KittenMoon Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I'm a bit concerned because some red "hives" seem to have broken out on my torso region- my chest and stomach mostly. I'm hoping it's just a minor allergic reaction (can't imagine to what though) or a case of contact dermatitis (maybe to a detergent or something?) Or maybe it's the sudden heat up here and it's from sweating? Anyone else have any ideas? They're noticeable but not super red, spread out, don't seem to be getting much worse. I'm confused because I rarely have reactions to things. My only known allergies (besides pollens and the like) are raw fish and loratadine (Claritin). Link to post Share on other sites
michelangelo Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I have no known allergies. But I broke out with a horrendous case of hives that would not quit! Last summer. I had to go to a doctor to get a prescription for steriods (something called something like a medrol medpak?). i had to take 'em for a week. I got them after visiting my MIL's home with is filthy and she has rodents. Long story short, I was there to remove her from squalor. The doctor figured I got bit by mites or something. It took about a month for the episode finish. But noting I tried until I started the prescription worked at all. And i tried all of 'em. Cortaid, claritin, etc. The hives started and would fade in one spot and erupt elsewhere. but got increasingly worse with multiple hives welts starting all over the place at once. Link to post Share on other sites
2sunny Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Could be a heat rash or even an allergy... Benedryl (sp?) may give you some relief, but it takes a while to work... try not to scratch- it will make it worse.... Link to post Share on other sites
Author KittenMoon Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 They don't itch though. It's just like little red blotches. Very strange. I think I'll try some Benadryl. Link to post Share on other sites
basscatcher Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I get this from time to time. For me its usualy from sweating and wearing to tight of pants around my torso. My skin gets irratated. It should go away in a day or two if you don't irratate the skin in that area. Link to post Share on other sites
climbergirl Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 They don't itch though. It's just like little red blotches. Very strange. I think I'll try some Benadryl. This probably not what's happening, but worth checking out........HSP (henoch sholein purpura-and I'm absolutely spelling it wrong!). My son had this a few years back.....it started on his torso (we thought it was hives at first) and the blotches ended up on his legs. HSP is kind of like inner bruises manifesting itself into 'bruises' you can see on your skin. It's not contagious and usually goes away on it's own. Link to post Share on other sites
Tim'sAngel Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Has anyone heard of 5ths disease? I had when I was about 10 or so. It is red splotchy patches all over your body and it is really nothing more than that. I think maybe you could run a fever with it, but I didn't. I didn't feel anything other than embarressment from looking like a red cheeta. Maybe this is what you were talking about Climber? Link to post Share on other sites
alphamale Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I'm a bit concerned because some red "hives" seem to have broken out on my torso region- my chest and stomach mostly. How old are you KM? Most allergies don't develop until your mid to late 20's. I was never allergic to anything until I turned like 26 or 27. If you are in this age range you may be developoing an allergy to something new. Link to post Share on other sites
Author KittenMoon Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 Has anyone heard of 5ths disease? I had when I was about 10 or so. It is red splotchy patches all over your body and it is really nothing more than that. I think maybe you could run a fever with it' date=' but I didn't. I didn't feel anything other than embarressment from looking like a red cheeta. Maybe this is what you were talking about Climber?[/quote'] I had this as a preteen. I got this crazy webbed rash on my arms and legs. It was kinda cool. Link to post Share on other sites
Author KittenMoon Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 How old are you KM? Most allergies don't develop until your mid to late 20's. I was never allergic to anything until I turned like 26 or 27. If you are in this age range you may be developoing an allergy to something new. Could be. I wasn't allergic to raw fish until my late teens (which hamstringed my love of sushi and sashimi fairly well- thank god for the vegetarian sushi movement). But I'm starting to think it's a heat rash that's just taking its time to fade on my pale skin. Link to post Share on other sites
Outcast Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 You really ought not try to get diagnoses from strangers on the Internet. The safest thing is to go see an actual doctor. Link to post Share on other sites
Bullgator Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Well, some of us *are* actual doctors. I was just waiting for her to post a pic. <Kidding> ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Bullgator's statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Not intended to diagnose, prevent, or treat any disease. Link to post Share on other sites
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