Crazy rashes after diving in lake Travis

[Narcd_dvr]

Its probably something you ate, than Lake Travis or your new wetsuit. I just got over a similar rash that stayed on my body for a good 3 weeks and it was from my neck all the way down to my ankles. The doc gave me some steroids for 5 days, which helped, but came back with a vengeance when I was off the medication. If it itches like crazy, pm me, I'll give you the name of this prescription strength cream that controls the itchiness.

 

[PeppermintPaddi]

maybe this link will help. there's a slide show that ought to help id the rash.
Skin Rash (Rashes) Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention by MedicineNet.com

 

[parrotheaddiver]

i think i just need to wear lycra now... *sigh*

they do make rash guards to wear under your wetsuit they only cover your upper body.....you can also wear a skin under your wetsuit which is about the same thing as a rash guard....I used to wear a skin just to make it easier to get my suit on and off

I always wash my wetsuit in a very small amount of woolite...and usually take some with me when I travel

 

[chucksaul]

We have found the cheap under armour stuff at Wal-Mart works just as well as the U/A... It makes putting the wetsuit on easier...

Sub... Tell us more...

 

[Narcd_dvr]

Sub... Tell us more...

Me thinks its the half dozen eggs I eat a day, that I've developed an allergic reaction to Also if I drink just a bottle of beer, hives appears on my legs -- lots of 'em. The cream the doc prescribed me is Pramosone -- thank god for prescription benefits.

Anyway, trying to identify what causes these hives is like finding a needle in a haystack. To the OP, once the rash is gone, you need to rule out your wetsuit and the Lake. Wear the wetsuit, if you get an allergic reaction then a lycra would be a good choice to wear underneath your wetsuit. If not, then go diving in Travis again. Another thing, best you go see an allergist. From what I hear, every time you get an allergic reaction, it gets progressively worse.

 

[Timeliner]

yungjeezle...
If you were diving near Hippie Hollow where all those Old Neckid' Natural Folks swim there is just no telling what kind of a rash you might come down with.

 

[ScubaRich]

This was a topic a couple of weeks ago, any similarities?

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/diving-medicine/284879-skin-inflamed-front-westsuit-panel.html

 

[Willie]

ScubaRich
Scuba Instructor

I have heard of being scuba poor, but didnt realize anyone could be scuba rich.



Willie

 

[joker31]

I do a three part wash for my wetsuit.

First, a rinse in just plain water, then a rinse in a 4 part water/1 part baking soda solution, then a rinse in fresh water with a dryer sheet thrown in. I've never had any problems with my wetsuit smelling bad or giving me a rash, and it's a heck of a lot cheaper than wetsuit shampoo.

Maybe your wetsuit is too tight? did you flood it with water before you started moving around underwater? I know my suit is snug enough that i have to force water in certain places or it stays dry for a while.

Don't listen to this guy.... He has a mohawk!!!

 

[yungjeezle]

This was a topic a couple of weeks ago, any similarities?

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/diving-medicine/284879-skin-inflamed-front-westsuit-panel.html

actually yes. my rashes are pretty symmetrical in that i have rashes not on the front but along the sides of my body, my knees, and my elbows.