Odd skin disease -- or reaction -- or spider bite???

I have had two breaking outs -- literally over night a large blister appears with a small cluster around it. The scar from the first one is about 1/2" diameter circle; I shaved it off in the shower, then 2 days later did the same thing and it went away. That was about 3 weeks ago.





A few days ago a second cluster appeared on the same arm, much lower. I'm planning to take this one to the doctor.





I have skin that is call icthyosis -- fish like and scaly; natural redhead with lots of freckles and super sensitive skin.





I thought the first one was a spider bite. I had no red marks indicating poison running up my arm, and the skin wasn't necrotic, so I ignored it. But now the second batch.





Do you know anything about something like this happening?

Odd skin disease -- or reaction -- or spider bite???
Hi Torit, I sent you a email I hope you get it, you answered my rash question yesterday about the antibiotic.


I think your rash, now that I read your question here is like mine too.


mine started with a spider bite, or so I thought, two little bites 1/3 inch apart, like fangs, on my lower inside leg, then it turned to round clear oozing itchy mess, and would get worse with skin to skin contact.


went to 4 doctors and was told ringworm, psoriasis, eczema, poison oak, dermatitisis, allergic reaction, stress... I have had biopsy and blood tests, to no availe. I hope this helps and you can write me at:


http://www.myspace.com/taradiddle


and let me know what you find out, good luck to you too!
Reply:I think taking it to a doctor is a good idea.





Could be an insect bite or another kind of allergic reaction. But the reaction is scary enough that you should get it checked out if you don't have a good idea what it is.





Good news is that it doesn't sound like anything serious or life-threatening, but you really need a doctor to tell you for sure.
Reply:For what it's worth - ichthyosis is rare - and whilst there's no special "treatment" - lubricants, emulsifiers, bath oils can help. Soap apparently makes the condition worse and should be avoided. You are obviously correct to get proper medical advice. I would have thought spider bites are extremely rare - and the likelihood it's your inherited icthyosis flaming up again.
Reply:I agree with you %26amp; Warren. Taking it to a doctor for competent medical evaluation is the most prudent thing to do.





Just a guess here: Perhaps you were scratching it in your sleep %26amp; scratched it so hard %26amp; long that you developed a blister (based on your skin sensitivity %26amp; a possible allergic reaction)? Check under your fingernails for loose/dead skin cells %26amp; that could reveal part of the problem. The unanswered question being what caused you to scratch so?





Best of luck in this %26amp; hope it turns out as something minor.
Reply:Don't panic but it might be time to look up key words... . . . . .'bed bugs' (Harvard Study). Use Google. Be sure to read it BEFORE yanking up the box spring (or you WILL be sorry you didn't). You're going to need the Kirby for this one.
Reply:Just go to a Dermatologist and they will probably do a biopsy on it. A spider bite is most likely the last thing it is but I guess its always a possibility.
Reply:do you have a white circle in the center? If so then what you have is ring worm.Do you have a dog? Ring worm can be passed to you by pets. If not then I'm really not sure what it is.
Reply:My oldest daughter has a skin condition similar to yours. Our family doc has it. Anyway, that was a small way of saying; I understand.


When my daughter was 5 she had the same thing happen, yes we went to the doctor, and it turned out to be shingles. Essentially shingles is the adult form of chicken pox.


Being that I am not a doctor I would suggest seeking a medical opinion.


Shingles look like spider bites, that's what I thought mine were when I got them, but alas no. So don't scratch, use Calamine or Benedryl if they itch, and make an appt.


Also, if they do itch, soaking in an Epson Salts bath may help.


Good luck =)
Reply:Sounds like Impetigo - where you had a small 'bite' pimple or something and it gets infected (crusty part)


You should just head to the MD because it won't go away


I'd keep it clean with alcohol or peroxide and apply a trace of antibiotic ointment until you get to the MD.


Good Luck.
Reply:I believe that you may also have a condition called Hidradenitis Supprativa.of re-occurring boils/ cysts/abscesses , that are often misdiagnosed as ingrown hairs, herpes, being unclean or over wieght and folliculitis. This is a newly diagnosed skin condition , but there is a lot of info out there. It shows up in people that have other health problems.... its worth a check out.


Here is a link :


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidradeniti...





or the HS_USA page is ..


http://www.hs-usa.org/hidradenitis_suppu...





If this sounds like it might be you, READ it, PRINT it out, and TAKE it to your DOC.


Its better to try to start treatment soon, it can spread over the body if left untreated. These boils can become quite large and painful. Sometimes even lasting for weeks or months , do not attempt to POP them they can then tunnel under your skin and spread all over the body. Most common areas are armpits, groin, binkni line, inner legs, and intimate places and basically anywhere that sweats and rub against clothing. Stress is a big inducer.





There is a support group at MSN





http://groups.msn.com/HidradenitisSuppor...





This is also a link to a PDF of a study in Germany about HS and if it is genetic... I thought it was intresting :





http://www.hs-foundation.org/pdf/2000_Cl...





and a yahoo one, and I am open for questions!


I have had this for 8 years, I was misdiagnosed for a LONG time, It was very embarrassing, painful and scary. I am just trying to help out so you don’t have to wait as long as I did.





Currently I have 5 , 2 next to each other on my right inner groin. 2 in my upper HAIR area, and 1 med sized on my butt on the panty line, and they do come every week or so. I find that certian foods, not having a regular showering regimen, wearing clothing that irratiates the area.. and STRESS usually are a precusor to getting one.





I also prefer to use NEXCARE bandages.. there are 2 kinds I like for comfort and stay put reasons..


the first is like a clear bandaid.... soft on the edges with a small area of bandage... helps with those buggers when they are on bikni line.. usually stay for me.. or occasionally on my inner thigh for those I like the foamy sponge like ones that are beige in color.. I think they are 3M.
Reply:Try the source below for some skin rash information.





www.healthy-skincare. com/diagnose-my-skin-rash.html
Reply:Be careful and do not delay


Please go to a dermatologist.