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Anyone have any idea?

At, seemingly, any given time my body will break out. It itches worse than anything i can describe and ive shredded my body and broken my nails ive scratched and scratched so much. Went to see a doctor, said it was staph, gave me antibiotics, and here i am, still suffering. The antibiotics didnt do anything, because its not an infection. Its a reaction. I am certain. Ive come to the conclusion that it is heat induced. HOWEVER! When i go for my run every morning, needless to say, everywhere i have scratched burns like i poured caustic acid on it. But only for a minute. A literal, actual, minute. After the sweat starts pouring, the burning and stinging stops completely. My limbs feel “normal” as long as i am working out. I stop, cool down, come down, and the itching starts again. The only hypothesis i can come up with is based in ignorance. It has something to do with the sweat flushing out my pores. Essentially cleaning my pores from the inside, and thats why i have relief for a while. I do not know though, im not sure how to test this. I am also not a licensed dermatologist. Not like that would matter, id probably prescribe myself antibiotics, wouldn't i? Pfft! All i know is that it is NOT an infection, the affliction flares up seemingly randomly, (unless im in direct sunlight or in a hot environment) and the only things that seem to help is sweating and topical anesthetics. Ive tried hydrating and vitamin rich creams. That doesnt seem to help much.
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Coralmist · 41-45, F
Are there hives that form,?
ShadowOfMyself · 31-35, M
Not sure. Small fluid filled pockets form just under the skin and im sure thats what itches. Once i scratch the top off, it bleeds. Is that hives? @Coralmist
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@ShadowOfMyself Well for one don't scratch them directly if possible, just scratch around them. Hives look like a little welt almost or inflamed bug bite on a way.. Google hives and compare your skin. If it is, then maybe take just two Benadryl....that brings hives down, helps them go away.. if you regularly get them and it's hives could be something you're eating or new soap? Get allergy test at doctor. Sometimes they can be stress related too
ShadowOfMyself · 31-35, M
Good idea. Thank you@Coralmist
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@ShadowOfMyself no worries 🌻