Blotchy

[Narnat,]

I noticed today when I was in the shower that I had a few fairly big red blotches appear when I was exposed to the heat of the water but when I came out they went away about an hour later. The water wasn't that hot to begin with. Does anyone else get these?

[benjamin]

isn't it just heat rash? i get it when i have hot showers (which isn't often, i prefer cool/cold showers)

[kuzkasate]

i think it is a heat rash, something similar happens to me, but i just get a red blob on my back for example, looks like ive been hit or something but it disappears

[Chris]

I get this quite a lot after a hot bath/shower, nothing to worry about! :)

[Janet Snakehole]

I always get blotches, especially after having a shower/bath. Nothing to worry about though, honestly!

[wixard]

is it not the areas where you have dry skin? happens for me

[Shar]

is it not the areas where you have dry skin? happens for me
This ^^
And it's usually heat rash too. I get it tooo

[flatface]

Heat rashes occur when sweat glands get blocked and they usually last for a few days so probably isn't one of them considering you get it after you shower and it disappears after an hour. Maybe the water was too hot for you, or it could even be a mild reaction to something you're washing yourself with and as Tara has said if you get dry skin, heat can make the skin go red. Either way I don't think there's anything to worry about and if it does get worse you can always get it checked out.

[Glen Coco]

OMG YOU'RE GOING TO DIE.
IT'S A POISONOUS RASH!!!!!!111!!111!!!

Edited by Aidenn (Forum Moderator) Please dont post pointlessly

[Aidenn]

Its perfectly normal, it just generally means your bodys hot (pretty much like when you go all red though embarassment / anger and other issues) the body temperature will rise which will result in increased blood flow, and much faster blood flow, You may also notice your veins will surface and literally pop-up on you skin so they are visible, this is how the body cools itself down (which is why its gone in under an hour).

[PleasantSooty]

I get these when i sweat also, i'm allergic to water :)

[rokgal]

i get it tooo

[lizzieTBH.]

It's normal, I get them sometimes and apparently so do a lot of other people.

[Accipiter]

could be irritation from the soap you're using or merely the heat.

[Aidenn]

You should also attempt to include a 'cold' shower at the end of the 'session'

A) Because it has several benefits such as;
Healthier Skin, Healthier Hair and it also Improves blood circulation
B) It will Close your pores, (the hot shower opens them, then you clean, so its wise if you then turn the shower cold to close them, this prevents dirt and oil entering.

[AgnesIO]

I get these when i sweat also, i'm allergic to water :)

Allergic to water?

[matt$]

Heat rash, i get them when i spend too long in the shower when its too hot.

[GirlNextDoor15]

Are you allergic to heat cuz I know ppl who are allergic to heat and they have these symptoms. You better go consult a doctor.

[AgnesIO]

Are you allergic to heat cuz I know ppl who are allergic to heat and they have these symptoms. You better go consult a doctor.

Allergic to heat? :S

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I get these when i sweat also, i'm allergic to water :)

Soo..

You cannot touch water
Meaning you cannot wash in a bath, or shower
You cannot go outside in case it rains
WHen you sweat you get a rash.
You are this girl: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-520329/The-teenage-girl-allergic-WATER.html

[PleasantSooty]

I do wash.. i have to wash.. it's not a rash.. its isolated blotches that occur on my torso so do not call me a liar thank you.

---------- Post added 01-05-2011 at 10:14 PM ----------


Allergic to heat? :S

---------- Post added 20-04-2011 at 10:48 AM ----------



Soo..

You cannot touch water
Meaning you cannot wash in a bath, or shower
You cannot go outside in case it rains
WHen you sweat you get a rash.
You are this girl: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-520329/The-teenage-girl-allergic-WATER.html

I do wash.. i have to wash.. it's not a rash.. its isolated blotches that occur on my torso so do not call me a liar thank you.

[AgnesIO]

I do wash.. i have to wash.. it's not a rash.. its isolated blotches that occur on my torso so do not call me a liar thank you.

---------- Post added 01-05-2011 at 10:14 PM ----------



I do wash.. i have to wash.. it's not a rash.. its isolated blotches that occur on my torso so do not call me a liar thank you.

Do you have problems in the rain, and when water touches your face?

[PleasantSooty]

Do you have problems in the rain, and when water touches your face?
Nope, only affects my chest + i think it's the chlorine in the water cos i tend to sneeze excessively while swimming but i'm used to it :)

[@K]

I get it quite often when bathing/showering but only on my back, most notably my upper back.

[Shoe]

Im pretty sure it will be the heat. I get this after having a shower and also always on my legs whilst at work. I work as a lifeguard and it is always hot and humid around the pool.