When I work out I get a really itchy rash that is also hot to the touch and red. Many times I get it after just a minute of like excercise. Sometimes I get it just from walking around on campus. I often have to stop working out because it itches SO badly. I don't think it is prickly heat because it doesn't last for more than 20 minutes after I stop moving. Anyone else have problems with this or know what it might be or how to prevent it?

9/22/2006 12:23:17 AM

I had this when I ran track in high school. Within a few minutes of warming up I would start to get the itchy rash on my arms, thighs, and especially my stomach. It was incredibly irritating and I still get it every now and then. I asked my doctor and she suggested Benadryl - it worked great but if it makes you drowsy, try to look for an antihistamine that won't. I forget her explanation for the rash, but the Benadryl worked.

9/22/2006 12:57:27 AM

You talkin about chafing or just some random open area of skin that does this?

9/22/2006 3:27:09 PM

if the benadryl doesn't work for you there's a cream called Aquaphor that will get rid of even the most irritating rashes. My mom used it during her chemo, it will seriously fix anything.

9/24/2006 4:37:01 AM

u got the herp

9/24/2006 4:52:34 AM

your baseline stress level is too high

9/24/2006 5:17:33 AM

sounds like the Herp

9/24/2006 3:35:51 PM

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"your baseline stress level is too high"

Are you talking about heart rate?

I get it all over, but mostly on my thighs, stomach, and arms.

9/25/2006 12:27:38 AM

No, by stress level I mean psychological stress level. Too much stress means a lot of cortisol. I had the same problem, I would start running, the itching would peak to a point where it was unbearable. Its interesting though, if you resist itching, it goes away. When excersizing, your body will produce any kind of chemical to help you deal with the pain if you have your heart set on doing the excersizing (endorphins). It takes 5-10 mins for your body to kill the itch. Its a nice feeling, it makes the pain/fatigue of excersize seem like nothing once you bear the itch phase. I grew out of the problem, I believe baseline stress was the trigger.

Do something to lower your stress. The problem is that your immune system is overactive. Do more excersize, drugs, sex, remove the person/thing that causes stress. Do that and your rash will probably be gone. Alternatively, wash all your clothes twice in dye-free detergent. Purchase a new type of soap. Problem could be an irritant, thought I doubt it. Its probably stress. If neither of these two work, try some B-vitamins. DO NOT use benadryl or anti-histamines. The effective ones make you drowsy.



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9/25/2006 12:42:30 AM

I know people who swear that this helps: Place a large slice of potato in your back pocket and/or gently rub it on the affected area.

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0006/ai_2603000604

You should also try Gold Bond Powder and Cruex Spray Powder. One or a combination of these remedies will likely do the trick.

9/26/2006 2:23:08 AM

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"ce a large slice of potato in your back pocket"

You lost me about there.

9/26/2006 2:28:47 AM

^ Yeah, I hear you. But I know people who SWEAR that it works. Remember: It's a large flat slice--not the whole damn potato. You don't want to look like you've got a load back there.

Itchy and humiliated. That WOULD be a fucked up day!

9/26/2006 2:39:51 AM

"Hey look, the kid who's always itchy from that disgusting heat rash is packing a potato in the back pocket! What a nerd!"

9/26/2006 2:46:39 AM

^ Itchy-Crotch Potato Pants?

9/26/2006 2:52:01 AM

The same thing used to happen to me. It hasn't happened lately, though. I always assumed I had some kind of weirdly sensitive skin, because I used to break out in hives or something like it when I went swimming sometimes.

I guess I'm less stressed now. Good to know.

9/26/2006 9:32:01 AM

i heard that if you fight a tiger to the death and succeed, this condition will leave you entirely

9/26/2006 9:33:20 AM

What about a tigon? Or a liger?

9/27/2006 5:12:17 AM

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"The problem is that your immune system is overactive"

That's what a doctor told me before...makes sense because I'm a naturally anxious/stressed person. Thanks for the advise!

PS-I will try the potato thing out just for kicks.

9/28/2006 5:42:09 PM

get 8-9 hrs of quality sleep. no noise, no light. no interruptions. it helps w/ stress.

9/28/2006 5:47:02 PM