Question 1

the last guy i slept with was 8months ago with no protection he has been tested and is clean. i have an itchy skin near anus with2tiny blisters could it be herpes or just a heat rash? was itchy this morning

Accepted Answer

Could be hsv: if painful and lasts for week or more, could be hsv..might consider getting culture or antibody blood test for hsv...would not have sex till dx made.

Question 2

the back of my knees have been so itchy for about 2 months now. at first i thought it was a heat rash but then my skin started turning lighter. help!

Accepted Answer

Eczema: Eczema [atopic dermatitis] behaves this way and responds to prescription topical steroids. Sometimes it is allergic reaction to something such as bacitracin or other ointment you might have been using there.

Question 3

woke up this morning with an itch on the skin next to my anus,it was hot and moist down there. could this be a heat rash? when its aired it goes. i also put bactroban and it helped.been running around again and it got itchy. could it be anything els

Accepted Answer

It could be many: different things including an STD. See a health care professional for an evaluation and accurate diagnosis in order to achieve effective treatment.

Question 4

heat rash was itchy but now feels like it burns on fold of skin between chest and stomach, how long does it take to heal and anyway to speed it up?

Accepted Answer

A week: It can take several days to a week for a mild skin rash to heal. If you have an extensive area of involvement or a more serious rash it could be a bit longer. Moisturizing lotions and keeping the area cool and free of friction ot rubbing may help.

Question 5

after putting ice directly on skin with heat rash, i developed itchy rash where blisters are joined red and itchy.was not itchy before it.whats this?

Accepted Answer

Cold urticaria: Rarely, you can develop hives due to Exposure to cold temperature. This is called cold urticaria. Though usually harmless, if the reaction affects the whole body, it could turn out to be as serious as any other allergic reaction. Please consult your doctor for some needed tests or to carry medication to deal with an emergency.

Question 6

good day trust you well i got a rash on my abdomen for about a week now very itchy i was suspecting it was a heat rash from cycling and wearing tight 2nd skin and spandex ?

Accepted Answer

Might be true: If you keep the area clean &amp; use a mild over the counter hydrocortizone cream 2x/day it would likely fade in a week. If that doesn't help it may need to be looked at.

Question 7

i have a allergy on my face (heat rash) . i usually get this in the summer season. and my skin gets itchy and hot. 
i am allergic to sulphur and penicillin.
what should i get that can help please?

Accepted Answer

Rash: These lesions would likely need to be examined and more history obtained to be able to provide you with useful input about the diagnosis or possible treatment.

Question 8

can a heat rash be red but non-itchy?

Accepted Answer

: Rarely, if at all is a heat rash not causing any itching or  .Bath or shower in cool water and let skin air dry. Use CALAMINE lotion or cool compresses.

Question 9

i have got rashes and itchy skin on buttocks. how do i cure it?

Accepted Answer

Yeast infection: Sounds like a yeast infection. Go see a doctor to be evaluated.

Question 10

a lot of bumps on my chest! it is super itchy when i sweat! is it heat rash? as far as i know, i'm not allergic to anything.  help?!

Accepted Answer

Rash: A rash is best evaluated in person by a doctor for a specific diagnosis. The breast bone is a common place for rash/heat rash especially due to sweating and heat. Try a topical anti-itch cream and consider adding a non-sedating antihistamine once or twice per day until rash is gone. Keep area clean and no scrubbing.

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The last guy i slept with was 8months ago with no protection he has been tested and is clean. i have an itchy skin near anus with2tiny blisters could it be herpes or just a heat rash? was itchy this morning

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The back of my knees have been so itchy for about 2 months now. at first i thought it was a heat rash but then my skin started turning lighter. help!

A member asked:

Woke up this morning with an itch on the skin next to my anus,it was hot and moist down there. could this be a heat rash? when its aired it goes. i also put bactroban and it helped.been running around again and it got itchy. could it be anything els

A member asked:

Heat rash was itchy but now feels like it burns on fold of skin between chest and stomach, how long does it take to heal and anyway to speed it up?

A member asked:

After putting ice directly on skin with heat rash, i developed itchy rash where blisters are joined red and itchy.was not itchy before it.whats this?

A member asked:

Good day trust you well i got a rash on my abdomen for about a week now very itchy i was suspecting it was a heat rash from cycling and wearing tight 2nd skin and spandex ?

A member asked:

I have a allergy on my face (heat rash) . i usually get this in the summer season. and my skin gets itchy and hot. i am allergic to sulphur and penicillin. what should i get that can help please?

A member asked:

Can a heat rash be red but non-itchy?

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I have got rashes and itchy skin on buttocks. how do i cure it?

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A lot of bumps on my chest! it is super itchy when i sweat! is it heat rash? as far as i know, i'm not allergic to anything. help?!

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