Eczema

[livingwith]

I am in desperate need of help regarding my itching. I have seen my primary care physician and a dematologist several times. He indicated to me that it was some type of dematitis. I have changed soap, changed laundry detergent and have done everything that the Dr has asked me to. To no avail I still continue to itch. The itching is not only myself but my husband and daughter. I seem to have the worst of it.
I have small red itchy bumps which at times moves from different parts of my body. Prima...Read the full article

[dgilliland]

Hello,
I can certainly sympathize with you.
I have similar,and the first thought , especially as other members of the family now show
symptoms too, is scabies, which is presence of a tiny mite which is easily fixed by using
a non-prescription lotion, but very difficult to actually see the mite and test for.

You might have just a few mites, but the whole skin reacts to the effect of the mite.
I wished this to be my problem, as it is easily caught and easily cured.

Not true, for me, but I hope it is yours.
Best wishes.
David