I have a rash, anyone know what it could be?

the rash started on my elbows and behind my knees. it has now spread up my thigh and up my arms. i havent been ill. the rash is very itchy and feels like goosebumps. u cant actually see it unless i have been scratching it for a while. i havent changed anthin; washin powder shampoo soap. i have taken anti-histamines (sp) they havent helped and tried kalamine lotion, another no goer. any clues?
Answer:
It is probably one of these things... (all very similar in nature)1. eczema - inflamed or irritated skin that gets red and itchy
2. psoriosis - a condition where the skin get dry and irritated.
3. foliculitis - iriitated skin or hair folicules.
4. an allergy to something - food or environmental.and this is what you should do.1. use some over-counter cortisone cream from the pharm., continue with benydryl or claritin as well.
2. if that don't work, or if you are curious, see a dermatologist or allergist.
3. stop scratching.
4. drink lots of water
5. switch to mild soaps and detergents - (ie: dove, cetaphil, cheer.)

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could be german measels, go to the doctor as it may be infectous.

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Pop down to your local pharmacist, they will take a look for you. Could be one of a hundred things but does sound a little like scabies (I've caught it a few times from patients)

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Excema? Psoriasis? Heat rash caused by sweating? Allergies?

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elbows and knees? sounds like psoriasis (pron: sor- eye- a- sis) to me. Its usually brought on by stress, and once you have it, there is no cure, but there are treatments (E45 cream etc.) However, i am not a GP. Go see a doctor to find out what it is.By the way, psoriasis isnt lethal or anything, just itchy!

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i used to have the same problem!! it turned out to be eczema, it was a nightmare!! try using E45 cream, i found this really helped. if that doesnt work try canesten, it has some sort of steroid in which helps repair the skin. good luck! :o)

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Could be allergic reaction. Try Zyrtec or Clarytine, if allergic reaction should be gone in 1 hour.

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Sounds like to me you have a case of heat rash. Some cortizone cream will get rid of all that. Try putting some powder on in the places that moisture can build up when its hot outside. ex: behind ur knees, in the bend of your arms, around ur thighs where your clothes rub. That will help in kepping the moisture out. Benadryl with help with the itching too. Make sure to check with a doc. if none of this works. They may give you something stronger.

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It is possible that it is not any of the conditions listed, such as psoriasis etc., but it sounds like it is irritating enough for you to want help for it. Go to your clinic, or see your Doctor.

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