HELP!! How do you stop a spreading rash?
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You need to see your doctor and/or a dermatologist. Have you used any new soaps, detergents, etc.?
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I have the same problem. After 10 miles body glide has started to rub off but definitely helps. Be careful with vasoline. Can leave some nasty yellow stains on your clothes. The number one thing that helps is biker shorts or long tights if it is cold. They are form fitting so prevent rubbing. I like more spandex than cotton. Afterwards for the any other spots(anywhere elastic was touching my body) I soak in a tub with 3 Aveeno oatmeal packets for at least 30 min. to an hour. You'll know I'm a mom since I tried this one: Baby rash ointment clears it up super fast.
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Poor thing. Hopefully the chemist is open by now. For the skin I used Aloe Vera Bio Active Gel on my kids, as well as calamine. Cool baths helped. Piriton for the itch. Not sure about the mouth, but you could try ice pops. And lots of calpol/nurofen of course. Hope he's over the worst soon. Hang on in there.
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I am a Paramedic and see this all of the time.  As long as there is no Uticaria (Rash) or difficulties breathing which normally show up within several minutes to several hours after being stung. There should not be any alarm.  As others have suggested Ice is and an OTC (over the counter) Benydryl should help.  Be very watchful to make sure the swelling does not spread.  It is never a bad idea to contact your child's Doctor with any questions you may have.  He/She knows your child best medically and is more qualified to make definitive medical decisions.  I hope this helps.
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Go to a doctor  it could be something serious that needs attention or it could just be a plain rash get medical advice please don't play around im not trying to scare. Get professional help instead of asking ametuears .Good Luck
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Take Vitamin C with bioflavonoids, help to prevent infection and the rapid spreading of the rash cause by poison ivy and reduces swelling. \n\nTake Calcium and Beta-carotene, they help to boost the immune response and to speed healing of poison ivy. \n\nTake Zinc, helps to repair skin tissue damaged by poison ivy. \n\nUse Calamine lotion, is good to speed healing of poison ivy. \nAnother way to reduce itching is mixing 1 tsp. of water with 3 tsp. of one of these dry ingredients; cornstarch, baking soda, oatmeal or Epson salts. Make a paste and apply over the affected skin. \n\nFor cooling relief, apply over the itching area aloe vera juice, tofu or watermelon rind, they soothe and dry poison ivy immediately. \n\nCalendula lotion es very good in reducing itching, limiting the spread of the rash and helping the body to heal faster.
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You should try to find our what caused the rash. But for immediate relief, use calamine lotion, and have a anit histamine. If it does not settle you should see your doctor.\n\nGood luck
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Use salt, it doesn't go away as fast.  Just poor some in your hands and rub it on your wet skin.
804236
It's a skin rash, usually. It's caused by coming in contact with toxic chemicals. You will probably need an ointment of some kind, like Bacitracin or Neosporin. If it's REALLY bad, go see a dermatologist.
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Tie the tip with a string! That ought to stop it... including it's blood circulation! Heh... what ya know? A 2-in-1!
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You cannot go and see a doctor up there? I would try baby lotion, or something that obsorbs well. My sister used a lotion called cetaphor or something like that, her dermatologist said she should use it. She has eczema really bad on her arms and legs.  But I would highly recommend that if you are in the water don't stay in there to long, especially if it is salt water, this will dry it out more. Regular, cool water should be soothing if you have eczema, but don't stay in it to long. That lotion really worked for my sister.\n\nIf you are in a climate that is more humid than that can also help with the flare ups.\n\nYou can try something called "wet wraps". This is a treatment for eczema. Wet wraps are often made from articles of clothing that have been soaked in water. \nApply wet wraps to skin after soaking and sealing, and after applying any topical medicine. The wraps help keep skin moist and increase absorption of medicine. They also have a cooling effect. Re-wet or take the wraps off when they start to dry out.\n\n\nHope this helps. I know you said that when it gets wet it makes it worse, but this is a normal treatment, and you can get medicine to help with the rash.\n\nI to have mild eczema on my upper arms. Sometimes it can itch like crazy but its gotten better since I have been paying attention to it.\n\nGood Luck!
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Although some people have suggested scabies, it doesn't strike me as sounding typical of scabies (location is usually first noticed on wrists). Sounds possibly like urticaria (hives), which could be an allergic reaction, or could be a physical urticaria, such as pressure urticaria. How long have you had this? Does heat, such as from a hot shower, make it worse?  Is the rash worse after sitting for extended periods, or if you're sweaty? How big are the wheals (individual mosquito bite looking things)? \n\nTry bathing with Aveeno, it;s an oatmeal powder that is made to mix with bathwater, you can find it at any drugstore. Mix one packet with warm water (not hot - heat will likely make the itching worse) and soak for as long as you comfortably can (15-30 minutes).  OTC antihistamines such as Benadryl may help, but it's better to consult a doctor than trying to dose yourself with medications.\n\nIf you've had this rash for a while (weeks or months), you really should consult with a doctor, since there are some systemic conditions, including cancers, which can cause a persistent rash. Not to scare you, but they should be ruled out.
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Poison ivy: Treatment \n\nIf the rash is widespread or results in a large number of blisters, your doctor may prescribe corticosteroids. Antibiotics also may be prescribed if secondary infection occurs.\n\nPoison ivy is a form of contact dermatitis. When your skin touches the leaves of a poison ivy plant, it absorbs a small amount of an oily substance (urushiol) made by the plant. If you're allergic to this oil, your skin reacts with redness, itching, swelling and blisters.\n\nThis reaction can last up to three weeks even with treatment. In severe cases, new areas of rash may break out several days or even longer after initial exposure. This may give the appearance that the rash is spreading from its initial site. However, skin must come in direct contact with the oil from the plant in order to be affected. Scratching affected areas does not spread the rash.\n\nPrevention is the best medicine with poison ivy. Know what the plant looks like and where it's found in your area. You can also get poison ivy indirectly from contact with firewood or the fur of a pet that has the oil on it.\n\nAs soon as you have known contact with poison ivy, it may help to remove any exposed clothing as soon as possible. Then shower with soap and water to remove any excess oil on your skin from the plant. Wash your clothes before wearing them again. Reactions similar to those from poison ivy may also occur on contact with poison oak and poison sumac
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You got hive. You can take some benadryl now but it won't go away...go see the dr. and get some prednisone and hydroxizine and epipen asap. Don't scratch. The more you scratch the more they spread. If they are too itchy ask the dr. write you the rx or itchy cream also.
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I would try aloe. There are products in the baby aisle used to treat the same problem and would work for adults as well.\n Otherwise you just have to wait it out and stay out of the sun.
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I have a friend who's a Pediatrician. My son was having something similar. It was a somewhat mild rash that'd go away after a few hrs but reappear in a diff. spot. She said this happens randomly & they dont really know why. Its a harmless rash, doesnt hurt the child, and there's nothing they can really do about it. I cant remember what she called it though.... Since I've been letting my son sleep in only his diapers & with the ceiling fan on, he hasnt been getting the rash so i'm thinking this was heat related. You might try this.... Good luck!
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Hmmm...\n\nI still think they are hives.  A minor case may only stay around for a day or two.  Hard to tell, but if they really start bothering you, go to a free clinic, to be safe.\nYour health is more important than money.\n\n Another possibility is ringworm ( a fungus), but I think it stays for a while without medicine.\n\nHere is another idea.  Go to your nearest pharmacy the next time you break out.  Then ask the pharmacist what he thinks you can put on it.  He/she might recognize the rash and be able to help you...\n\nGood luck!  Let me know ok?