I have an itchy rash that starts out as a bump. It will turn red after itching. Gets more pronounced with heat and itches more after a hot shower. Dr said it was probably scabies, no one else in family or those that I am close to have scabies. Does this sound like scabies?
Hi, You gave history of popular eruption that are severely itchy. And the lesion become more pronounced after scratching. Itchiness is increased after hot water bath. This much history might suggest that the lesions would be purity simplex. Any other family members do not have such lesions. You did not say the fact that the lesions are itchy more at night. This rules out the possibility of scabies. Purity simplex may due to some cause like allergens or irritants. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and its cause. You may take antihistamines like levocetirizine and steroid in tampering dose. Apply mild steroid cream. I hope you hot my answer. Thanks.