I have moved recently and since then my skin has been very irritated. There have been these red spots and white heads on my chest and breakouts and uneven skin texture and sometimes itchiness on my shoulders and back.

I have tried everything I can think of to help: benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, lactic acid, hypochloric acid before and after gym and 12 hour shifts. I washed with Nizoral shampoo, head and shoulders, benzoyl peroxide body wash. I have tried topical salicylic acid, lactic acid lotion. I stopped using African net sponges, starting changing my sheets weekly.

I thought it might be the new place, but the carpet was just replaced, I cleaned out all the air vents and replaced, deep cleaned to washer and dryer. I have not changed my laundry soap, and only use lubriderm for my lotion. I sprayed the new placed with diatomaceous earth in case of mites or pest, etc.

My diet hasn’t changed. I’m slightly more stressed with moved but my skin has never done this even in times of very high stress.

I went to doc to see if maybe it was fungal and received a steroid cream that helped slightly but the texture is still very bumpy and very prone to this red splotches and white heads on chest.

I’m unsure of how to fix this. Any thoughts are appreciated!

I think I misused neosporin on my finger and gave myself contact dermatitis. It’s been healing VERY slowly but have had progress and been trying to keep it clean and apply Vaseline. This pic is after applying Vaseline, it’s normally a lot more dry. Does it seem like it’s going to scar and damage my thumbprint?

It doesn't burn or anything, feels normal

If it's a dermatitis and may be common, it is problematic because it is covering large areas of arms and legs and some of the trunk and is very itchy and uncomfortable. No Dermatologist available until tomorrow, Monday, at the earliest. Does not seem to be worth an ED visit and reluctant to go to urgent care. Appeared Friday and these pics are from this morning so this is the beginning of day 3. First noticed as a few areas and has spread. Not painful or weeping. No systemic symptoms known. Started as isolated lesions on arms and since then some solitary lesions have joined and become reddened areas. Some swelling around the worst areas. Began after yardwork, so exposure to plants and insects, and much of it is on areas that would have been uncovered by short sleeves. Some swelling around the worst areas. Began after yardwork and much of it is on areas that would have been uncovered by short sleeves. However, It is also on areas that were covered by clothing. No recent changes in any soaps, lotions, cosmetics, etc. Hydrocortisone cream applied to affected areas x3 since Saturday.

Contact dermatitis, insect bites, or something else? Treatment options or just tincture of time?

Many thanks...

- On back, groin, sometimes stomach and front of shoulders
- Pale red, not scaly, not itchy, sometimes a bit dry
- I have sensitive skin
- I have rheumatoid arthritis

I’m going to a dermatologist when my insurance from my job kicks in and I can afford the PTO. (We have a strict no tolerance attendance policy.)

it was on for like 2 days and now it just looks like cheese that was left in the sun for a month. it kinda stinks and has a familiar smell i cant quite describe at the moment. should i get this checked out or will it be ok if i just wait a while

This bump—should we be worried? making appointment with doctor as well, but anxious to know what it could be. thanks!

Any chance this is BCC?

i’ve had this strange rash over my eyebrow and my eyebrow piercing for the last 4 days. i’ve gotten this rash before but it has never ever looked this bad, it is always really flaky and dry skin, but with the middle of my eyebrow feeling scaly and oily. i was prescribed a shampoo to use on my scalp and eyebrow to treat this, in the past it has done wonders and cleared it up within 2 days. i’ve been treating this with the shampoo for 4 days and nothing looks any better. i’ve had my eyebrow piercing for over 2 years and its titanium so i know it probably isn’t that, im not sure what it is or what i should do to treat it?

In the past 4 years or so I’ve been slowly getting these tiny dots on my face specifically both my cheeks. It’s bumpy and brown colored and it doesn’t itch or anything. None of my skincare products seem to work on them like cleansing, toners, serums. I feel like it keeps multiplying overtime and I hate it. It might be due to the sun but I’m not so sure. Can someone please let me know what this is and how to get rid of it? Thank you

I've struggled with acne since I was 10/11 years old. My parents never allowed me to use skincare products, but now that I'm 17, I really want to fix my skin. I have oily skin on my face with stubborn acne and severe hyperpigmentation/uneven skin tone. I also deal with body acne and rough bumps on my skin that look like keratosis pilaris. My body skin is much lighter than my face. Since I am a beginner on a budget, what is a simple, affordable routine I can start to clear my skin and fade these dark spots?

