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.
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 no longer in constant itch. I cannot be happier! Yes, occasional, mild itch but it's been mostly negligible. I'm truly grateful. The spots though, still feel crusty and drier. Moisturiser does seem to provide some kind of comfort at this stage. I'm hoping it helps with the fading of scars as well.
Aesthetically, I'm still spotty. While I've decided to stop worrying about the marks, I will confess it's still a sigh each time looking in the mirror. I make it a point not to scratch or pick the spots, and I'm pinning hope this discipline is worthwhile for the upcoming big day.
Sleep-wise, definitely better. No longer waking up in the wee hours to scratch. Again, I'm grateful.
Am still on antihistamine. Have not worked out for the past weeks too.
I've also resumed my body moisturiser!
The greatest relief though, is that I'm no longer in constant itch. I cannot be happier! Yes, occasional, mild itch but it's been mostly negligible. I'm truly grateful. The spots though, still feel crusty and drier. Moisturiser does seem to provide some kind of comfort at this stage. I'm hoping it helps with the fading of scars as well.
Aesthetically, I'm still spotty. While I've decided to stop worrying about the marks, I will confess it's still a sigh each time looking in the mirror. I make it a point not to scratch or pick the spots, and I'm pinning hope this discipline is worthwhile for the upcoming big day.
Sleep-wise, definitely better. No longer waking up in the wee hours to scratch. Again, I'm grateful.
Am still on antihistamine. Have not worked out for the past weeks too.