Dealing with various types of rashes... help!

I am nineteen years old, and I have contended with various rashes and eczema since my infancy. My most severe episode occurred during a childhood summer when my entire body was covered from head to toe in red crusting, an affliction that proved entirely unresponsive to any topical creams.

Upon entering puberty, the condition seemed to stabilize somewhat, and these outbreaks became less frequent. Nevertheless, I still experience a recurring redness under my left armpit every single summer, which typically subsides after about ten days.

At present, this redness has returned, accompanied by red scabs across my chest and abdomen.

I have a doctor's appointment scheduled for tomorrow, though I question the utility of such visits; invariably, I am simply prescribed creams that offer negligible relief before the cycle repeats itself. Does anyone have alternative methods for managing this, or perhaps some personal experiences to share?

So, did nobody actually send you for allergy testing?
You really need to figure out what's causing those rashes—otherwise, you're just treating the symptoms, I guess.
Maybe just tell your doctor to run some actual tests, anyway.

I mentioned this to my physician during our last appointment, as well as the one prior to that :roll:

Her response was simply that it wasn't necessary... I am at a loss.

What is the diagnosis?

Based on what you're describing, you really ought to see a dermatologist at the very least!
Insist on it.

silverscout2 said:So, I’m 19, and I’ve been dealing with all sorts of rashes and eczema since I was a baby. My absolute worst bout was one summer when I was little—I was covered from head to toe in this angry red crust, and honestly, no cream in the world could touch it.

Things finally started looking up once I hit my teens—the breakouts weren't nearly as constant. But it's still an issue. Every single summer, I deal with this redness under my left armpit that just won't quit. It usually takes about ten days to clear up.

That redness is back again. On top of that, I’ve got these little red scabs popping up across my chest and stomach.

I’ve got a doctor's appointment tomorrow, but honestly, is there even any point? Every single time I go, they just hand me some random creams that barely do anything, then basically wave me goodbye until the next visit. Does anyone have a better way to handle this? What has been your experience?

Get those allergy tests done! Seriously, why hasn't your doctor even suggested it yet? It's frustrating. Honestly, just go see a private specialist and get them out of the way yourself.