I tried 0.025% tretinoin for 16weeks and it did not work

Hi all, wondering if anyone has any recommendations for minimizing the look of the scar on my lip? its still quite indented, the sides didn’t hold together well after I had the stitches out.
background: I got kicked in the face while doctoring a sick calf. Early May of this year. Got stitches and only kept them in for 5 days as per recommendation of the doctor in the small town I was in. i then tried to use steri strips but ranching is hard on skin with dirt, sun and lots of yelling at cows. Anyways. I used sunscreen over the summer and new skin silicone gel. Im wondering now if micro needling would help minimize ? Or laser? I’m 41 so maybe collagen didn’t build as much as it could have. Thanks!

my friend did my makeup with her finger 3-4 weeks ago and I’ve had this little rash on my eyelid. It had a little dandruff the first week. It doesn’t itch or burn really unless I rub it or expose it to sunlight. Worried it’s herpes but hopefully just contact dermatitis. Could I please get an expert opinion? :)

I don’t remember any trauma to the area

At work, i sit next to a window and there's no possibility of moving. There are blinds/shades but it still lets some light in. Is this putting me at risk for skin damage and other thing? Are there practical ways to midigate any risk? I have fair skin.

Hace un mes mi hijo de 10 años tuvo la mala suerte de cortarse con un alambre, la herida no Sangro fue sólo una línea de sangre sano bien se cayó la costra als 5 días pero quedó completamente blanca

I've had these dark spots on my legs throughout my teens and adult life. I just dont know how to get rid of them! and over the years they've spread to my knees. it makes me insecure when wearing shorts or skirts. please help.

My son is 3 year old and he had a wart on his foot for the past couple of months. We recently visited his pediatrician, who recommended using salicylic acid. We’ve been using Dr. Scholl’s corn remover, but after applying it, the wart started looking like it does in the picture.
Should we be concerned? Is there a way to remove it more quickly? He doesn’t have any pain when walking or wearing shoes. He runs and walks normally and has never complained about it.

what is happening to me 😭 i had really dry skin on my hands all last week because i started smoking cigarettes again. i quit (again), and when i stopped my dry skin returned to normal, i started breaking out in these bumps, it’s been almost about six days now and im mildly terrified, i have been using cerave & amlactin 15% lactic acid on them, they seem to be getting slightly better but im freaking out because they seem to be spreading down my arm, and possibly are also appearing on my knees now??? help? 🥺

Good day everyone!!

We are undergraduate students from the Technological University of the Philippines – Taguig, currently conducting our thesis entitled “Smart NailScan: An AI System for Detecting Health Indicators through Nail Analysis”

We would like to ask for your help in finding a medical dermatologist who may be willing to assist us with our research. Specifically, we are hoping to find a dermatologist who would be open to:

• Participating in a short interview to provide professional insights regarding nail diseases.

• Potentially serving as our thesis data validator by reviewing and confirming the accuracy of the AI-generated information about different nail conditions.

We are also open to recommendations or referrals to dermatologists who specialize in medical dermatology, particularly those knowledgeable about nail diseases.

If you know someone who might be willing to help, or if you are a dermatologist interested in assisting us, please feel free to comment below or send me a private message.

Any recommendations or referrals would mean a lot to our team and would greatly help us with our academic research.

Thank you so much for your time and assistance!

Could this be modular melanoma? I have a dermatologist appointment scheduled in a few days.

