Anyone seen a rash like this before?

[~Kaz~]

Thanks Elyse - I've never had psoriasis before so don't know what it looks like but I might mention that to the doc next time I see him. The rash on my legs in the photo is much worse than the rest of the areas which are more spotty but just as itchy. It does flare up with heat and the places I've got it lend to that theory as well.

[Elyse84]

I get it the worst on my legs in that exact place. I do get it all over the rest of my body - but in rather smaller patches (more like 50c peices or smaller)

One thing that i forgot to mention - it might look quite dry - but do not under any circumstances exfoliate it! ( I made that mistake & it made it much worse!) Once the itching calms down - try and put some paw paw cream on it - i found this helped heaps - sometimes more than the quaterzone.

But you really should get it checked - the quaterzone you are using may not be the right one and could actually be burning the skin and making it worse - even if it is stoping the spread of it.

Pine Tarsel baths are also good for soothing it.

I soooooo feel for you though, its a horrible feeling!

[~Kaz~]

thanks for the extra ideas. I haven't even been game to shave my legs since giving birth!! (eeewww I know but I'm too scared!).

The cream seems to be fading the rash - it is less angry looking. I'll keep going with it for a few more days. My doc is happy to refer me to a skin specialist/dermatologist but it's nearly a 2 hour drive away so I've been trying to avoid that if possible.

I'll try to get some paw paw ointment too. Cheers