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schamberg's disease

by judesden, Feb 25, 2008 07:26PM
This discussion is related to Schamberg's Disease - use of alcohol and other factors.


I have been diagnosed with Schamberg's Disease (which began over a year ago, and have been taking vitamin C for the last 2 months and wearing support hose, with no improvement. My dermatologist has recommended PUVA treatments. Is there any evidence that it may improve my condition?
Member Comments (2)

by BhumikaMD, May 02, 2008 01:51PM
Hi,

Usually steroid creams are prescribed along with Bacitracin ointment for local application.

Discuss this with your skin specialist and take a second opinion if you are still not convinced.

Let us know about how you are doing and post us about what your doctor advises.

Regards.


by kethryn7, Jun 01, 2008 08:05PM
To: Schamberg's patients
I was diagnosed with Schamberg's disease over 3 years ago. The lesions started on my lower legs and at it's worst spread up my body, including stomach, thighs and arms. New lesions were accompanied with burning and pain. I was prescribed steroid cream, which never worked to reduce or prevent the lesions. Eventually I turned to homeopathic remedies. I have been taking horse chestnut seed extract daily (available from most health food stores including GNC), which is recommended for circulation. The lesions stopped occurring quickly and return when I stop taking the horse chestnut, though I occasionally still get one on my legs. I hope this can help others with this disease.
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