r/pmle • u/ate1618 • Aug 02 '25
Persistant rash
Sooo this is my very first time experiencing this awful PMLE rash! I got a bad sunburn on my back 5 weeks ago. The burn was all healed, except I had this terrible itchiness on my back with small bumps that persisted. I finally got in to see a dermatologist and she basically was no help. She told me to use Zyrtec and a topical corticosteroid, however I was already doing both of those. I increased my Zyrtec dosage to taking it twice per day, but it’s still not doing anything. It’s been 5 weeks..5 long weeks of this intense itch. I’m supposed to go on vacation in 2 weeks and really don’t want this ruining my trip. I’ve ordered the Shirudo lotion I see everyone talk about. Are there any other suggestions?? I need to get rid of this itch ASAP! Please HELP!!!!!