Why did I suddenly get an itchy, bumpy rash on my arms and torso?

[Anonymous]

Don’t say go to doctor as I don’t have health insurance and lost my job.
move been itchy on my arms, stomach and back, butt , with bumps. Why? I’ve been scrubbing in shower with a loofah all over these areas. Nothing else I’ve done.

[236color]

Okay, within your restriction here's what I would do. First get some cortisone cream and some diphehydramine pills (that's the generic name, usually cheaper than the brand name Benadryl).

Try those first, if it's an allergic reaction that should have some effect.

Next question, have you had a measles and or chicken pox vaccine, or have you been exposed to either.

If it's either chicken pox or measles, you really can't avoid a doctor visit. You will probably be ok if you have either of those but you need it confirmed because you'll need to be quarantined for a while.

Although either is possible, chicken pox is less likely. There are ongoing measles outbreaks going on due antivaxers and our rocket scientist Secretary of Health and Human Services. You might check with your local county health department to see if you are in an effected area.

All of this said with the understanding that you really should see a real doctor and not trust your health to random strangers on the internet.

[Massageman]

Why? Well, I won't say what you said not to say.
. . . . perhaps try some colloidal oatmeal soap - look for "avena sativa" on the label, Latin for oatmeal.

[KBird]

It could be a number of things, but my first guess would be Eczema.

I get it in the winter, and it consists of a bumpy rash. This often WILL NOT go away by scrubbing it, and you can't really get rid of it completely, but some topical creams (which you can get over the counter) will help relieve the itchiness/pain. Steroids are another option... but you need a doctors note for that.

I use an oatmeal soap which helps.

My friend has it all over her arms, I get it on my knees, butt and ankles... if it is eczema, STOP scrubbing!! It'll make it worse.

[Screenwriter]

Might be a reaction to too much scrubbing. Reaction to soap, poison ivy. But to get ultimate determination, see a doc. Not a doctor. Can't see anything in the photo. There are also free clinics in your town that will treat you. Get an appt with them.

[AviatorTom]

There are many things that would cause this. You may have eaten something that you are mildly allergic to.

Or, you may have brushed up against a plant that your body doesn't like.

Have you changed laundry detergents recently. I know someone who got an allergic reaction, similar to your picture, after putting on a sweater washed in a new detergent.

You can try going to a local pharmacy. The pharmacist can suggest a cream for this. In the meantime, if it itches, cover it (don't rub it) with a cold damp cloth.

[NoDecision]

Do you have diabetes? That can happen if your intake of sugar is high. This pic is also from too much sugar.

[OneViewpoint]

Looks like some sort of contact dermatitis (skin allergy). Have you been out in the woods lately? Handling any chemicals? Time is the cure. Cortisone cream will help with the itching.

[Asker]

No I’ve been working 10 hrs at my warehouse job only. Haven’t gone anywhere just to stores.

Chemicals? I just been washing dishes at home using soap.

[Asker]

There’s no woods here where I live it’s a desert 🌵, but last wk I was driving to a far rich city and the name ends with woods lol but still haven’t really been to a forest just been around some bushes

[Abbycado]

Those look like hives. If it is sudden, that is the most likely cause. That's caused by an allergic reaction to anything from food to meds.

[Asker]

I don't know what I’m allergic to as I just get itchy randomly for no reason like if I sit in my car or sit in the couch I get itchy

[whosnumber_1]

If it was only your arms id say maybe you've got scabies!

[ohsheeT]

Have you eaten anything different new laundry soap it could have been dust mites at your warehouse job

[ohsheeT]

Do you unload boxes in the warehouse job and if so what are in the boxes and do you get hot and sweaty when picking up boxes moving them it could be something on the boxes is there a cat in the neighborhood so if it's on your couch and your car seat you're transporting it one from the other from work I would think

[MrChinaski]

Dunno. But avoiding hot showers and moisturising instead of scratching is likely to be better. Skin conditions can just be annoying, or can be signs of bigger problems. I'm not a doctor.

[Aakash_Hangargi]

I don't know why maybe you are something that didn't react well possibly some meat sudden rashes comes if the meat is not good , if it's by some insect bite coconut oil or vaseline could sooth it try that.

[thund3rlight]

do you have an anxiety? maybe you need to calm your nervous system , also don't scratch too much, it will burn more and become painful. also use some chamomile tea (drink and wash your skin with it) it might have a soothing effect.

[Nikki1989]

Possibly an allergic reaction to something.

[Agape93]

Looks like hives or contact dermatitis. Basically an allergic reaction

[Asker]

Allergic to waht as I eat different foods daily?

[Agape93]

No idea

[midnightmoon05]

allergy reaction to something... it will go away...

as of now..3-4 later to this quesiton.. i bet its gone.

[supercutebutt]

It's probably nothing serious but it could be AIDS.

[AngryCarl3]

That looks like an allergic reaction. Either your loofah got contaminated or it's made of something you're allergic to.

[worldscolide]

Is there anything that's changed about your routine? Different chemicals? Different soaps? Different fabrics? Different perfumes?

[Staximus]

Have you recently started using a new medication, soap, laundry detergent, beauty products, lotions, or exposed to chemicals at work? Or eaten a new food? If so then stop.

[RareBreedOfMan]

Well, the measles are going around so just be careful.

[Anonymous]

This is what you pay your doctor to answer and prescribe solutions to. Send it to the doctor via email.

[Iron_Man]

Poison ivy or Did you get some kind of a flu shot or some allergic reaction

[kaucky1]

It's most likely a weiner wants attention so you can not stop too soon or ignore it that wants to have a gasm if was supernaturlly sweet no rash

[Anonymous]

A wise man once said don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things".😆

[Alex-Snow]

Maybe try some cortisone cream on it?

[Asker]

Will it cure it?

[Alex-Snow]

It probably will not hurt to try it. Or try some moisturizer on it.

[rgb008]

stop touching weird things

[MainCharacter6]

Perhaps bug bites.

[wkhan_87]

Elergy maybe