red blotchy chest/neck rash

[nurseam]

Just wondering if anyone has a 'miracle cure'!!  For a few years now, I've been getting a red blotchy chest/neck rash in circumstances where I - am drinking alcohol, anxious, nervous, excited, upset - really feeling just about any emotion.  It's gotten to the point where I do not expose my chest/neck ever - and cover up whenever I can.  I had read once that taking Niacinimide could help - and I've been taking about 1000mg of it for a few months, but am not seeing much improvement.  Anyone with any help or suggestions I would REALLY appreciate it.  

[fuffajen]

I would love to know what you are taking for hotflashes.  My redness started with menapause and an all over rash which one doctor told me was psoriasis which it was not.  I really don't know what it was.  I think an allergic reaction to maybe hair dye.  Since starting menapause I have started all kinds of allergies and try to stay away from what I am allergic to.  I used so much coritsone cream for the rash I think I caused permanant redness but when I get hot flashes, the redness on my neck and chest get terrible.  I use makeup to cover the area in general but when you get that flame going inside, I immediately turn bright red which I'm pretty sure the dialation is ruining the blood vessells permanantly.  I am on hormone replacement therapy but still get hot flashes.  If you could post the name of your herbalist and tell me the herbs you take for the hotflashes, I would be extremely grateful.  Thank you so much for sharing.

[lauren827]

Hey everyone! I have the exact same problem - try avoiding coffee, as in cut it out of your life all together, it decreases significantly!! also try taking vitamin B supplements, or eat loads of bananas, it helps SO much. Go for a walk every day when you get home from work- it decreases your stress :)
One last thing - Avoid getting burnt in your chest area, I got really badly burnt last summer and it started all over again. Gradual amounts of sunlight on your chest are okay though, as I think a bit of sun exposure also helps,  But NEVER get it to a point where you think you will get burnt.

You'll be surprised and feel healthier too :) This doesn't stop it all together, as I find in extremely nervous/stressful situations I still get it, but only in blotches- not totally a whole bright red area that doesn't go away for hours.

Hope this helps!! :)

[shellybelly712]

Hello! I'm really interested to know what the Doctors said about your skin. I have the same problem and really need to get rid of it.

[newbie860]

I have been suffering from this problem for a few years now too! It started off as  isolated events.. but over the years it has become more of an everyday problem! I have just started a new job and it happens at least once or twice a day... I am also determined to find a solution! The doctor wont prescribe beta blockers - instead he prescribed antihistamines and they did nothing for me.. I also tried acupuncture - nothing! I then tried the homoeopathic tri-phase medication and it worked ... for exactly one week! I was so upset! I'm going to ask the doctor again and ask for beta blockers.. I wish the blotches would come up in front of him so that he can see and understand my embarrassment. Thank you everyone for all the great ideas and advise .. its comforting to know Im not alone :)

[buch0122]

I too am a teacher that deals with the red blotchy, itchy neck and I'm just now starting to research to see if I can find some solutions. I have ruled out allergies and notice it most when I am under pressure. I do not however, think of this as humiliating or limiting: just annoying and uncomfortable. It is unfortunate that so many on this blog express feelings of low self-esteem and humiliation due to this condition. It really is not a big deal. Think of the people who have serious deformities and cognitive challenges etc. It’s unfortunate that we live in a society that puts so much emphasis on physical appearance but please don’t let it bring you down and limit your happiness potential.  I find that addressing it with humor is always the best policy. If I am feeling self conscious about it, I make a joke about how my passion showing up on my litmus tester (my neck) and my students laugh. If I’m having a rough day and my students/cooworkers are getting on my nerve, I will ask them to kindly save my neck and cooperate. Again, they laugh and comply. Just use humor…it makes life so much more enjoyable! Don’t lose sight of what matters in life and it’s certainly not your physical appearance.

[CyndiS09]

I suffer from this all the time. It's horrible. My whe family (women) on my moms side has this. I hate it bcuz im in Nursing School and my teachers and classmates see me like this when I get nervous and when I say my patho and some throughout the day. It's so embarrassing and I just want it to go away!