hey i have a rash that started a couple weekes ago as one little spot on my hand and now all the itching ive done it has spread to me arms and elbows and the other hand is starting to get bad as well, they are small pimple like spots, very itchy especially at night and when i think about it it itches more of course lol. i itch them and the scab and i itch them ans they bleed and then there are some that just stay read and dont scab, but they are definitely multiplying more and more, and the doctor today gave me hydrocortisone hyderm 1%, do you think that will help or do you think it could be scabbies???
Thank you for your query. It is possible that this might be scabies, sometimes diagnosed by the visible little tortious lines in the skin, caused by the parasite tunneling. The problem with most rashes, if they have been present for a while and scratching has taken place, is there is secondary infection and the diagnosis is more difficult. Cortisone might help for the itch, but will not treat scabies and can aggregate bacterial infection. For that reason I feel you should see a dermatologist whom can examine your skin under magnification and thus diagnose and treat appropriately. I trust this information helps you.