wierd raised rash

[meghan_massacre]

I recently developed a strange burn like rash on my forehead.  At first, I thought it was a big zit forming, but it continued to grow bigger.  It feels like a burn and looks like a burn but I never burnt myself, and it's been there for a week.  I'm wondering if maybe it is a spider bite or something.  I really don't know what to do about it, and it's not going away.  It's pretty raised, oddly shaped, red, bumpy, burns, and hurts if I touch it.  Please help me out.  I really don't want to go to the doctor if I don't have to.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Glad the post was of some help to you. It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for your symptoms and a proper clinical examination if your symptoms persist.

Let us know about how you are doing and if you need any other information.

Post us about what your doctor advises.

Regards.

[meghan_massacre]

thanks!
i think that should help :)

[meghan_massacre]

thanks for the help!
i'll try that. :)

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

This could be an insect bite.

You need to wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites.

Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps. You could take some oral antihistamine medications like cetrizine or loratadine. You need to maintain a good personal hygiene .

Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.

For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone or desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).

Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms.  

Let us know if you need any further information.

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for the symptoms and a proper clinical examination and discuss whether you would need any antibiotic medication.

Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how she is doing.

Regards.