Does it occur after sun exposure or after going in the water outside?

oh my jo...that looks just like the rash my daughter got when she was allergic to red dyes. it was kinda like hives...but yep...she got the blisters. took years for her to build an ammunity and lots of allergy shots.

I found this photo was in the hives images - so I'm thinking it is detergent related.
plus he did work a lot of overtime last week so maybe stress played a role in it too.

That would feel really awful. Poor thing.

Pity that the urgent care doctor/s weren't more help. Rashes can be from hundreds of different things from allergies, medications, viral, bacterial... you name it.

He hasn't bought a new latex mattress recently has he?

I called him this afternoon and the worst is over- still a bit itchy yet but it's all calming down.
Thanks for the all suggestions and ideas.

my son age 21 now -
has had that type of rash since he was a baby -by his belly button,
my dear mom -been passed away along while gave him a bath - I told her
that she was not to get his ambilical cord wet?
well -she did ...

It seems to disappear and come back, I believe it may be what is called -dermatitis/ eczema...

http://www.nutripharm.net/Medical%20...dermatitis.htm
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Eczema and Dermatitis
Dermatitis means "inflammation of the skin" and is considered by many health authorities as equivalent to the word "eczema". Both terms refer to a skin condition characterized by redness, swelling, crusting, scaling and usually itching. The word eczema has the literal meaning "to boil over". Eczema and Dermatitis are common conditions.

This site aims to assist eczema and dermatitis patients including those who suffer nummular discoid, atopic and seborrheic conditions. These eczema and dermatitis patients are provided with information and advice on (Nutri-Pharm’s Psoria product.)
The site also discusses treatment and medication options with regard to what is necessary in a cream or medicine in order to obtain relief.

Atopic Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis
The word "Atopic" refers to individuals who may also be affected by asthma, hayfever or other allergic conditions. All eczema patients have positive allergy tests.

The most characteristic feature of atopic eczema and atopic dermatitis and probably the most annoying for sufferers is the itch. In many cases scratching and rubbing worsen the condition by direct irritation or by causing infection. Infection with the bacterium staphylocuccus aureus (golden staph) is quite common and greatly worsens the condition.

Psoria treatment works to control atopic dermatitis and atopic eczema in several ways. The Chamomile german in Psoria has anti-inflammatory action and has been effectively used in eczema treatment [1]. A number of essential oils in Psoria have marked anti-allergy effects and the lavender oil present in Psoria has shown local anesthetic action in recent treatment studies. This would explain its anti-itch properties. In addition, the tea-tree content of Psoria has marked anti-bacterial effect on staphylococcus aureus [2], the microbe which commonly infects eczema. A number of other natural ingredients in Psoria also possess anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties.

Eczema and dermatitis are mainly a condition of the immune system and is closely associated with food allergy.

Here are some factors that may assist in the management of your eczema and dermatitis:

- Breastfed infants are relatively protected against eczema [3].
- The most common food allergens are milk, eggs, peanuts, fish, wheat and soy. In one study [4] 81% of all cases of childhood eczema were induced by milk, eggs or peanuts.
- If you have allergies to a particular food, stay away from it for at least one year. Studies have shown that in such cases many allergies are "lost" or "outgrown" [5].
- So long as there is no allergy to the type of fish involved, fish oil (which contains the long chain omega 3 oils EPA and DHA) appears to help the control of eczema.
- The flavonoid quercetin is a very effective natural anti-allergy compound [6],
which acts by inhibiting the release and formation of histamine, it is also a potent anti-oxidant.

There are a number of eczema and dermatitis related conditions for which Psoria Ointment is suitable:

Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition, affecting 2 to 5 percent of the population. It appears as reddened small bumps and scaly eruptions occurring on the sides of the nose, the cheeks, scalp and skin folds (in worse cases the armpits, groin and neck also). In infants it appears as cradle cap.

