June 19th, 2010 
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my skin turns scaly and red (in color, not texture) when it's irratated or there's a rapid temperature change.
it's not ringworm, i've been checked for that. my physician keeps on calling it "contact dermatitis", but it's clearly not that because i haven't come in contact with anything new (new laundry detergent, new bed sheets, etc). i get it on my hands, legs from ankle to thigh, and arms from palms to shoulders. does anyone know how to treat this, or even know what this is at all?
Contact dermatitis: A skin condition caused by contact between skin and some substance. Includes irritant contact dermatitis (a rash brought on purely by repeated irritation from a substance such as water causing "dish pan hands") and allergic contact dermatitis (involving a specific sensitivity or allergy to a specific substance such as poison ivy).
Contact dermatitis typically causes the skin to develop a pink or red rash, which usually itches. Pinpointing the exact cause of contact dermatitis can be difficult. Among plants, the leading culprits are poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac, although contact with certain flowers, herbs, fruits, and vegetables can cause dermatitis in some people. Common chemical irritants include detergents, soaps, some synthetic fibers, nail polish remover, antiperspirants, and formaldehyde (found in permanent-press fabrics, polishes, artificial-fingernail adhesive, particle board, and foam insulation). Wearing rubber gloves, unwashed new clothes, or plated jewelry can also cause contact dermatitis if the person is allergic to these substances. The inflammation is occasionally caused by cosmetics, perfumes, hair dyes, and skin-care products.
But you should still make sure if you are coming in contact with anything.
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definitely sounds like eczema or psoriasis. more likely eczema.
you should get a second opinion and ask about a cream called Desoximetasone.
Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes.
eczema symptoms:
Symptoms
Blisters with oozing and crusting
Dry, leathery skin areas
Ear discharge or bleeding
Intense itching
Rash
In children younger than age 2, skin lesions begin on the cheeks, elbows, or knees
In adults, the rash is more commonly seen on the inside of the knees and elbows
Raw areas of the skin from scratching
Skin coloring changes — more or less coloring than the normal skin tone
Skin redness or inflammation around the blisters
Causes (of eczema)
Eczema is due to a hypersensitivity reaction (similar to an allergy) in the skin, which leads to long-term inflammation. The inflammation causes the skin to become itchy and scaly. Long-term irritation and scratching can cause the skin to thicken and have a leather-like texture.
Eczema is most common in infants. The condition tends to run in families.
People with eczema often have a family history of allergic conditions such as asthma, hay fever, or eczema.
The following can make eczema symptoms worse:
Dry skin
Exposure to environmental irritants
Exposure to water
Stress
Temperature changes
Also Eczema is a chronic condition, but you can control it with treatment and by avoiding irritants. In children, it often clears up by early adulthood. In adults, it is generally a long-term or recurring condition.
NOW Psoriasis is a common skin condition that causes skin redness and irritation. Most persons with psoriasis have thick, red skin with flaky, silver-white patches called scales.!
Symptoms:
Persons with psoriasis have irritated patches of skin. The redness is most often seen on the elbows, knees, and trunk, but can appear anywhere on the body. For example, there may be flaky patches on the scalp.
The skin patches or dots may be:
Pink-red in color (like the color of salmon)
Dry and covered with silver, flaky skin (scales)
Raised and thick
Additional symptoms may include:
Genital lesions in males
Joint pain or aching (psoriatic arthritis)
Nail changes, including nail thickening, yellow-brown spots, dents (pits) on the nail surface, and separation of the nail from the base
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Contact dermatitis: A skin condition caused by contact between skin and some substance. Includes irritant contact dermatitis (a rash brought on purely by repeated irritation from a substance such as water causing "dish pan hands") and allergic contact dermatitis (involving a specific sensitivity or allergy to a specific substance such as poison ivy).
Contact dermatitis typically causes the skin to develop a pink or red rash, which usually itches. Pinpointing the exact cause of contact dermatitis can be difficult. Among plants, the leading culprits are poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac, although contact with certain flowers, herbs, fruits, and vegetables can cause dermatitis in some people. Common chemical irritants include detergents, soaps, some synthetic fibers, nail polish remover, antiperspirants, and formaldehyde (found in permanent-press fabrics, polishes, artificial-fingernail adhesive, particle board, and foam insulation). Wearing rubber gloves, unwashed new clothes, or plated jewelry can also cause contact dermatitis if the person is allergic to these substances. The inflammation is occasionally caused by cosmetics, perfumes, hair dyes, and skin-care products.
But you should still make sure if you are coming in contact with anything.
References :
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/understanding-dermatitis-basics