Flamming Red Upper Arms? Please Help

My son has mild excema - we cannot use any type of soap on him or he also gets the ringworm like patches like you describe. If he gets hot or has been outside in the heat they get worse and in the winter they seem to get worse. It's expensive but we use Cetaphil cleanser on his whole body, hair included, and the tub of Cetaphil moisturizer all over too. It really works. Have you tried switching to a "soapless soap" yet? We were also given a cream from the dr - can't remember the name of it - and we only use it when they get really bad. Check with a dermatologist to see if you're having some type of skin reaction to something. Your body can change after childbirth so no telling what is going on, especially if it has only been a year or two. I know my body didn't seem to get back to "normal" until about 2yrs after giving birth. Good Luck!!

I also have pale (redhead) skin and I used to get red blotchy skin on occasion, but when I discovered a dairy allergy and eliminated it from my diet, the color of my skin stopped being so pink and most of the red and blotchy issues went away as well. I don't know if what you are experiencing is the same, but it might be worth a shot. It might be an allergic reaction that only occurs when you sweat. I would also stop using fabric softeners and use scent-free, dye-free laundry soap. I also would get blotchy in and after a shower due to harsh soaps and switched to a simple pure glycerin soap. I occasionally still get the red arms after using shampoo and/or conditioner, but eliminated the other irritants keeps it to a minimum. Other chemicals that bother my skin are in household cleaners. I try to use "green" cleaners without the harsh chemicals and it's helped a lot too. Good luck!

When you mentioned trying on clothes, it occurred to me
that you might be allergic to some of the chemicals/sizing in new clothes.
But when you said hot or frustrated, I thought that's probably not it.
If it's only your arms, even when exercising, that's unusual, I think.
If you are working out, it seems to me that your face and chest and other parts would also get red, especially if you are raising your heart rate.
I don't know what "KP" is.
Regarding planning for your wedding, you might want to consider yoga or some other meditation method so as to have better control about getting upset or frustrated. There will be enough to take care of without getting "terrified" about the color of your arms.

Have you had a physical check-up lately?

S.

my husband used to get patches like this on his arms & chest, he washed with medicated selsun blue on it & it went away...not sure if what you are describing is the same thing but it sounds the same...

Old thread I know, but have something to add that may be helpful. I would consider that it may be a stress response. When you become stressed...nervous/anxious/frustrated your body responds by sending more blood to vital areas, brain so you can think fast/clear. Muscles so you can react stronger etc... This bloodflow change could be the cause of your redness.