Question 1

can you help? i woke up to an itchy rash on chest, arms and neck?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: There are many things that could cause the skin to itch.  Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections can cause rashes on the skin. Insect bites can also be the cause of a rash on the skin.  Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 2

help please i woke up to an itchy rash on chest, arms and neck. what is going on?

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Allergy: Could be allergic or a contact like poison ivy. Don't scratch it that may lead to infection. Think if you put on anything , ate anything or contacted any allergen . Gardening?
Steroid anti itch cream is a start if continues see a dermatologist

Question 3

upper back pain for 3 days and now red bumpy itchy rash on chest, shoulders, back, and upper arms? ideas? also no one can touch me without pain

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Chicken pox?: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chickenpox/basics/definition/con-20019025

or shingles...

be careful, you might be very very contagious. There are some good antiviral medications. You should get checked out!

Question 4

itchy, blotchy red rash on chest that seems to be spreading.

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Go to the ER NOW!: Dont delay walk, get in a car, bus, train, whatever you need to do and go to the nearest ER NOW!

Question 5

rash on chest & back. had a month now spreading but only those 2 areas. small & scatter 20ish spots pink not raised, little itchy, 1/2 size of a dime?

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Rash: Sounds like a case of dermatitis.You need a short course of prednisone to start.

Question 6

red bump on pubic area and not painful. noticed it and red rash on chest and shoulder for a week that's itchy. what could it be? please help?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Red bumps on your pubic area need to be seen by a physician because they usually need treatment.  Red itchy rashes are also important to treat.  They can range from infections which are also contagious such as strep or herpes to skin conditions such as allergies and eczema.  Please do not delay getting a diagnosis and proper treatment.

Question 7

rash on chest not itchy or painful. red, generally more round but not perfectly round, spots seem to by "dry" skin. skin can be scratched off.?

Accepted Answer

Pityriasis rosea?: This is just a good guess. Could be other things. But if it's pr it will resolve on its own. However it could be other entities i would hate to scare you with here. Suggest a derm eval.

Question 8

i developed itchy inflammed rash on chest after wrongly putting anitfungals on it thinking it was fungus.now the rash is more red n itchs.how to heal?

Accepted Answer

Secondary infection : It sounds like a recurrence of the pityriasis rosea has developed an infection, most likely, staph.  Rec: antibiotic ointment and/or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream

Question 9

small bumpy rash on chest not really itchy not widespread little red bumps some raised some not

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Red bumps: The rash you are describing could be one of a number of things.  Non itchy, to mildly itchy rashes on the chest can be associated with viruses (which resolve on their own), or can be a form of a more chronic skin condition.  If the rash does not resolve spontaneously, or if it worsens it is best to see your physician.

Question 10

i am experiencing  rash on chest and rash (quality: itchiness, blisters, bumpy, red or bluish purple) .

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Rashes can be hard to figure out without looking at them. A rash can happen sometimes if a person's body is reacting to the germ causing viral or bacterial symptoms (sort of like an allergic reaction). Strep throat bacteria can make a toxin that causes reddish rashes. Allergy to certain foods or other substances can create rashes. Little blisters can be viral, bacterial, or contact dermatitis.

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Can you help? i woke up to an itchy rash on chest, arms and neck?

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Help please i woke up to an itchy rash on chest, arms and neck. what is going on?

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Upper back pain for 3 days and now red bumpy itchy rash on chest, shoulders, back, and upper arms? ideas? also no one can touch me without pain

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Itchy, blotchy red rash on chest that seems to be spreading.

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Rash on chest & back. had a month now spreading but only those 2 areas. small & scatter 20ish spots pink not raised, little itchy, 1/2 size of a dime?

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Red bump on pubic area and not painful. noticed it and red rash on chest and shoulder for a week that's itchy. what could it be? please help?

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Rash on chest not itchy or painful. red, generally more round but not perfectly round, spots seem to by "dry" skin. skin can be scratched off.?

A member asked:

I developed itchy inflammed rash on chest after wrongly putting anitfungals on it thinking it was fungus.now the rash is more red n itchs.how to heal?

A member asked:

Small bumpy rash on chest not really itchy not widespread little red bumps some raised some not

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I am experiencing rash on chest and rash (quality: itchiness, blisters, bumpy, red or bluish purple) .

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