Red Itchy Blotches after getting Wet

[metswinningitall]

Im 17 and for a couple years now whenever I get wet, including shower, pool, beach i get these red itchy bloches on my chest, ribs, neck and sometimes arms. This is very annoying and Im not alergic to Water and it's not the soap or water...Im going to college in a month and I can't have this. Please Help!!!

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
Thank you for your update. Having an allergy test, whether a ***** or a patch test, may also help determine the specific trigger. It is also possible that stress, which can lead to lowered immune system, is responsible. Try to relax and avoid stress. Take care always.

[metswinningitall]

Yea..when i take a shower i only get couple latley..then when i go to the pool and i feel one itch..i get out for about 15min and anytime i go in after i dont get the blotches anymore

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
it is good to know that the blotches are resolving. It is important that the trigger (in your case, possibly the change in weather) is identified. If itching persists, over-the-counter antihistamine medications may also help. Take care and do keep us posted.

[metswinningitall]

No just blotches...but they actually are starting to go away finally...maybe the change in weather lol...But its just red blotches that itch for 30-45min..they stay there..the itch stays there for a couple minutes then go's away

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
How are you? Are there other symptoms present? This could be an irritation, hives or hypersensitvity reaction. Further evaluation and allergic testing, as mentioned by beanie485, will indeed help identify the underlying cause. Take care and do keep us posted.

[beanie485]

go see a a ear nose and throat doctor and have them perform an allergy test on you