Eczema? Something else? Anything else to try?

Out of options?


March 24, 2003   Started using

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

The turth is I haven't a clue.  Clearly, your dermatologist has been trying to treat you for eczema.  Some of the symptoms you describe are consisitent with that diagnosis, but many of them aren't even close:

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[jrsweld]

Did you ever get a diagnosis of your condition?  Sounds a little like what I've experienced & I've never taken steroids.

[Keithd]

My dermatologist said it was Eczema at first (now he says I have big legs).  'Lidex'(prescribed by my family doctor) is the only perscription that slowed the spreading down.  My dermatologist wanted me off 'Lidex' due to scaring potential.  'Lidex' never solved the problem, just slowed it down.  When I was down and out for 3 weeks with a Pilonidal cyst, no sitting, no steps, and no activity at all the affected area went back to normal (except for brownish tint in the skin where the area was), but I also used an over the counter lotion 'Cetaphil'.  Now that I am starting to become more active the affected area is comming back and I can notice an affected area increase withing 12 hours.  The lotion 'Cetaphil' is still being used but doesn't seem to help now.  The more activity the more the rash redden, burns, itches, spreads, and bumps start to rise.  Upon long runs the affected area (upper inner seam of legs) even appears to have red blood drawn upto, but not through, the upper layers of skin.  I have read that some types of eczema does resist treatment and my family doctor said it appears I have tried most of the normal medicines.   I also have to wear cotton baggy shorts, no jeans or anything that will rub against the area(not looking forward to winter).

[mollea]

Your condition sounds alot like what I fought with for over a year.  Has anyone ever mentioned that you may be chemically sensitive.  I had a period of high stress when mine started.  I think that stress can make your skin hypersensitive.  I have switched to all toxin free household products and doing much better.  Let me know if you'd like more info.  I Can't believe how much it has helped.
Mollea

[burnon1]

Go to a derm and have them do what's called a T.R.U.E. Test done. It will tell you if you are allergic to a specific chemical. I also had a burning/itching rash and found out it is from something called colophony. Good luck