Question 1

i have a itchy rash on my legs, developed early pregnancy and hasn't gone away. tried fungal creams, and neosporin no help. dial soap makes much worse?

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Pregnancy rash: There is a plaque like strange-looking rash associated with pregnancy. It is usually treated with a short course of oral cortisone.  However it is always a good idea to check with your doctor.

Question 2

how can you tell itchy rash of scabies from a pregnancy related rash?

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Scabies gets worse: Scabies is a mite infestation, so without treatment it will get worse and worse.  It is extremely itchy, and often the bumps will bleed from all the scratching.  Usually a pregnancy-related rash will not be so severe nor gradually worsen over time.  Also, scabies is contagious; pregnancy obviously is not.

Question 3

is severely itchy skin, especially hands and feet during the night with no rash a normal sign in late pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: It is difficult to make a proper diagnosis since I am not there to see the condition. I recommend seeing a dermatologist so that they can make a proper diagnosis and give you something to get rid of the condition or relieve symptoms.

Question 4

hi. i have a rash on my upper thigh and both my legs behind my knees. it is itchy at times. mostly after i showered and during the night. i take my post pregnancy multivitamines, zinc and vit c with my xarelto 10mg. can it be a side effect?

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor, preferably a dermatologist. 
Wish you good health!

Question 5

i have itchy rash on legs, foot, and stomach, remedy?

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Need to know what it: is first. These lesions need to be visualized &amp; a history needs to be obtained in order to make an accurate diagnosis.  Sometimes lab testing or biopsy is necessary.

Question 6

i have a very itchy rash on legs and arms. raised bumps which scab over due to scratching. i've recently travelled to the us (stayed in hotels).

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Many answers: You should see a dermatologist re. This problem. Some of the potential answers include flea bites (as more and more hotels are allowing pets to be in the room), bed bugs, etc.   By the way, how recent is "recent"

Question 7

a very itchy rash on the outside of leg and looks bruised ?

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RASH:  This rash would need to be evaluated medically for one to make an accurate diagnosis &amp; to recommend an effective treatment plan.

Question 8

i have a itchy rash and pain in my legs sometimes they go numb?

Accepted Answer

Numbness with rash: the itching and rash with numbness may or may not be related. sometimes due to nerve pathways, we perceive sensations like itching as numbness, but not usually. if the rash does not go away with an over the counter steroid cream and the numbness persists, you must see your doctor as numbness is unusual in this setting.

Question 9

itchy rash, scabs over and bleeds when itched spreads   on legs?

Accepted Answer

Rash: It can be from different things, you should see a doctor for an accurate diagnosis.

Question 10

i have derm appt - but in mean time i have red bumpy itchy rash on part of lower right leg. it's now started on left. what could this be?!

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Could be minor...: Dermatology is all about appearance. I am guessing it is an erythematous papule ("red bumpy"), which honestly could be an insect bite, or contact dermatitis, both of which are common. However you mention pregnancy; there is a condition called PUPPP: Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy, which are terribly itchy red bumps! See what the dermatologist thinks!

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I have a itchy rash on my legs, developed early pregnancy and hasn't gone away. tried fungal creams, and neosporin no help. dial soap makes much worse?

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How can you tell itchy rash of scabies from a pregnancy related rash?

A member asked:

Is severely itchy skin, especially hands and feet during the night with no rash a normal sign in late pregnancy?

A member asked:

Hi. i have a rash on my upper thigh and both my legs behind my knees. it is itchy at times. mostly after i showered and during the night. i take my post pregnancy multivitamines, zinc and vit c with my xarelto 10mg. can it be a side effect?

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I have itchy rash on legs, foot, and stomach, remedy?

A member asked:

I have a very itchy rash on legs and arms. raised bumps which scab over due to scratching. i've recently travelled to the us (stayed in hotels).

A member asked:

A very itchy rash on the outside of leg and looks bruised ?

A member asked:

I have a itchy rash and pain in my legs sometimes they go numb?

A member asked:

Itchy rash, scabs over and bleeds when itched spreads on legs?

A member asked:

I have derm appt - but in mean time i have red bumpy itchy rash on part of lower right leg. it's now started on left. what could this be?!

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