[LIT LOVE]

So my arm with the torn rotator cuff, that I had a horrific flare with but is now calm, broke out in a rash/pustules that looks somewhat like shingles. But covers half my upper arm (the area that got hot to the touch when flared) and goes down my back all the way to my behind. I used sea salt spray and lotion that is drying it out, but is this a CRPS rash? I see my GP Saturday. Thanks.

[RSD ME]

I have gotten rashes on my back and neck and arms since I got rsd and they looked like shingles but I think they are rsd related. My GP said they weren't shingles and gave me a cortisone creme for the blistering and itching. It seemed to help. Hope you don't have shingles. As we all know having RSD is bad enough.

[LIT LOVE]

Originally Posted by RSD ME

I have gotten rashes on my back and neck and arms since I got rsd and they looked like shingles but I think they are rsd related. My GP said they weren't shingles and gave me a cortisone creme for the blistering and itching. It seemed to help. Hope you don't have shingles. As we all know having RSD is bad enough.

I was fairly certain it was RSD, but it's good to hear from others! So, thank you very much.

[BioBased]

After the strongest cortisone cream was a complete failure, my dermatologist told me it would not help if a rash was RSD related. The only things that seems to help are Vicks Vapor Rub and scotch tape.

[LIT LOVE]

Originally Posted by BioBased

After the strongest cortisone cream was a complete failure, my dermatologist told me it would not help if a rash was RSD related. The only things that seems to help are Vicks Vapor Rub and scotch tape.

I'll try the Vicks! Thank you.

I use a Sea salt solution that seems to help somewhat: Amazon.com : Clarisea Tone Correcting Clarifying Face Soak, 15 Ounce : Skin Care Products : Health & Personal Care

Hydrocolloid dressing SOMETIMES work well depending on the stage of the rash. For larger areas I use these: Amazon.com: Dynarex Dynaderm Hydrocolloid Dressing, Thin ,2 x 2 Inch/2 Count: Health & Personal Care

For spread out issues or acne, I use: Amazon.com : Cosrx Acne Pimple Master Patch 24patches*1 sheets : Beauty

They are the same material. If you want to try either or both, pm me your address and I'll send you some to try.

If anyone else has been upset that Morton's discontinued their Epsom salt lotion, I found an alternative that is close and inexpensive: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Procure-S...fl-oz/49912425

[Becca71]

What about the basics like Aquafor? Or Vitamin A&D (yes it is a diaper cream but it is also a good barrier cream and healing too).
If it is itchy, Sarna can help with that, layered under Aquafor.
A prescription steroid cream, have they tried that?