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…to think this might not be eczema?

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jezlifecoach · 09/11/2025 17:49

Hi, I’m hoping someone can help me as I’m currently waiting for a dermatology appointment and I’m at my wits in.
im mid 30s and never had any major health issues. A few years ago I started to get an eczema rash on my upper inner arm and armpit area. I saw a few doctors and they all told me to use steroid cream which calmed it down quite a lot. It’s been coming back now and then - not really sure what’s triggering it.
anyway, about two weeks ago I started to get a rash on my neck and check and on my shoulders too. I thought it was my necklace so stopped wearing it but it hasn’t healed. I thought it was stress but went on a mini break and it got worse. I’ve tried anti fungal and hydrocortisone cream for a week now and it’s not made much of an impact. While I’m worried about that I’ve had a rash come on my stomach side. (The same side as my arm and armpit eczema) the itch is driving me crazy. I’ve never had it on my stomach or neck / chest before so am wondering if it’s something else. I’ve attached a pic so you can see it all in its glory! My chest and stomach are reaching a point where clothes are uncomfortable. Please advise if you can! Thank you x

…to think this might not be eczema?
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Winter2020 · 10/11/2025 02:42

I wonder if it could be scabies? If it were scabies the little rows would be a burrow and the general redness a reaction to their waste I believe.

Perhaps worth having a look at scabies pictures and diagnosis and see if you can rule it out.

It would most commonly be between fingers I believe.

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