rash on upper arms, elbows, behind the knees, sometimes calf, upper back and back of neck, what could it be?
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Sounds like eczema/dermatitis.  I have it and it comes and goes.  A medication cream through my doctor, Mometasone Furoate Cream 0.1% (brand is Fougera) is the only medication I have found to clear it up fast...and I have tried many medications.  You could try an over-the-counter Hydrocortizone with Aloe 1% or higher if you want to try to fix it on your own. Any brand, in the medicine isle will have it.  It will help with the itching for now. I would see a dermatologist if you can.\n\n*** Oh and eczema is NOT an STD it's just a skin condition that's treatable and has no other side effects.  Don't worry :)
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Hi! I am really worried. I have the same thing. I have had it for a week now. It came out of nowhere and started with a throat infection. Then I got a red really itchy rash on my neck. I got some medication from my doctor and some cream to put on it. They do not seem to know exactly what it is though and now it is getting better where I put the cream but instead it's spreading beond where I add the cream, and has moved towards the back of my neck and down on my chest and to my ears. My brothers girlfriend got the same around the same time as me but hers disappeared after a couple of days. I also saw a lady in my elevator with a similar rash. Like I said it's got me really worried.. Has anyone else experienced this? Have you found out what it is yet?
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I had something similar on the back of my arm. Do you have dry skin? My doctor said it was due to dry skin. Dead skin builds up aroud a hair folicle and it creates a sort of rash. Try light exfoliation in the shower, followed by baby oil on wet skin.
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I wonder do you mean Impetigo which is a rash caused by a bacteria. You can get more information about it by clicking on the site below.
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Chicken pox usually starts with a rash on the body and face that rapidly turns to blisters with clear fluid then to pus filled blisters.  You probably have an allergy or perhaps flea bites.
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The rash is caused by a blockage and inflammation of sweat ducts during times of exposure to heat and high humidity. These blocked sweat ducts cause sweat to escape into adjacent tissue thus producing the itching and prickling sensations associated with the condition.\n\nTreating heat rash is simple and usually does not require medical assistance. Other heat-related problems can be much more severe.\n\n    * Wear light, loose-fitting soft clothes. Avoid clothing that traps heat and moisture. Natural fabrics such as cotton are best.\n    * Stay in cool or air-conditioned, or well-ventilated environments. Use a fan if necessary.\n    * Take frequent cool baths or showers. Dry yourself thoroughly and dust bland types of powder (such as unperfumed talcum powder) on body creases and affected areas.\n    * Apply calamine lotion or prickly rash lotions to soothe the affected areas, but avoid using ointments or creams — they keep the skin warm and moist and may make the condition worse.\n    * Do not scratch.
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could be psoriasis (pronounced: sore eye asses)\n\n"Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition. There are five types, each with unique signs and symptoms. Between 10% and 30% of people who develop psoriasis get a related form of arthritis called “psoriatic arthritis,” which causes inflammation of the joints."\n\na bit more info\n\n"  Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis. About 80% of people who develop psoriasis have plaque psoriasis, which appears as patches of raised, reddish skin covered by silvery-white scale. These patches, or plaques, frequently form on the elbows, knees, lower back,\nand scalp. However, the plaques can occur anywhere on the body.\n\nThe other types are guttate psoriasis (small, red spots on the skin),\npustular psoriasis (white pustules surrounded by red skin), inverse psoriasis (smooth, red lesions form in skin folds), and erythrodermic psoriasis (widespread redness, severe itching, and pain)"\n\ngood luck.. I hope this will help you get the proper help you need.  since you may not be able to cure it...but may be able to treat the symptoms and alleviate your discomfort.
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could be heat, dehydration,  Hard to tell with out seeing them.  If the rashes are itchy could be bug bites or poision Ivy.  When in doubt take em in.
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Hives, rash, itching, etc.
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sometimes it can be related to a skin allergy, such as different types of soaps or dyes, your arms and upper back would be the most sensitive to these products, see if there is something you can change such as your laundry soap or bathsoap, and see if that helps. Otherwise it would be best to see a dermatologist for an allergy test. Lost of luck.\n\nContact dermatitis is the result of an allergen (allergic contact dermatitis) or irritant (irritant contact dermatitis) that contacts the skin (e.g., plant dermatitis or diaper rash). Hives are smooth bumps that suddenly appear on the body. Angioedema is similar to hives, but involves welts that form at a deeper layer of the skin.
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If they are on you upper arms, they are probably okay.  Someone told me that if you consume a lot of dairy products, you will get those red bumps.  You can go to the dermatologist if it bothers you.  I'm sure its nothing though.
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It could be a heat rash, or chicken skin (not sure of the actual medical term but you can find it like this online) you might want to take him to a dermotologist.
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Could be a fungal infection, the body is prone to these when depressed, you will know if the soreness is very red and has a sticky (sweaty) feel to it. This is also contributed to by being overweight, and can effect the groin, belly button, and other folds of skin. If the rash has a lot of flaky skin it could also be a local psoriasis, which can also be brought on by depression. \n\nIf it is fungal canesten HC is one of the best solutions, but long term use is not recommended. If it is psoriasis ask your doctor if he can prescribe Dovobet. \n\nOn top of this use an unperfumed soap, use a lfannel and shower every day, wash your flannel after, and change your clothing regularly to prevent spread and reinfection.
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well i know something why don't u go to a doctor or maybe u should take cortizone it really helps my rashes
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not a clue---rash identification http://www.poisonivy.aesir.com/view/pictures.html#373
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I have this weird rash on my arm. Little pink bumps. Or maybe bug bites.
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the rash is generally caused by irritation from tiny hair like objects that the leaf of various plant such as Poison Ivy have on the surface.  These hairs enter your skin and the rash is the effect of your body trying to eject the foriegn objects from the skin, I believ that the leaves may also contain certain types of toxins that your body reacts to.