inbitesizes

6 weeks into the rashes Finally bade goodbye to the itch (PHEW)! Spots have faded quite a bit though my skin still looks patchy. I also stopped topical steroid cream this week since the itch hasn't been bothering me. I understand it helps a little in terms of fading scars but I am too, concerned how it thins the skin. Especially so that I consistently applied it for the past month or so. Also noted that the packaging of the cream cautioned about application spanning over a month. 7 weeks into the rashes While I've not developed any new spots, my skin's been itching this week. I reckon it's the healing and drying out. A closer look at my skin and I can see it's somewhat scaly, tight and visibly dry. Also I've been scratching (where did my discipline go?) hence bigger, broad bumps have emerged. They aren't the inflamed, raw-looking bumps like what we saw initially. I guess it's just irritation from my constant, guilty scratching. Resumed topica...

4 weeks into the rashes Definitely noticed less bumps on my torso. Most have flattened to light brown, crusty-to-feel spots. Fewer but bigger bumps still emerge on the four limbs. Like before, they first appear like welts that itch considerably and eventually subside to tinier but lingering red spots. Usually within an hour or two. I also noticed this seem to aggravate at night. I had correlated this to night showers but a trip abroad proved otherwise. Was out till late one night and the welt-like bumps came still. Also stopped my Physiogel body moisturiser for the time-being. At least for the limbs. It was making the welts feel rawer, and longer to subside. Still, am consciously reminded not to scratch. 5 weeks into the rashes Things have improved tremendously over the week. Hardly noticed new bumps on my torso. For the past few days, I didn't notice welts on my limbs either. I've also resumed my body moisturiser! The greatest relief though, is that I'm ...