I know how you feel Anonymous, it was the most eye opening rash I have ever endured in my life. The fact that she said 6-8 weeks would have crushed me too, but be prepared for it to last up to 12 weeks. I was so stressed that I asked my doctor for a prescription to Xanax, which I only took a few of (7 total) during the time of my outbreak. I think just having something on hand to ease my fears and anxiety was mentally stimulating in itself... otherwise, yeah, there is no way you cannot be stressed out beyond belief every single day! But you have to try try try very hard to alleviate your stress --- it doesn't help, it hurts.... and itches like crazy too! The fresh fruits and diet change can only help in the long and short run --- the sun helped me in more ways than I realized... but don't overdo it. Short exposures to the sun on as much as your affected body as possible is recommended.
Once they start peeling, honestly, more can pop up, however once they start peeling it's still a really good sign! That means... you will eventually begin to heal all over, but unfortuantely, you have to give it time.
Wear cotton on the areas that touch the rash.
One of the areas of my rash was under my breast as well and what I have noticed, now that I am healed is that there are times when I'm stressed or my body gets hot and that area itches a little... I'm not sure if it's just mental from having the itch there for so many weeks or what, but I know how bad it sucks to have the rash there especially. In any case, it doesn't hurt to try to heal yourself quicker... just don't get too discouraged if more spots pop up until the 12th week has arrived.
The most encouraging thing I can tell you is that you will eventually competely heal. Good luck!!
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I know how you feel Anonymous, it was the most eye opening rash I have ever endured in my life. The fact that she said 6-8 weeks would have crushed me too, but be prepared for it to last up to 12 weeks. I was so stressed that I asked my doctor for a prescription to Xanax, which I only took a few of (7 total) during the time of my outbreak. I think just having something on hand to ease my fears and anxiety was mentally stimulating in itself... otherwise, yeah, there is no way you cannot be stressed out beyond belief every single day! But you have to try try try very hard to alleviate your stress --- it doesn't help, it hurts.... and itches like crazy too! The fresh fruits and diet change can only help in the long and short run --- the sun helped me in more ways than I realized... but don't overdo it. Short exposures to the sun on as much as your affected body as possible is recommended.
Once they start peeling, honestly, more can pop up, however once they start peeling it's still a really good sign! That means... you will eventually begin to heal all over, but unfortuantely, you have to give it time.
Wear cotton on the areas that touch the rash.
One of the areas of my rash was under my breast as well and what I have noticed, now that I am healed is that there are times when I'm stressed or my body gets hot and that area itches a little... I'm not sure if it's just mental from having the itch there for so many weeks or what, but I know how bad it sucks to have the rash there especially. In any case, it doesn't hurt to try to heal yourself quicker... just don't get too discouraged if more spots pop up until the 12th week has arrived.
The most encouraging thing I can tell you is that you will eventually competely heal. Good luck!!
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