itchy red puffy rash all over arms

[leska1111]

hi everyone, my little sister has been having uncontrolable itching and its staring ti bleed sometimes too. shes only 12 and she had this for about a year and it has never been this bad, the doctor said its from eating sugar but she hasnt been eating sugar and it is insanly REDD they gave her some lotion to get rid of the swelling but it is an anti itch cream that only gets rid of the itching not the swelling and the redness. she cant go to school anymore because it hurts and she crys from such pain,...can anyone give me any advice?:/ befor i run to the emergancy room with her


This discussion is related to very itchy red blotchy rash on torso, legs arms, back, and neck.

[teddybears4ever2]

Have you tried putting chapstick or vasoline, or even some neosporin?  I might try that as well.

[skepticalpeach]

Sometimes foods have sugar in them that would surprise you. Make sure you are checking the ingredients really well. For instance, often there is sugar in pasta sauce or juice. My DH is allergic to caramel coloring and we've found caramel coloring in odd things such as canned beef stew.

For the itchy skin, try switching to a filtered shower head. The harsh chemicals from the water softener may be bothering her. You could also give her an oatmeal bath. When I get horrible rashes the best thing for me is Caladryl (the pink stuff) with Cortizone 10-plus on top of it. Also, only use creams that are hypoallergic, scent free, and non-pore clogging on her.

There are also several medical conditions that if left untreated can cause horrible rashes. Hopefully she finds some relief soon! Poor girl.