Suspicious spots? Advice needed!

[PJ's Mom]

They look like flea bites. I hope the itchies stop soon.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

It could be some allergic reaction too! But then if your mom has same thing...
Better go and see a doctor!

[carole]

Megan my first thought was scabies as well, they usually start between the fingers though and are very itchy, so do you have any irritation between your fingers, if so get to the doc smartly, you will need a special lotion to cover yourself with and also have to wash your bedding etc, I did think of allergies, but then you mom has them too, so that kinda outrules that I think.

Hope the itching stops soon , take an antihistimane pill for the itch that always helps , just don't leave it without seeing a doctor if it gets any worse ok.

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

No, none between my fingers. I think it rules out scabies, like everyone said, they don't itch that bad and my mother has them too. I don't think it's fleas, we gave Bella a flea bath today, and we couldn't see any, and I don't think it's from the hotel, my mom had them before we stayed.

*super confused*

Like I said, they don't itch unless I scratch them, so most of the time they don't bother me unless I subconciously scratch...

[carole]

You are indeed a puzzle, it could be allergies, perhaps both your mother and you ate something or touched something you are both allergic too, glad it is not driving you mad with the itch, does not sound too serious then, just keep an eye on them and take a pill for the itch if it gets bad, hope it all goes away as fast as it came.

[Luvin Labs]

Is it hot where you are? I get that sometimes when its hot out. Look up heat rash on google and click on images, kinda looks like that (and chicken pox, and... who knows)

Itch cream/calamine lotion... See a doctor if the itch cream and stuff does not work in a few days!...

Some people who have had chicken pox before can get it again, especially if its that bad that you still have scars!...

What places has your mom and you been that would have had those spots arise?

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

Maybe THAT'S it! It's been OVERWHELMINGLY hot out for the past two weeks... mid 90's. Thanks!

[Luvin Labs]

Originally posted by ILoveMyAbbyGirl
Maybe THAT'S it! It's been OVERWHELMINGLY hot out for the past two weeks... mid 90's. Thanks!

NO problemo... I HOPE that's it.

I got it a lot on my tummy, and my bewbs (underside mostly, where ya sweat a LOT and rubs against bra/tummy)... esp when its SO hot out.

Trying to remember wtf I used to stop the itching and make it go away....

lotion is one, trying to stay cool is another, and anti itch cream for when its real bad (since it doesn't bug you that much)...

Edit: It says on some medical sites to use POWDER and Not cream...

Recognizing Heat Rash

Heat rash looks like a red cluster of pimples or small blisters. It is more likely to occur on the neck and upper chest, in the groin, under the breasts, and in elbow creases.

What to Do

The best treatment for heat rash is to provide a cooler, less humid environment. Keep the affected area dry. Dusting powder may be used to increase comfort, but avoid using ointments or creams-they keep the skin warm and moist and may make the condition worse.

Treating heat rash is simple and usually does not require medical assistance. Other heat-related problems can be much more severe.

::crosses fingers for ya::

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

I hope that's it... and nothing worse! Thanks, Terri!

[micki76]

We have something in the south called chiggers. Looks like chiggers to me.

I NEVER sleep on hotel sheets. No matter how nice or how expensive, I take my own sheets. It's so gross to sleep on sheets that SO many have slept on, and I doubt the are washed very well OR sanitized. My mom always took sheets with us on vacation and I always will too. People laugh at me until they think about how gross those "clean" sheets are.

*shudders*

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

I think it's just heat rash. Here's what I found on this site (oddly, an Australian doctor site... lmao, just noticed that) but it describes what I have to a T.

HEAT RASH OR PRICKLY HEAT



What is heat rash or prickly heat?
Prickly heat, or heat rash, is a harmless but very itchy skin rash with small red spots all over the affected areas. It is common in Australia in hot and humid areas.

What causes heat rash?
The rash is caused by a blockage and inflammation of sweat ducts during times of exposure to heat and high humidity. These blocked sweat ducts cause sweat to escape into adjacent tissue thus producing the itching and prickling sensations associated with the condition.

What are the symptoms of prickly heat?

Tiny red spots, which usually appear on areas of the body where sweat collects, such as the armpits, back, under the breasts, chest, groin, crooks of elbows and knees, and the waist.
Irritating itch and prickling sensation.
Redness and mild swelling of the affected area.

What you can do:
Treating heat rash is simple and usually does not require medical assistance. Other heat-related problems can be much more severe.

Wear light, loose-fitting soft clothes. Avoid clothing that traps heat and moisture. Natural fabrics such as cotton are best.
Stay in cool or air-conditioned, or well-ventilated environments. Use a fan if necessary.
Take frequent cool baths or showers. Dry yourself thoroughly and dust bland types of powder (such as unperfumed talcum powder) on body creases and affected areas.
Apply calamine lotion or prickly rash lotions to soothe the affected areas, but avoid using ointments or creams — they keep the skin warm and moist and may make the condition worse.
Do not scratch.

[king2005]

Those look just like the little bites I use to get all the time. I get those from mites & any kind of clothing soap that isn't powdered Sunlight.

I know its not a bed bug, cause if it was u'd know! (the bites r bigger then that)

& its not fleas. When the dogs had fleas really bad, they still tend not to go after humans all that much & when they do, its just a few nips onthe legs & arms.


I'm still trying to recover from a bug bite I got when I was in PEI 3 weeks ago. It looked like a blood bruse, then turned into a blood bruse with puss in the middle & then it was a puss ball & that lasted 2 weeks.. now its a big ugly dry spot. I think the heat wave isn't letting it heal properly, cause I've had bited before & they didn't last thins long (too lazy to go to the clinic)