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my husband has a rash all over his body is it connected to hep c?
My husband has had hep c for over 6 years and we have been together for 10 years. he has never started medication. we are trying to get somesort of low income medical insurance in colorado and it is just difficult for us. he has a body rash that wont let him relax. he scratches so much that he cant sleep. i dont know if this is in relation to hep c but, i really need to find out if this is linked to it. please help.
You can also contact the drug companies for help with the cost of the treatment drugs. Many are able to obtain the treatment drugs at no cost. "Incivek.com" has a number you can call for financial assistance.
Where there's a will....there's a way.
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Where there's a will....there's a way.
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Most large university affiliated medical centers do have financial assistance for patients. You could try contacting large medical centers in Colorado and ask to be connected to the social service department or the financial assistance department to see what they can do to help you. They may be able to help you get onto some form of insurance and/or they may offer medical care for free or on a sliding scale according to your income.
I am not sure what type of medical insurance Colorado offers but you could also try contacting your local public health department and/or social services department and ask them what type of medical insurance the state may offer for low income people. Most states and some counties do offer assistance.
It sounds like your husband definitely needs care so I do hope you are able to find some answers and some insurance.
I am not sure what type of medical insurance Colorado offers but you could also try contacting your local public health department and/or social services department and ask them what type of medical insurance the state may offer for low income people. Most states and some counties do offer assistance.
It sounds like your husband definitely needs care so I do hope you are able to find some answers and some insurance.
This is a new website that just appeared on my television minutes ago. I was surprised and excited that this is being offered on a pubic media. Take a look at "discoverhepc.com". You don't need to have health insurance. Hoping
this might help you and your husband.
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this might help you and your husband.
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Here are some skin issues that can be caused by HCV
Pruritus
Is one of the most common symptoms reported by people with hepatitis C (15%), but is more commonly found in people with end stage liver
disease. Pruritus is itching that may be localized to a specific part of the body such as hands and feet, but it can also be a generalized itching all over the body. It can be related to high bilirubin levels, autoimmune
disease or dry skin, and can be a side effect of treatment. Use of moisturizing lotions, oatmeal baths or lotions, antihistamines, and cortisone creams and opiate drugs can help.
Lichen Planus
Is a skin disorder that is characterized by small elevated bumps or pimples and usually appears on flexor surfaces (the muscle that brings two bones together, causing flexion of the part) – arms, trunk, genitals, nails and scalp. Symptoms can include scaling, itching, hair loss, skin lesions, plaque, and pain. Hepatitis C-related lichen planus is caused by HCV replication in epithelial (skin) cells. Treatment consists of treating the underlying cause (hepatitis C), but treatment with pegylated interferon
and ribavirin in managing or relieving symptoms of lichen planus has been inconsistent. Cortisone creams/ointments and cortisone injections are also used for managing the symptoms. Avoid substances that can trigger a flare-up of symptoms including alcohol, tobacco, spicy foods, peppermint, cinnamon, citrus type foods and stressful situations.
Lichen Myxoedematosus (LM)
Is also known as papular mucinosis. LM is a rare chronic condition
that has been linked to HIV infection, hepatitis C infection, and exposure to toxic oil and contaminated L-tryptophan. LM is characterized by small papules (bumps) that affect the face, trunk and extremities that
can progress on to skin tightening and hardening.
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT)
Is a skin disorder caused by the reduced activity of an enzyme resulting
in an overproduction and build up of the protein uroporphyrinogen in the blood and urine of patients, and hepatitis C has been suggested as a cause. Other causes include hereditary hemochromatosis
(accumulation of iron in the liver), heavy alcohol use and estrogens. Characteristics of PCT develop in areas that are exposed to the sun with resulting skin lesions (blisters) on the hands, forearms, back of the
neck and face. PCT can also cause skin discoloration, either darkening or lightening of the skin, increased facial hair, thickening of the skin, and alopecia (hair loss). Treatment of PCT can involve phlebotomy, dietary iron restriction, reducing alcohol consumption, avoiding exposure to the sun or the use of sunscreen, and avoiding or minimizing estrogen exposure.
Spider Nevi
Is characterized by the appearance on the skin of small red dots with radiating lines resembling a spider web. Spider nevi can be found
anywhere on the body but usually affects the face and
trunk.
http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/factsheets_pdf/Extrahepatic.pdf
Pruritus
Is one of the most common symptoms reported by people with hepatitis C (15%), but is more commonly found in people with end stage liver
disease. Pruritus is itching that may be localized to a specific part of the body such as hands and feet, but it can also be a generalized itching all over the body. It can be related to high bilirubin levels, autoimmune
disease or dry skin, and can be a side effect of treatment. Use of moisturizing lotions, oatmeal baths or lotions, antihistamines, and cortisone creams and opiate drugs can help.
Lichen Planus
Is a skin disorder that is characterized by small elevated bumps or pimples and usually appears on flexor surfaces (the muscle that brings two bones together, causing flexion of the part) – arms, trunk, genitals, nails and scalp. Symptoms can include scaling, itching, hair loss, skin lesions, plaque, and pain. Hepatitis C-related lichen planus is caused by HCV replication in epithelial (skin) cells. Treatment consists of treating the underlying cause (hepatitis C), but treatment with pegylated interferon
and ribavirin in managing or relieving symptoms of lichen planus has been inconsistent. Cortisone creams/ointments and cortisone injections are also used for managing the symptoms. Avoid substances that can trigger a flare-up of symptoms including alcohol, tobacco, spicy foods, peppermint, cinnamon, citrus type foods and stressful situations.
Lichen Myxoedematosus (LM)
Is also known as papular mucinosis. LM is a rare chronic condition
that has been linked to HIV infection, hepatitis C infection, and exposure to toxic oil and contaminated L-tryptophan. LM is characterized by small papules (bumps) that affect the face, trunk and extremities that
can progress on to skin tightening and hardening.
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT)
Is a skin disorder caused by the reduced activity of an enzyme resulting
in an overproduction and build up of the protein uroporphyrinogen in the blood and urine of patients, and hepatitis C has been suggested as a cause. Other causes include hereditary hemochromatosis
(accumulation of iron in the liver), heavy alcohol use and estrogens. Characteristics of PCT develop in areas that are exposed to the sun with resulting skin lesions (blisters) on the hands, forearms, back of the
neck and face. PCT can also cause skin discoloration, either darkening or lightening of the skin, increased facial hair, thickening of the skin, and alopecia (hair loss). Treatment of PCT can involve phlebotomy, dietary iron restriction, reducing alcohol consumption, avoiding exposure to the sun or the use of sunscreen, and avoiding or minimizing estrogen exposure.
Spider Nevi
Is characterized by the appearance on the skin of small red dots with radiating lines resembling a spider web. Spider nevi can be found
anywhere on the body but usually affects the face and
trunk.
http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/factsheets_pdf/Extrahepatic.pdf
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