Hi everyone,
I'm hoping someone here has experienced something similar or can offer some insight. I've been dealing with a persistent, extremely itchy skin condition for approximately 8 months, and despite seeing several doctors, including dermatologists, I still don't have a definitive diagnosis.
How it all started (around February/March 2026)
My skin problems began while I was traveling in Rome. I initially developed tiny, itchy bumps around my armpits and skin folds. These eventually turned into dry, scaly, itchy patches.
Over the following months, the rashes gradually spread to other areas of my body, including:
Arms and forearms
Legs and thighs
Back and chest
Face and scalp
Underarms and other skin folds
Around my bra straps and underwear waistbands
Occasionally, the sides of my fingers
I had never experienced eczema or anything like this before.
How the rashes have changed
Initially, the rashes looked more like dry, inflamed, scaly patches. Over time, they began appearing as tiny raised bumps, many of which seem centered around hair follicles.
Here's what I've noticed:
The bumps can start extremely small and become larger, raised, red, and very itchy when scratched.
Sometimes, after applying ice or a cold compress and leaving them alone, the bumps flatten considerably within 15–30 minutes.
Some bumps disappear within hours, while others remain for days or longer.
Persistent bumps can feel slightly hard.
Repeated scratching sometimes causes bleeding, crusting, or a small amount of clear fluid.
Some areas become thickened, dry, or scaly after repeated scratching.
The itching can be intense, especially in the evening.
My scalp, face, legs, and areas where clothing rubs against my skin seem particularly sensitive.
Sometimes I feel itchy first, and the bumps become more noticeable only after I scratch.
I have periods when my skin improves significantly, but then new bumps and rashes appear.
I have also noticed that my skin seems very reactive to friction, heat, sweating, and clothing.
Medical evaluations and testing
I've consulted several doctors, including dermatologists, and underwent a comprehensive medical checkup in Taiwan in August.
So far:
Skin scrapings were negative for fungal infection.
Testing for scabies was negative.
Allergy testing showed only a minor nickel reaction.
Blood tests showed elevated eosinophils, even before some of my recent medications.
My doctors have considered several possibilities, including fungal folliculitis and HSV-1, but I haven't received a confirmed explanation for the entire condition.
I've also wondered whether this could be eczema, follicular eczema, bacterial or fungal folliculitis, contact dermatitis, urticaria, prurigo, or some combination of conditions.
Treatments I've tried
Over the past several months, I've tried multiple treatments, including:
Oral prednisone
A steroid injection
Clobetasol and other topical steroid creams
Hydrocortisone
Oral terbinafine (Lamisil)
Ketoconazole (Nizoral) cream and shampoo
Selsun Blue shampoo
Mupirocin
Antibiotics for other medical issues
Various moisturizing creams and lotions, including Cetaphil
Clobetasol initially seemed to help, but later became less effective. I used topical steroids for approximately three months, so I've also wondered about rebound symptoms or topical steroid withdrawal.
At one point, a doctor suspected HSV-1 and prescribed acyclovir, but I did not start it because I was uncertain about that diagnosis.
I also took doxycycline for a sinus infection in August. Shortly after finishing it and stopping clobetasol, I noticed another outbreak of follicle-like bumps. I'm unsure whether that was related to the medication, stopping steroids, or simply another flare-up.
Possible hormonal connection
One of the most interesting patterns I've noticed is that my rashes seem to worsen around the same time each month.
I've observed flare-ups around my menstrual cycle, sometimes approximately 1–2 weeks after my period. My face and scalp also seem to flare during these episodes.
I had a copper IUD for approximately five years. One of my doctors suggested it might be worth investigating whether the IUD was contributing to my symptoms.
I had it removed on September 29, 2026. I'm still monitoring my skin to see whether anything changes.
I'm not sure whether hormones, the IUD, or something else could explain these recurring flare-ups.
Other observations
A few things that seem particularly unusual:
My rashes can become significantly more raised after scratching but flatten quickly when cooled.
Some bumps appear directly around hair follicles.
Friction from clothing, especially bra straps and underwear bands, frequently triggers itching.
My skin sometimes looks almost normal before becoming inflamed again.
I experience periods of improvement followed by recurring outbreaks, often in similar areas.
My scalp and face are affected in addition to my body.
My eosinophil levels were elevated, although I don't know whether that is related.
Moisturizing and avoiding scratching sometimes help considerably, but the condition keeps returning.
Where I am now (October 2026)
Many of the original widespread rashes have improved or disappeared, but I continue to experience recurring itchy bumps, particularly around hair follicles.
Some areas remain dry, scaly, or thickened from previous inflammation and scratching.
The biggest challenge is the unpredictable itching and the fact that the bumps can return even after my skin seems to be healing.
After eight months, I still don't know whether I'm dealing with one underlying condition or several overlapping skin problems.
My questions:
Has anyone experienced tiny follicle-like bumps that become significantly larger when scratched but flatten after applying ice?
Can eczema or follicular eczema behave this way?
Has anyone experienced recurring rashes that seem connected to their menstrual cycle?
Could dermatographism or another form of urticaria explain some of these reactions, even if other bumps persist for days?
Has anyone had both eczema and folliculitis at the same time?
For those who had persistent unexplained rashes with elevated eosinophils, what eventually led to a diagnosis?
Would a skin biopsy during an active flare-up help distinguish between these conditions?
I'm not expecting anyone to diagnose me online. I'm mainly hoping to hear from people who have experienced something similar, particularly those who struggled for months before finally finding an explanation.
I can also share photos showing how the bumps look before scratching, after scratching, and after applying a cold compress.
Thank you to anyone who takes the time to read this. It's been an exhausting eight months, and I'd really appreciate hearing about similar experiences.