So anyways, about a week ago, I developed this rash at the bottom part of my forearm which blistered. The top layer of skin is thick and extremely easy to peel off with no pain (it just itches a bit). It's been a week, and about daily, I'm able to peel off the top layer of skin.

I have no clue what this thing is. It's about the size of a quarter.


Does anyone know what this might be?

Imago said:

Have you been outdoors recently? You may have come in contact with plants you have adverse reactions too. Also check to see if you got bitten by a spider. Or maybe your developing Soriasis

karmatornado said:

What in the hell is Soriasis?????!!!!????

Imago said:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psoriasis

...either that, or it's krs cooties.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

I have a cousin who has Psoriasis and it started out much like your describing. Sorry to alarm you it just an option

Get u some aloe vera lotion

DanceWme said:

Is that pretty costly?

I'm not metro like Jerseykrs. I ain't no glamour boy--I'm fierce!

DanceWme said:

Is that pretty costly?

I'm not metro like Jerseykrs. I ain't no glamour boy--I'm fierce!

Impetigo, a contagious skin infection that usually produces blisters or sores on the face and hands, is one of the most common skin infections among kids.

It is generally caused by one of two bacteria: group A streptococcus or staphylococcus aureus. Impetigo usually affects preschool and school-age children, especially in the summer months. A child may be more likely to develop impetigo if the skin has already been irritated or injured by other skin problems, such as eczema, poison ivy, insect bites, or a skin allergy to soap or makeup.

Good hygiene can help prevent impetigo, which often develops when there is a sore or a rash that has been scratched repetitively (for example, poison ivy can get infected and turn into impetigo). Impetigo is typically treated with antibiotics.
Signs and Symptoms

Impetigo may affect skin anywhere on the body but commonly occurs around the nose and mouth, hands, and forearms.

When impetigo is caused by group A streptococcus, it begins as tiny blisters. These blisters eventually burst and leave small wet patches of red skin that may weep fluid. Gradually, a tan or yellowish-brown crust covers the affected area, making it look like it has been coated with honey or brown sugar.

Impetigo that is caused by staphylococcus aureus triggers larger fluid-containing blisters that appear clear, then cloudy. These blisters are more likely to stay intact longer on the skin without bursting.
Contagiousness

Impetigo may itch and can be spread by scratching. Kids can spread the infection by scratching it and then touching other parts of the body.

Impetigo is contagious and can spread to anyone who comes into contact with infected skin or other items, such as clothing, towels, and bed linens, that have been touched by infected skin.
Treatment

When it just affects small areas of the skin, impetigo can usually be treated with antibiotic ointment. But if the infection has spread to many areas of the body, or the ointment isn't working, your child's doctor may prescribe an antibiotic pill or liquid.

Once antibiotic treatment begins, healing should start within a few days. It's important to make sure that your child takes the medication as the doctor has prescribed it. If that doesn't happen, a deeper skin infection or a blood infection could develop.

While the infection is healing, gently wash the areas of infected skin with clean gauze and antiseptic soap every day. Soak any areas of crusted skin in warm soapy water to help remove the layers of crust (it is not necessary to completely remove all of it).

To keep your child from spreading impetigo to other parts of the body, your child's doctor or nurse will probably recommend covering infected areas of skin with gauze and tape or a loose plastic bandage. Keep your child's fingernails short and clean.
Prevention

Good hygiene practices, such as regular hand washing, can help prevent impetigo. Use soap and water to clean your child's skin and be sure your child takes baths or showers regularly. Pay special attention to areas of the skin that have been injured, such as cuts, scrapes, bug bites, areas of eczema, and rashes caused by allergic reactions or poison ivy. Keep these areas clean and covered.

Make sure that anyone in your family with impetigo keeps his or her fingernails cut short and that the impetigo sores are covered with gauze and tape.

Prevent impetigo infection from spreading among family members by using antibacterial soap and making sure that each family member uses a separate towel. If necessary, substitute paper towels for cloth ones until the impetigo is gone. Separate the infected person's bed linens, towels, and clothing from those of other family members, and wash these items in hot water.
When to Call Your Child's Doctor

Call your child's doctor if your child has signs of impetigo, especially if he or she has been exposed to a family member or classmate with the infection. If your child is already being treated for impetigo, keep an eye on the sores and call the doctor if your child's skin doesn't begin to heal after 3 days of treatment, or if a fever develops. If the area around the rash becomes red, warm, or tender to the touch, notify your child's doctor as soon as possible.

Go see a doctor

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