Skin question?

[Lam123]

I am currently in a minor flare. I have had erythema nodules before during a flare, they bumps were quite large. Can this rash appear much smaller? I currently have one the size of a dime on my calf, but I have a bunch of red bumps at the bottom of my shin that have the same discomfort, but are much smaller. Anyone have small ones like this before?

 

[theOcean]

It's possible, yes. I can't remember the size of mine exactly, but I think mine were mostly on the smaller side.

 

[theOcean]

Also, moved your question to the Skin section in the hopes that you get more answers here.

 

[Lam123]

When you say small, do u mean the size of the end eraser on a pencil?

 

[theOcean]

Probably a bit larger than that, I'd think. More like a quarter.

If it's that small I'd almost suspect eczema/psoriasis, but that's only if it was dry/flaked/itched.

 

[Orchid]

If it's not dry/flakey/itchy you absolutely need to see a dermatologist ASAP. Especially if they are in parts of your body that often got sun. It probably isn't cancer but why take the risk?

 

[Lam123]

It's not dry and flaky. I'm almost thinking it could just be irritated skin, I have been bathing a lot the last few days for relaxation, so I think my skin has bed irritated by it, almost like a razor shaving rash.

 

[Orchid]

Does it look like ringworm fungus? IE a circle raised towards the edges.

 

[Lam123]

No, I am pretty sure this isn't cancer. As soon as I get in the bath it gets much worse. I am even thinking a reaction to the antibiotic sulfatrim I am taking. A few hours out of the bath and it calms down a lot.

 

[Lam123]

No, not ringworm.

 

[Orchid]

Oh, you should have said that earlier!

 

[Lam123]

Sorry. I will keep an eye on it. Who knows.

 

[Orchid]

You are likely correct, but absolutely watch them. If they keep growing and/or gain an odd pearly sheen it's time to see the dermatologist.

 

[Lam123]

What do you mean by odd pearly sheen?

 

[Orchid]

You ever seen a pearl? Like that.

 

[Lam123]

Lol! Ok. Thanks!