I'm aware that asking for it on the internet is not such a great idea but I know we have a few people here who might have a recommendation. Not looking for a diagnosis, just advice on who to see about this.
I've suddenly started having some severe rash problems - has abruptly spread to cover about 75% of my body, very itchy and painful, and is also on my feet making it painful to wear shoes. I'm not sure whether it would be most appropriate to see a general doctor, a dermatologist, or an allergist. I'm leaving Tuesday afternoon and heading out of state for three weeks and don't have any regular doctors here. I live in NYC so someone may or may not be able to see me quickly enough. I'm going to see the general school doctor Monday if I can but who else should I try to call for an emergency appointment?
I have a history of eczema but am not sure this is eczema, my last meds expired and I don't have any more refills so I can't just try that and see. Eczema feels similar but the skin usually thickens and this is not doing that. Was thinking allergies but I haven't changed soaps, detergent etc recently and haven't had any new foods. So would a dermatologist be my best bet? (I used to see an allergist for the eczema.)
I've suddenly started having some severe rash problems - has abruptly spread to cover about 75% of my body, very itchy and painful, and is also on my feet making it painful to wear shoes. I'm not sure whether it would be most appropriate to see a general doctor, a dermatologist, or an allergist. I'm leaving Tuesday afternoon and heading out of state for three weeks and don't have any regular doctors here. I live in NYC so someone may or may not be able to see me quickly enough. I'm going to see the general school doctor Monday if I can but who else should I try to call for an emergency appointment?
I have a history of eczema but am not sure this is eczema, my last meds expired and I don't have any more refills so I can't just try that and see. Eczema feels similar but the skin usually thickens and this is not doing that. Was thinking allergies but I haven't changed soaps, detergent etc recently and haven't had any new foods. So would a dermatologist be my best bet? (I used to see an allergist for the eczema.)
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