Nikkih1204 Posted December 16, 2018 #1 Share Posted December 16, 2018 (edited) Was on the Harmony of the Seas and docked in Labadee, Haiti on 12/4/18. While there, I received a scratch on my left knee while swimming in Adrenaline Beach. Was not itchy at all, just a very, very slight burn that typically comes along with scratches. Went away within 3 days. The cruise ended on 12/9/18. At dinner last night (12/15/18), the same left knee started itching. I looked at it when I got home and the scratch was back and now raised. Additionally, only the 3 vertical lines were present at the time it occurred. But now, there’s an additional horizontal line. Has anyone experienced this while in Labadee? I did see another thread related to rashes received while in Labadee, but it was dated and not like the one I have (they were all small circular bumps). Edited December 16, 2018 by Nikkih1204 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 16, 2018 #2 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Welcome to Cruise Critic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted December 16, 2018 #3 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Yes, Welcome to Cruise Critic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted December 16, 2018 #4 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Putting the obvious cause aside (swimming in an area that is clearly posted as no swimming on a beach that is notoriously rocky and with a constant heavy surf), the possibilities are sea lice, bacteria from the coral rocks, or bacteria from your own leg that got into the cuts. Given that some of those causes can cause fasciitis, it would be wise to have it checked sooner rather than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lazydayz Posted December 16, 2018 #5 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Sounds like a dermatology check is in order. Hope it clears up soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted December 16, 2018 #6 Share Posted December 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, lazydayz said: Sounds like a dermatology check is in order. Hope it clears up soon. For sure you need to see a dermatologist to get an ointment to take care of it before it becomes infected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted December 16, 2018 #7 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Thousands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaincupcake64 Posted December 16, 2018 #8 Share Posted December 16, 2018 I had the same rash and was also at Labadee. I honestly thought I picked it up from San Juan the day after though. I applied antibiotic ointment and it went away in a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted December 16, 2018 #9 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Look at it sideways and it looks like you are connected to the internet.😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted December 16, 2018 #10 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Not sure why you would come to an Internet group for diagnosis of a problem like this, but I would suggest a visit to your dermatologist or at least a walk-in medicenter. And, yes, welcome to Cruise Critic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkih1204 Posted December 17, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Never asked for a diagnosis and I already have an appointment. The question was if anyone else had a similar experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee Guy Posted December 17, 2018 #12 Share Posted December 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Nikkih1204 said: Never asked for a diagnosis and I already have an appointment. The question was if anyone else had a similar experience. LOL that's right, but this is cruise CRITIC. You have to expect critical people here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyfrazee Posted December 17, 2018 #13 Share Posted December 17, 2018 I understand you have an appointment but if it's going to be a while before it gets here, go to the ER. Being a saltwater boat owner and into saltwater fishing I've heard about some of these "small" scrapes. Some of them need immediate medical attention. Post back with your results as it may help others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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