and often leads to discomfort and itching. Usually this resolves on its own. Fungal infection is another differential that needs to be eliminated. Are there other signs or symptoms present? Did the rash respond to anti fungal medication? Diagnosis is through microscopy of the skin scrapings obtained from the lesion.