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Test results still not back. 🤬🤬🤬Rash is spreading all over arms and legs, my butt, neck, and has just shown an interest in my left boob. I feel utterly miserable about it. My MIL (who's had her share of skin issues) says, "Oh I always get my results back 24, 48 hours at the most. But then I've had my tests done by the specialists." Yeah alright miss smarty pants private health cover part pension, you're not helping.
I’m sorry, that sucks. I had pityriasis rosea or some such, I’m hoping it’s just a reaction to a virus and nothing more serious 🤞
I have had impetigo and Betadine helped. They sell bulk bottles so if you receive advice to use it you could decant some into a disposable container and use a sponge or paper towel to dab over large areas.
I also potentially have mast cell flares = rashes so hopefully antihistamines can help you short term if it’s that (consider getting checked for that or allergies)
Chemists sell Savlon, and chlorhexidine wash which may help prevent it spreading to others if it is impetigo or bacterial/fungal - but ask a doctor or nurse on call first as I’m not a doctor. The chlorhexidine is apparently a preventative only.
While you wait - One thing I found is if you absolutely can’t resist scratching and are going mad, then just to very lightly and carefully ‘slap’ the itchy spots - or more like quickly and lightly pat or tap it with an open hand or fingertips. Even better do it right next to it on healthy skin. It distracts from the itchy sensation without causing as much irritation as scratching.
However if it’s likely to be impetigo or the skin is in any way compromised ie. fragile, damaged, weeping, or infectious - don’t do this. Don’t touch it.
Come on test results!
Thankyou Melba 💜