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What Could It Be If Having Rashes On Back, Abdomen And Thighs Which Itch Considering Having Warm Baths Before Bed?

Hi, During our harsh Canadian winter months, I have broken out in a skin rash on my back primarily, some on my abdominal area and a few on my thighs. I like to take warm baths before bed and have found that stopping this practice appears to allow the condition to improve. These are tiny pimple-like rashes which have a tiny scab on them. They can become itchy particularly after wearing a wool sweater for the day. Any suggestions as to what this might be.
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
From your history and description, you seem to be having asteatotic eczema, a type if eczema associated with extreme dry skin.
You could apply a topical steroid containing hydrocortisone or fluticasone twice a day for 15 days till the itching improves.
Use a good moisturiser preferably containing colloidal oatmeal as frequently as possible so that the skin is always hydrated.
Avoid hot water baths. Lukewarm water is OK but always moisturise within 3 minutes of having your bath so that moisture is trapped in your skin.
Use a soap free cleanser like cetaphil cleanser as soaps can make skin drier. Use very little cleanser.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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What Could It Be If Having Rashes On Back, Abdomen And Thighs Which Itch Considering Having Warm Baths Before Bed?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. From your history and description, you seem to be having asteatotic eczema, a type if eczema associated with extreme dry skin. You could apply a topical steroid containing hydrocortisone or fluticasone twice a day for 15 days till the itching improves. Use a good moisturiser preferably containing colloidal oatmeal as frequently as possible so that the skin is always hydrated. Avoid hot water baths. Lukewarm water is OK but always moisturise within 3 minutes of having your bath so that moisture is trapped in your skin. Use a soap free cleanser like cetaphil cleanser as soaps can make skin drier. Use very little cleanser. Hope this helps you. Take care.