Replied by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 05/12/2015
Rachel, can there be something you are eating that your skin doesn't like (anymore)?Replied by Beth (Ct, US) on 05/12/2015
Dear Rachel,
This sounds to me like it might be lichen sclerosus in which case you should see a doctor to get a proper diagnosis. Enter Lichen Sclerous into Google and then click on images and see if any of those photos look like your rash.
Replied by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 05/12/2015
Dear Rachel, How soon is your doctor's appointment? I would want to make sure this is not a Scalded Skin Staph Rash. (No burns involved, but it resembles scalded skin.) My son had this condition as a newborn and it is very serious. His skin, too, would just rub off, no matter how careful I was. His infection was also in skin creases. He was treated with topical antibiotics and it was effective. Since then, I have heard of using Goldenseal Powder directly on the rash with success. Turmeric, internally, is often used for staph. Turmeric powder externally may be a suitable substitute for the Goldenseal.
You could look for internet pictures of "scalded skin staph" and see how they compare to what you have.
If you should develop fever or chills or weakness with this, please get immediate help.
Please let me know how it goes. I hope you will soon figure this out and get it healed.
~Mama to Many~
Replied by Myway (Usa) on 05/12/2015
Leila, let's do a bit of sleuthing for the problem. Here is what I would do in your situation.
1. Use a different, non-perfumed laundry detergent.
2. Sleep in 100% cotton sheets (no microfiber synthetics)
3. Avoid use of feminine pads that are not organic Based. The chemicals to process the plastics and cotton are toxic to many people,
4. Use a soap that has black seed oil (nigella sativa) as the number #1 ingredient to wash your skin.
5. In the morning, On a low setting, dry the affected parts with a blow dryer.
6. Use a 50/50 water/ACV (Apple cider vinegar- organic) and wipe the affected areas. Let dry. It may sting. Add more water if it burns too much.
7. Apply gold bond powder after this has dried.
8. At night, do the ACV treatment as described above, then, after it has dried, put a light coating of organic coconut oil. Do not use the powder at night.
9. Take an Epsom salt bath 3-4 times a week until healed. The magnesium content will reduce inflammation. If you are near an ocean, sit in the water 30 minutes a day. Ocean water has a great amount of magnesium - much more then the Epsom salt baths.
I have used this method on many people who have fungal activity, myself included. It takes, on average, 3-4 weeks for complete healing.
I hope you get some relief!
Myway,
:D
Replied by Rachel (Mississippi) on 05/13/2015
Thank yall for the responses! I'll take all of these into consideration, and I definitely plan to go see my doctor to at least get it diagnosed. Do I need to use my gynecologist or regular dr?Replied by Sp (New Jersey) on 05/13/2015
Hi Rachel, two thought come to mind. Could it be shingles? Have you had any corticosteroids recently, either in pill form (like prednisone) or topical ointment? In which case it would be a bad reaction.Replied by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 05/13/2015
Rachel, I would probably go to the regular doctor, unless you would be able to see the Gyn. sooner.