Thanks. Can't imagine how it could be bug related, but that's at least
the third vote for a dermo, so I'll call and make an appt. Would
dearly like to go TODAY, but can't either today or tomorrow due to
presence of workmen in my house. Arrgh. itch itch itch
--- In [email protected], "Hannah Robinson"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I'm thinking dermatologist because it's also possible that it's not an
> 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:
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In [email protected], Julie
> > <parkcitycondo@>
> >
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > 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 <hermespal@> 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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