Unbearable undiagnosed mystery rash.

devinmarshall

I have an unbearable rash on my arm that a nurse swears it's ringworm. It's spreading to 6 new locations on my arm. I had ringworm in the past but what I have no looks like a blotchy hives rash with a red epicenter that's starting to dry out. My obgyn suggested pregnancy induced eczema she honestly just doesn't know.

I've seen several doctors and no one can verify yet. Blood test says I'm negative for shingles. Next stop is dermatologist.

Can anyone relate?!! I'm dying here. I've had had this for almost 3 weeks now.

aliciaspinnet

Have you been referred to a dermatologist? There's a good chance that this may not be related to pregnancy and an obstetrician cannot be expected to be an expert on non-pregnancy related skin conditions.

Edited - never mind, missed the bit where you said you're waiting on a dermatologist

KellyAnn911

Could be PUPPP.  Had it when I was pregnant with DS.  It was unbearably itchy.  Started on my arms and spread to my stomach, back and legs.  It usually doesn't show up until late 3rd tri, but I developed it at 26w.  It got so bad that my dermatologist had to put me on prednisone.  It usually doesn't go away until you deliver.  I hope you figure out what it is.