Welcome to the Dermatology Community! **PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING**

[martikadragoon]

WELCOME TO THE DERMATOLOGY FORUM **PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING**

Do you have questions about a rash, bumps or anything skin related in general?
Do you have a skin disorder that’s rare and your looking for others with it?

Feel free to ask any questions you have and we will strive to provide accurate answers and advice in a timely manner. We have people of all types and ages here in the Dermatology community as well as Doctor Bhupinder Kaur, MD who can give excellent, professional opinions and advice.
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1) Please JOIN the community. Once you have had a chance to look around, why not create a profile and tell us a little about yourself, we have many things you can do to personalize your profile including adding pictures, and widgets.

2) Once you’ve created a profile, click on “My MedHelp” and check out the many great features: settings, trackers, notes, message, and photos.

3) Feel free to post on the current threads, or even create a thread of your own. It’s easy to get the hang of.  Ask any questions, no question is dumb, and we will be sure to answer it quickly. Be sure to ask your doctor before trying any new treatment for your problem. Most of us on here are just other people interested in helping, we aren’t MD’s so keep that in mind...

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[jessica513]

over the last few days i have come out with a really spot chest. i also have an itchy red rash on my neck and on my cheek bones that is very irritating. just wondering if you had any advice on what it could be. thank you

[Heartsy71]

I am unable to use hardly any kind of lotion on my face.  The only thing that I can use for moisture is Clinique, the yellow lotion in the bottle.  Everything that I try to use, I can taste in my mouth and then I get a headache.  Does anyone else have this problem.  My daughter also has this problem.  I have had really severe headaches from trying to use a new lotion or cream on my face.  Even some of Clinique's products I cannot use.  Sometimes along with the headache I will be nauseated.  I used a sample hand lotion product in a store one day and within thirty minutes I could taste it in my mouth.  I got a really bad headache and had to go home.  I tried to wear contact lenses, but the eye solution would be tasted in my mouth within a few minutes.  I know this is unique, but someone else must have had this problem.

[denichi]

my son is 33 years old.  sufferers from bipolar.  Has severe plaque psorasis all over his body..From his toes to his scalp.  He is on medicaid and is having a tough time finding a doctor to treat him.  He also needs financial assistance.  we live in Allentown, Pa. and are desperate hor help.  please, please help us.  thank you

[AVA2011]

I have extremely itchy bubble-like blisters predominantly on one index finger, but it does appear on other finger & both palms.  I also have what appears to be a different type of splotchy rash on my abdomen, forehead, chest, on the side of my left eye & on both ears.  At one time I had a rash on my eyelids but this has cleared up.  This has been going on for weeks, with varying levels of severity and it seems one area will heal & something new will pop up.  I’ve taken 2 rounds of steroids, currently using Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP, 0.1% & over the counter Hydrocortisone. I had negative results for on the T.R.U.E Patch test (29 allergens) that was performed by an Allergist. The Allergist would like for me to have blood tests my liver, kidney and thyroid function (I’m having blood drawn tomorrow).  The constant itchy, not to mention the appearance of various the various rashes/blisters is driving me crazy!  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. . . .

[cowgirl331]

I have  a rash of little clear bumps that have come up on my fingers and hands.you can not tell they are there without touching, but my fingers fell swollen and they itch a little, mostly if I put in warm water.
My hands are very dry and cracking and do this every winter but never had this rash with it. I am a little concern because my grandson had some kind of infection in a sore on his chin,, Dr never would say what it was just put him on antibitics.
Since then I have had a yeast infection, (which I never get) and now this on my hands. Could it be Bacteral ?

[krishie]

anyone please help me. i had scratched 3 marks of chicken pox on my face. i am very worried that this will give me a scar. i am currently having my chicken pox for 3 days now. please. someone help me?
what should i do and what cream/gel should i apply to lessen the chances of forming scars? and how long will the scars stay?