Skin Issues

In general, skin needs sufficient hydration, but I don't know that the symptoms you describe are a result of dehydration. We also need a certain amount of fat in our diets for healthy skin. That is one of the reasons why fish oil supplements can help people with skin inflammations.

In your case, scaly rashes can be a result of more than one cause. Sometimes they are due to a fungal or bacterial infection, but not always. Since it is not itching, that would make an allergic reaction less of a likelihood.

I did a little internet searching, and would like to suggest you look at the following page and see if the symptoms sound like what you are experiencing:

http://www.medicinenet.com/pityriasis_rosea/article.htm

Another website that might provide some insight is:

http://symptoms.wrongdiagnosis.com/cosymptoms/scaly-rash/skin-symptoms.htm



It would be best to see a medical practitioner. If that isn't possible, some other things to consider are any recent changes to what you are consuming, food or supplements. Have you made any changes in cosmetics, moisturizers, shampoo or body washes? If you identify a change and eliminate it and the condition subsides, they could be related.

If it continues, seeking medical advice would be best. Good luck.

You might try showing it to a local pharmacist. They may be able to point you in the right direction for an over the counter medication. However, if it is due to a bacterial or fungal infection you'd need a prescription.

I agree, you should have it looked at. I had something like this and a nurse at my church said it was ringworm. I went to the doctor & it's just a Vitamin D deficiency/eczema. I take Vitamin D and Cod Liver Oil everyday and try to eat certain foods from a list that are good for eczema (which means I have 2 types) and it seems to stay away. I also have a prescription cream my doctor gave me and if I get real desperate, I use that once or twice a day. Definitely get it checked out, it could be a number of things.

Have you been exercising and sweating alot? Possibly not changing right away after a workout? I was using one of those bands that is supposed to help you sweat more - and I recently noticed some lil rash too- I was told it may be ringworm because too much moisture and stuff. So that is just another thought. Cure- Make an appt with Dr and he can prescribe a medicine that will clear it up.

Don't know if that helps but hope you get better soon.

You don't get ringworm from just too much moisture, it is the actual fungal infection caused by dermatophytes, which are microscopic organisms that live on the dead outer layer of skin. A moist environment allows these little pests to cause the problem.

Chesire,

I was not trying to "correct" or criticize your prior post--just add some details for better understanding. I am glad you were able to resolve your problem. :flowerforyou: