I have these rashes on my legs...there not that noticeable but they are spreding now. I got the first one about 2 months ago......and now recently they are three of them. They are about two inches and itch alot. when i scratch them it starts burning......at first it looks like a bruise with a pink tint over it. Where the rash is the skin is really dry and it is pealing off now.....i dont know what it is. At first my sister said the first one looked like a ring worm but now the new ones are bigger and they itch. I cant go to the docter but if anyone knows what this might be or if i should go to the emergency room tell me please i really need some advice because i dont know anyone and now i am getting really scared. Please help me

J_9

Are they round and raised? It could be ringworm, which is not really a worm, just a fungal infection.

The attached is a pretty good picture of ringworm. If it is, then it can be handled by over-the-counter fungal medications such as any medication that will take care of athlete's foot, jock itch, or yeast infections. Just know that it is HIGHLY contagious.

spoiled_spazz_009

mambe you should go to the doc cuz my sister once had something that sounds the same and it turned out that she had scabies.she got a nix creme to rub on the rashy spots of her body and it cleared up in a couple days

31pumpkin

Crybaby -
It sounds like a ringworm to me too. Or allergic rash ( my daughter gets that when changing the cat's litter box,etc) Scabies I've seen more in hidden areas of the body(like under arms & groin especially)
The anti-fungal creams & sprays are available OTC. But if that doesn't clear it up in a few days then it is not ringworm. Scabies doesn't go away on its own & nix is good. As long as you don't have one big bullseye rash getting bigger, then it doesn't sound too serious- just very bothersome.

Crybaby9112001

Thanks you guys....when J9 sent that pic i looked at it but mines didnt look anything like.....the marks are still there and it still itches but ever sense i stopped scratching it doenst get inflamed... i havent done anything for it just because it has calmed down but it is still visilble and still itches. A lady said it looked like a fungal activity caused by the boots i wore and she said that i should go to the hospital.....but as j9 might now im not really a fan of the doctor ( i have so many problems with my body and i still wont go)
could it be a fungal viris and if it is do i have to go to the doctor?

J_9

It could be a fungal infection, ringworm is a fungal infection also. It could be a form of athlete's foot that has spread.

As 31Pumpkin said you can go to the store and get anti-fungal creams. Lotrimin AF is a good one.

binx44

it sounds a little like my problem... i'm allergic to fake metals (stuff like pants buttons etc..) and cheap laundry detergant.. maybe it is whats bothering your skin.. though i would seriously get it checked out if i were you

31pumpkin

You wouldn't know for certain if u don't get the rash checked medically. And I can't recommend that, but if u won't - it sounds like it is not getting worse.
Try the Lotrimin fungal spray daily. Make sure u have some on constantly(like reapplying after shower,etc.)
The Lotrimin (generic tolnaftate 1%) should help with the itching.
If this doesn't clear it up in a couple of wks(& yes, lose the boots) then it it may not be a fungal rash. Fungal rash can spread so do not touch it & then touch another area without washing & drying your hands first.
P.S- fungal is not a virus. Just as bacteria is not virus.
As long as it is not spreading & weeping (or oozing) u should be ok till u see how the Lotrimin works.

Saruh

It might be hives. They itch occasionally and when scratched they raise; sometimes they turn a yellow white (like when you are bloated or have a sunburn and press your fingers against them). Don't scratch they just get worse... #1 reason for hives is... they don't know. An antihistamine like Benedryl works for some people.

dkh

morgellon's?