OMG! AZGirl! I remember you! How's it going? I've missed you! Welcome back!

Hey that rash sounds familiar. I had something like that about 4 yrs ago. It felt like little razor blades cutting up my skin! Does your skin crack, peel, or flake off anywhere? Mine had areas like that. It was so painful! The only thing that helped was a lotion called CeraVe. Got it from CostCo at the pharmacy (over the counter). I put in on all over my body after every shower (do not towel off) and if needed spray your self with a water bottle and reapply once or twice in between showers.

Of all the lotions, creams, and ointments, this was the only thing that helped me. Eventually my skin healed and it went away.

My PCP said it was eczema. But they never did any tests on me and it never came back. I just make sure to always use CeraVe after I shower whenever my skin starts to feel or look funny even the slightest.

I hope they figure it out! Hugs...

Welcome back! Sorry to hear about your rash. I hope that the biopsy gives you some useful information. Take care.

Hi, AZgal.

Wow, that's a stinker. I don't get that but definitely hope the doc can figure it out.

Also, maybe have them check for nerve issues? It's bizarre what a nerve on your skull or in your neck can do elsewhere.

Prayers for your healing:-)

bluesun!! How are you sweetie? You look great :) I've missed you, too!

My skin doesn't crack, peel, or flake. The bumps are raised and usually when a new one pops up I can feel it...like a needle poking me. The dermatologist gave me hydrocordisone but it makes it hurt worse for about 10 minutes before I feel the relief. I will get some of the CeraVe at Costco this weekend...thanks for the advice :)

Fantod...thank you. I really appreciate it. :)

LeoX3...thank you very much. :)

(((hugs))) to all

A very big welcome back!! I have a rash as well but it's mainly on my back, stomach, and sides. I think mine is mainly due to this heat wave we are having. I hope you get it figured out and your biopsy comes back negative. Please let us all know how you are doing! Hugs GB

I've had unexplained, undiagnosed rashes for decades. First they say eczema, then it's psoriasis. It isn't either. Turns out, I'm allergic to formaldehyde and certain dyes. New clothes are sprayed with formaldehyde to keep them preserved, it's in particle board furniture, dried fruit, numerous prepackaged foods, scented products like perfumes, room sprays, make up, etc. and even artificial Christmas trees. I'm also reading up about other chemicals that can cause allergies, thyroid problems, and more.

I'm finding that avoiding those products have done wonders, as did eliminating milk from my diet. I used to have adult acne and it's now gone. I drink almond or coconut milk. Coconut oil is a great product to use for rashes, as a toothpaste, to cook with etc. Another good lotion is medicated Aveeno (not the regular, this one is pink).

gramybear...thank you for your reply. I am hopeful that I will get some answers at my dermatologist appointment this afternoon.

Carrie...Wow! You just wouldn't think that those things contained formaldehyde. I will ask my derma about it today. I'm not sure what all the blood work was for other than lupus and arthritis.

(((hugs))) to you both :)

Hi AZGal,

Do you know the results yet from your derm visit?

I hope all is good.

gentle hugs

Hi everyone! I got the results Friday. It's official....I'm a mystery. lol My blood work came back normal and so did my skin biopsy. He said it could from ultraviolet rays or from a medication. The rash isn't itchy like it was before, but it spreading down my legs. It's annoying and even more annoying since I don't know what it is.

I hope you're all having a great weekend!

((hugs))

AZGal, can they give you a steroid ointment? I don't know if that will help, but something to try.
My rash ended spreading to pretty much my entire body, even in between my fingers. I remember it being on my chest and my bra just making it very uncomfortable. Was also on my legs and ankles. Doctors couldn't do anything to help me.

I hope in your case, they can / will. Check the side effects of all the meds you're on. You never know. Also check your laundry detergent, bath soap. Maybe try using one for sensitive skin for now. I remember doing that, as well. And that goes for softeners & deodorants, and I stopped using perfumes (at least until a few months after I got better).

Oh yeah, one more tip.... I don't know what you use to scrub in the shower with, but i had to stop using those typical shower scrubby thingies (plastic netting), or the hand glove scrubber. I read on a web site if you're going to scrub that you should use something soft like a soft wash cloth, so I did that, too. Has something to do with scrubbing away your good oils and irritating your skin.

Good luck!

Hi bluesun!

After I broke out in the rash I started using organic oatmeal bar soap. It didn't really help...but I'm going to keep using it. The derma gave me hydrocortisone cream but it made it hurt worse. He put me on a prednisone type Z-pac that I will take for 5 or 7 days, I can't remember right now.

Thanks so much for your reply :)

(((hugs)))

i had a strange rash last year than no one could explain. The dr gave me prednisone twice over the course of three months orally. it went away. NOW I have this rash thats similar but all over as that one had only been in one spot. this one itches and urns and I find myself scratching it in my sleep it itches so bad..my skin burns bc of my clothes laying next to it. obviously my dr didnt try to hel me figure out what it was last time, why they never try anything idk..blood work or something man...try something dont just look at me and write me an rx...*sigh* it itches so bad its spreading too..its on my legs arms chest neck and shoulders. I saw someone say a pinched nerve could cause something like this? I was told 8 years ago after an MRI I have 2 pinched nerves...one is near my skull where i noted the rash started. I also had oral surgery on the 16th and was under anesthesia but i didnt think it would make me break out a week later... idk what to do. With out having a decent primary dr its so frustrating running to urgent care all the time not knowing what dr i might get.. I wish medicaid had decent drs in my area. I just have a few optins for drs, and most i go to just write rx's and dont ever test for anything...its so annoying