There is no single clear cause of seborrheic dermatitis, although a poor functioning immune system may be involved (as many as 83 percent of AIDs patients suffer the condition). The vitamins B6 (pyridoxine) and Biotin appear to help seborrheic dermatitis and their lack may be a causative factor. Various micro-organisms such as staphylococcus aureus (golden staph) and candida albicans may be involved in causing or worsening seborrheic dermatitis.

Psoria ointment contains many natural antibiotic compounds including tea tree oil, rosemary oil and lavender oil. These compounds help eliminate bacteria and fungi such as golden staph and candida. Psoria ointment also contains the anti-inflammatory compounds chamomile german and emu oil to minimise redness and swelling from seborrheic dermatitis.

Hand Dermatitis
Hand Dermatitis (or its older name pompholyx) is a common group of conditions that affect 5 to 15 percent of the population. There are a number of conditions including contact dermatitis, infection and eczema which contribute to the general term of hand dermatitis.

The cuticles and folds of skin around the nail may be inflamed and produce puss. The nails may be thinned or have ridges. Hand dermatitis greatly affects day to day living. Psoria works effectively in hand dermatitis because its:

1. Powerful anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties due to its tea tree oil,
rosemary and lavender oils.

2. Anti-inflammatory action due to the chamomile german and emu oil in Psoria.

3. Anti-itch properties due to the local anesthetic action of lavender, a key
ingredient in Psoria.


Contact Dermatitis
There are many chemicals in today's environment that can cause contact dermatitis.

Common allergens linked to contact dermatitis include:

nickel watches, insecticides
latex rubber gloves, condoms
acrylics synthetic resins, artificial nails
chromates inks and paints
formaldehyde cosmetics, shampoos, nail polish, paper products
fragrances perfumes, cosmetics
plants cashews, mango, philodendron, sesame seeds, chrysanthemum, dieffenbachia
vegetables garlic, onions, tomato, celery, cucumber

Identification of the allergen responsible for contact dermatitis may often be difficult. Protective barrier creams may be useful. Psoria is an effective treatment for the inflammation and itching associated with contact dermatitis. In addition, the lavender oil in Psoria has been shown to inhibit immediate type allergic reactions that may accompany contact dermatitis [7].

Psoria contains a smooth lanolin base which is easily applied.

Psoria is a non prescription medication.
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[1] Aertgeerts P, Albring M, Klaschka F, Nasemann T, Patzelt-Wenczler R, Rauhut K, Weigl B, "Comparative Testing of Kamillosan Cream and Steroidal (0.25% hydrocortisone, 0.75% fluocortin butylester) and non-steroidal (5% bufexamac) Dermatological Agents in Maintenance Therapy of Eczematous Diseases", Z Hautkr, 1985 Feb 1; 60 (3): pages 270-7
[2] CF Carson and TV Riley, "Antimicrobial Activity of Tea Tree Oil" - A Report for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (Australia) - RIRDC Publication number 98/70
[3] U.M. Saarinen and M. Kajosaari, "Breastfeeding as Prophylaxis Against Atopic Disease: Prospective Follow-up Study Until 17 years old", Lancet 346 (1995): pages 1065-9
[4] A.W. Burks et al., "Peanut Protein as a Major Cause of Adverse Food Reaction in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis", Allergy Proceed 10 (1989); pages 265-9
[5] H.A. Sampson and S.M. Scanlon, "Natural History of Food Hypersensitivity in Children with Atopic Dermatitis", J Pediatr 115 (1989): pages 23-7
[6] E. Petkon, N. Nikolov and J. Uzunov, "Inhibitory Effects of some Flavonoids and Flavonoid Mixtures on Cyclic AMP Phosphodiesterase Activity of Rat Heart", J Med Plant Res 43 (1981): pages 183-6
[7] Kim H.M., Cho S.H., "Lavender Oil Inhibit Immediate-type Allergic Reaction in Mice and Rats", J Pharm Pharmacol 1999 Feb:51 (2): pages 221-6