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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Mucha-Haberman
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Mucha-Haberman
by Eddie, Nov 13, 2000 12:00AM
I was diagnosed with Mucha-Haberman about 6 months ago and it still hasnt completely healed, some days it seems to be getting better and other days it gets very red. It doesnt itch, if I didnt see it I wouldnt know it was there, but my doctor told me it may scar. He said it as if it were no big deal, I'm 25 it is a big deal. He prescribed me prednisone, and some steroid cream, it dried it out, but it seams to be scarring, especially on my hands and back. I want to know how much longer I could expect to deal with this and if there is anything I can do to reduce scarring. At this point my skin is extremely dry and I use Eucerin lotion and take vitamin E 400IU daily.
Thank You
Thank You
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Nov 13, 2000 12:00AM
, Nov 13, 2000 12:00AM
Eddie:
It's not clear from your note whether you're still getting new spots or not. If not, why are you still taking prednisone? Marks from conditions like yours can stay red for several months, but they fade IF you never rub or scratch them. If you're still getting new spots, you should get ptoper treatment until they stop. If there are no new spots, apply Vitamin E cream every day, and leave the spots alone, except for the gentlest handling possible, Be patient--the redness can be there for many months, but nearly always fades completely.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
It's not clear from your note whether you're still getting new spots or not. If not, why are you still taking prednisone? Marks from conditions like yours can stay red for several months, but they fade IF you never rub or scratch them. If you're still getting new spots, you should get ptoper treatment until they stop. If there are no new spots, apply Vitamin E cream every day, and leave the spots alone, except for the gentlest handling possible, Be patient--the redness can be there for many months, but nearly always fades completely.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
