allergic reaction but bug-related. If the dermatologist is worth
her/his salt, s/he will be able to tell if an allergist is the right
way to go, and additionally, could at least provide some possible
symptomatic relief.
My 2p.
On 5/16/06, hermespal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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>
> Not poison ivy, oak or sumac--different kind of bumps. But thanks for
> the thought. I was leaning towards something contact/organic as it
> broke out within a day of taking a walk that included a stroll through
> waist-high or taller wildflowers. I had on sweatpants. But whatever.
> Doesn't explain concentration on the back/underside of both arms
> between elbow and shoulder. Pretty random on legs/hips. A few spots
> around waistband area.
>
> I was leaning dermatologist, but I'd really like to know what caused
> this so I can avoid it happening again. It's bloody annoying. And I
> don't really have allergies, so it's an unwelcome surprise too.
>
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> --- In [email protected], Julie
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> wrote:
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> > Could it be poison ivy (or oak or sumac)? If so, try Zanfel. Great
> stuff.
> > Expensive, but worth it.
> >
> > If you want a professional opinion, I'd probably try a dermatologist
> before
> > an allergist, but it's so much more fun to have us diagnose you,
> right? Oh,
> > and if you're using over-the-counter cortisone creme, you probably need
> > something prescription-strength.
> >
> > On 5/16/06, hermespal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > >
> > > Okay, here's a question for ya'll. I was too late to try it on Gene.
> > >
> > > About two days ago I acquired a rash-like skin condition on my legs
> > > and arms that is clearly an allergic reaction to something I either
> > > contacted or ingested. I have no idea what. It itches, scratching
> > > makes it worse, and liberal application of cortisone cream is not
> > > making much of an impact.
> > >
> > > Do I see a dermatologist or an allergist?
> > >
> > >
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