The past two days (Monday + Wednesday, as we had Tuesday off) that I've gone to school, I've come home with red blotchy skin, covering my arms and legs, that itches like a b*tch. Even using Benedryl, hasn't helped that much. =[ It's now starting to spread, to other parts of my body. I've missed a lot of school so far (about six days of absentees and--plus two days I was there that I participated in a peer-leadership training program), so I'd hate to miss more school. I just couldn't stand the idea of sitting through classes, unable to focus because of the pain caused from the itchiness in my arms and legs. The nurse said right away that I have contact dermatitis. Now, I'm just faced with the dilemma of going to school or not tomorrow. Plus--any tips on how to deal with the contact dermatitis? jump0ff--Umm..did you even like read what I wrote? It's only me who has had the reaction.
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Do you have the rash only at school or does it occur at home too? If only at school, there could be something that you are contacting that you are allergic too. Maybe the chemicals that the janitors use to clean the school. Maybe you need to go to a dermatologist and see what they can do to help. I would hate to go to school too if I had a rash like that.
