oops i posted this on the wrong post - i had 2 similar pages open...
this is for children's fingertips shedding skin.. not STD sores.. sorry.
this is from mercury poisoning.
mercury in dental amalgam fillings
mercury in vaccinations.
it's called desquamation
Chronic mercury poisoning is most often due to occupational exposure or to industrial pollution of the environment. Depending on the amount and length of exposure and the age of the victim, symptoms include weakness, tremors, (my muscle spasms) progressive incoordination,(sometimes I feel like I might fall right off my bike) and paralysis. Numbness in the fingers and toes is an early sign of poisoning. Mental changes include lethargy and intellectual dullness. (my brain-fog - cannot think at work)
from - http://www.everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=1219108
"Common symptoms include peripheral neuropathy (presenting as paresthesia or itching, burning or pain), skin discoloration (pink cheeks, fingertips and toes), edema (swelling), and desquamation (dead skin peels off in layers)."
from - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_poisoning
image of a child's hand with desquamation (also effects toes) -
http://adc.bmj.com/content/vol86/issue6/images/large/90015199.f1.jpeg
this happened to me.
I am having my fillings removed and then I am doing CHELATION to remove all heavy metals from my system.
good luck
He MUST be taken or convinced to see a Dr. The drainage or dead
skin he may shed contains droplets of blood that maybe dry or
not. I'm sure he's not wearing gloves & even still, particles
from wounds can transfer cells of any type infection & then the
next person is at risk. Yuma?, must have clinics that relate
to delicate problems. Call county for a reference/or hotline.
They are discreet & will know/test for infection/std. Wounds
from drugs can appear but it's most likely his immune system
not allowing to heal that is being lowered. He is a walking-
self-centered person putting others poss. at risk. STD's can
be transferred off a light switch depending on what he may have.
Sorry but I'd keep sis' at bay till she gets a diagnosis abt
him. Police are not called at these clinics. Ck. ph-bk or call
county. Yes, they will give him short counseling & pamphlets.
What an idea. He'll have to think of life over death. I wish
you luck. You're a great sister to take time to help.
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