Heat rash vs poison ivy

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Avatar n tn I have experienced something very similar to that myself. In fact I never thought it was poison ivy. I thought it was heat rash or a fungal infection since it occurred in areas that would get warm and moist as the day went along and I perspired; an example would have been under my bra line on my back and front under both breasts and the middle of my sternum where my bra had crossed. I just put anti fungal Gold Bond foot powder on since I had not had insurance then.
1540112 tn?1293016134 Hello, It can be due to poison ivy or hives. The rash that results from the poison plants is a form of allergic contact dermatitis. Symptoms include redness and itching of the skin, development of rash and sometimes development of blisters from rash. Once it begins, the rash will usually clear on its own by 14-21 days. Treatment is directed at controlling the itching. Apart from oral steroids, You may take oral antihistaminics like benadryl or zyrtec.
Avatar n tn It's hard to know how to fix it, if you don't know the source. It could be hives, an allergic reaction, heat rash, eczema, or many other possibilities- lots of conditions are itchy rashes. I'd have the rash looked at by a doctor so they can see it in person and ask some more detailed medical questions in order to determine the source.
Avatar n tn to add to what i wrote, the rash is itcy, has a yellow/orange oil, and flakes up and scabs just like poison ivy would. i really think its poison ivy, but i really dont know why it would keep showing up. it breaks out, goes away after a week, then i dont see it for 2 weeks, then comes back. i was worried it was in my bed sheets or something, but im also worried i have contracted an std from oral sex. please help!
Avatar m tn Hi, How are you? The rash and itching from poison ivy usually get better gradually and go away completely in two to three weeks. Treatment should be continued at least this long because the rash can come back if medicines are stopped too soon. Take your medications as prescribed by your doctor and avoid exposure to the plant to prevent recurrences. If symptoms persists, it is best that you inform your doctor for proper management. Take care and do keep us posted.
Avatar n tn Could it be like poison ivy/oak? or some kind of rash or bug bite? try putting some medicated lotion like gold bond on it. if it doesnt go away in a day or so call your doc!
Avatar m tn I have a rash on both of my elbows. About a week ago, I had poison ivy on my neck, chest, hands, arms, and legs, but not on my elbows. I was prescribed Kenalog Cream, which reduced the poison ivy to basically scars. I thought I was bitten by a bug on my elbow a couple days later, and it went from looking like a bug bite to looking like the attached picture. Some of the raised, red welts have a small dark mark in the center, some don't.
Avatar f tn Ok so about a month ago I had unprotected sex with a friend (I know stupid mistake). Anyway, the next day I started having "symptoms" which included an itchy feeling and tingling. I saw what looked like tiny red bumps on my shaft that went away like two days later. Then the tingling continued for a couple more weeks. It felt as though my pants were also rubbing the tip of my penis raw.
2102615 tn?1333613633 Is it best to leave sites of poison ivy infections COVERED? or UNcovered? I have a SEVERE breakout of poison ivy (or oak - not sure which one, exactly), and am afraid that the clear liquid oozing out of the worst sites will actually cause the rash to spread. But - then again, I'm also afraid that COVERING it will prevent its ability to dry out and eventually HEAL. What's best??
Avatar f tn I have had this red itchy rash on the inner part of my arm where my elbow is. I first thought it was poison ivy. I've never had poison ivy before so I wasn't sure. I've had this for going on two months. It started as a small cluster of red bumps. About the size of a pencil eraser. It's now the size of a half dollar. The itching isn't as bad. I have used hydrocortisone cream, calamine lotion, Neosporin, and Benadryl.
Avatar m tn I got something for the itch until i can see a real doctor I had a family friend who was a nurse look at it.
Avatar n tn Hello my name is Spencer , i am currently 13 yrs of age and i would like to figure out wat this is i am currently very itchy and i think i have "poison Ivy" inside my nose is there any chance i can die from this horrible itching posion inside my nose i have not visited a doctor yet because my parents say its not that bad but i think so so if there is a helpful Doctor out there willing to let me know if i should go to doctor or if i could die please let me know thank's so much, Spe
Avatar m tn This came after a weekend camping in my native Southern Illinois. I am usually prone to poison ivy, so that really would come to no surprise if i did indeed have it. I am just a little skeptical that it would be poison ivy, with it being cold around here and all. I figure it would have died off. Anyways, I have a rash on my pelvic area (on my penis too), my right leg and on the top side of my hands.
Avatar n tn but still no improvement. Next came a dermatologist who initially told him it was poison ivy and treated with topical and oral steroids. When it started to improve, he went back into the tub and broke out all over again.....dermatologist has taken a skin biopsy which came back negative and told my husband to just stay out of the tub for 2 weeks. rash seemed to dissipate and last nite he went back into the tub at about 90 degrees and didn't even turn the jets on high.
Avatar m tn s anxiety from school stuff and maybe thinking about the poison ivy like what you said happens to you when you think about poison ivy. At my school they have a student health center I can go to during the week if it get's worse or doesn't go away, but I'm hoping it will go away after a few days. I talked to my mom who's a nurse about it and knows I stress a lot and said to keep an eye on it.
Avatar f tn How are you? Contact with the oil of these plants: poison ivy, poison sumac, and poison oak causes most people to have a rash, blisters, and itching. The symptoms of an allergic reaction to poison ivy, sumac, or oak include the following, from least serious to most serious: itching, red blotches, blisters, fever, headache, swelling of throat and eyes, overall swelling of your body, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Usually the rash is first noticed 1 to 2 days after contact.
Avatar f tn Multiple times a day I get severe burning and itching in the exact same area I had the poison ivy rash and have to run to the bathroom to scratch myself for any releif. In the summer on hot days it is 10x worse and feels like I still have poison ivy as all day it burns and itches when I walk, stand, sit, no matter what I do. Any kind of sweating in the area where I had poison Ivey feels like I am pouring salt on a fresh wound.
Avatar f tn I burned some cut brush 4 days ago with poison ivy in it. I have no rash as of yet on skin but I do have a sore throat and some slight chest congestion. I’m worried about my lungs and want to know how long before I’m out of danger of a serious reaction.
Avatar f tn Do you have poison ivy anywhere else? such as your hands? if not then i would guess it would be pretty hard to just get it in that area...unless you were getting down and dirty in the woods..lol..i would go see a gyno..it could be a number of things. Some types of yeast infections cause pimple like bumps that can spread quickly. They are external ones and develop after sweating and stuff like that.
Avatar m tn Also it might appear as maybe like a rash that wont go away, maybe looks like poison ivy. Ive had it for about three months now. Every STD ive checked and i cant find anything that appears to it or stays this long. please someone help me. Doesn anyone know if any stds would give you a symtom similiar to this.I have a gf and we have sex without condoms, we have dated for about two years and i recently got this.
Avatar n tn in the last three days i have had a bunch of little blisters occur on my forearms and the back of one calf. They are exremely itchy. I believe it may be poison ivy. But, along with that, I feel like I am being picked by a pin all over my body, but the picks are intermittant, and never in the same place.