flowerburgers Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Getting a little worried about one of my rashes...I've been on Lamictal since November, and on the 200mg dose since April. Since starting I've gotten periodic rashes, usually really light ones that go away after a few hours, but for the past week or two I've had a persistent one on my toes. Excuse the possibly-gross description: on the top it's light and bumpy, and between the toes it's pinkish, sort of dry and very itchy. I jog every day, which I'm not sure is helping; it cracked a little bit and sometimes hurts. Do I need to worry about this? I'm not sure that it even IS a drug rash--it occurred to me that it could be eczema or something, which I used to get as a kid--but at night I get so paranoid! I missed one dose last Sunday but otherwise I've taken it every day, and the rash was present before the missed dose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I'm not a DR, but to me it sounds like when people get athlete's foot. I could be wrong, but that is my opinion. Maybe you can run it by your DR to see what s/he has to say about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shesellsseashells Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I had a full body rash when I started taking Lamictal the first time, but it occurred within the first week of my taking it. It wasn't THE SJS rash, thankfully, but it was poison ivy grade. It seems strange that you would develop a rash if you have been on the same dose for a while (if I'm understanding correctly). Could you check in with your pdoc, gdoc or a dermatologist to check it out and help you clear it up? I hope you are able to get it resolved soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantho Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 (edited) A couple years ago, I had dyshidrotic eczema on my toes. It was horrible. I couldn't stand or walk for more than a few minutes. And I worked an on-your-feet type job. http://www.healthline.com/health/dyshidrotic-eczema#Overview1 I was prescribed a cream, and it cleared up pretty quickly. ETA: I'm not a professional at all, and my meaning is not to suggest that you not get it checked out. Quite the opposite, actually. I can't imagine anyone wanting to wait it out. Edited June 26, 2014 by chantho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt07 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 We can't really diagnose you here, but the odds that it is "the" rash is actually rather small. It does sound rather unpleasant though, and it would be worth a trip to the doctor to get it treated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Get it checked by your GP, who may or may not send you to a dermatologist. The SJS rash gets really bad really quick, but I can't diagnose online, and better safe than sorry. Do you wear socks, and is it summer where you are? A lot of a/c's can cause rashes, and sweat and irritation can make it worse. I get random foot rashes (TMI) from wearing socks and sweating in my paddock boots at the barn all summer.. how sexy.. and I'm coming off Topamax! (But even without a/c's, I get delightful rashes, but they turn out to be nothing) Get checked by a doc, just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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