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Blisters on my face
I am 26 years old and I have been suffering with this condition all of my life and the Doctors do not seem to know what it is.
I suffer with blisters that have appeared on my cheeks, lips, eyes, ears, neck and once on my thigh. When they erupt they are very itchy and are not noticeable to look at. This is the most infectious stage- if I touch it at this time it will spread. The next day a cluster of blisters will appear and the area swells immensely. The cluster is usually no bigger than a five-pence piece, but the swelling makes it look ten times worse. Over the next two days these blisters are filled with pus and as they burst they start to scab over. Once the scab has dropped off, everything is back to normal- except I usually have a new scar. The process usually lasts for about a week. They tend to come up as an adult when I extremely stressed. I also thought that there may be a link to cow's milk so I switched to soya milk, but unfortunately, that hasn't stopped them from returning.
I would just like to know what this condition is, so that I can find ways to prevent it coming back if possible.
I suffer with blisters that have appeared on my cheeks, lips, eyes, ears, neck and once on my thigh. When they erupt they are very itchy and are not noticeable to look at. This is the most infectious stage- if I touch it at this time it will spread. The next day a cluster of blisters will appear and the area swells immensely. The cluster is usually no bigger than a five-pence piece, but the swelling makes it look ten times worse. Over the next two days these blisters are filled with pus and as they burst they start to scab over. Once the scab has dropped off, everything is back to normal- except I usually have a new scar. The process usually lasts for about a week. They tend to come up as an adult when I extremely stressed. I also thought that there may be a link to cow's milk so I switched to soya milk, but unfortunately, that hasn't stopped them from returning.
I would just like to know what this condition is, so that I can find ways to prevent it coming back if possible.
im so tired of this.for like 13 yrs ive been having this too.only in my face i get this burning red itchy blisters.biopsy ,said allergys but not true. i do my same eating style nothing new to my life .and i got this. dctrs cant tell me either wat they r.very itchy and stressful .and im the type of woman that dont wear makeup.natural look.
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if you have any questions, please feel free to message me I am happy to go into more detail privately to help as much as I can.
if you have any questions, please feel free to message me I am happy to go into more detail privately to help as much as I can.
I have had this come and go for the past year - and I will tell you what causes this very same reaction for me - what helps heal them quickly and keeps them at bay and eventually cure yourself.
A) Stay away from Dairy, especially cheese I find causes a reaction and takes weeks for my skin to calm down so please avoid it.
B) Gluten - Gluten intolerance is highly associated with inflammatory disorders of all kinds. It is also a contributing factor in many autoimmune diseases such as celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis, type I diabetes, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, autoimmune cardiomyopathy, lymphoma, and dermatitis herpetiformis (skin disease) among others. It is also linked as a contributing factor in asthma, allergies, & eczema
Tips to Reduce risk of Gluten Intolerance:
1) Breastfeed newborns for at least the first 6 months of life.
2) Optimize vitamin D3 levels between 60-100 ng/ml
3) Optimize gut flora with high-quality fermented foods and probiotic supplements
4) Keep blood sugar under control with regular exercise and a low carbohydrate diet that is loaded with phytonutrient rich veggies, good fats and anti-inflammatory herbs.
5) When introducing gluten it is best to use sprouted forms.
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/033944_gluten_sensitivity_prevention.html#ixzz1bdlisJom
C) As a woman, I found it got worse around my period - so during this time (PMS) take extra care of yourself, eat lots of greens, drink lots of water and fill yourself with positive energy (music, funny movies, etc)
D) Stress is a huge one, so as mentioned above assist yourself and lower your stress through relaxation, music, movies, meditation etc.
E) Oil of OREGANO - my savior. This is an amazing natural substance that is an anti-bacterial, fungal and viral and is powerful stuff. You can drink it, put it under your tongue or apply it to your face (diluted) for a quick heal AND cure when taken long enough.
F) For my skin I find natural oils help, whether it be aloe, olive oil, or emu oil - keep it simple. I find for around the blisters it gets super dry when it heals so I apply Aquaphor. Altho its mineral oil, in small doses in this case I find it greatly assists the healing process.
G) SOLE - I apply this to my face and allow it to sit and wash it off - read about it here: http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/salt.htm
H) Energy work ie: Clearing emotional wounds and traumas. Sometimes we think we need to fix ourselves by changing our diets and using better products - but we tend to neglect our energetic bodies/minds. An easy way to do this is to simply place yourself in a state of GRACE. Forgive yourself, forgive others and be completely thankful for who you are and yes, even for this annoying ailment - as its bringing you closer to yourself. How? After you master this problem, you will feel empowered and unstoppable. Love yourself no matter what.
I) Sleep and exercise, and drink plenty of water. This is self explanatory.
J) Detox your body, this can be your body reacting to an overgrowth of yeasts, bacteria, and toxin. I find using etible clay is wonderful for cleaning out the body - lots of Vitamin C to strengthen the immune system, and freeze dried green superfood powders to boost yourself back into a healthy body.
I have had this come and go for the past year and once I did everything I mentioned above (and I know it seems like much but it really isnt once you're in a groove), it kept them at bay and actually cured me. It comes and goes when I decide to neglect my self (physical and energetic) and it takes me a good 2-3 weeks to find my balance again. I know this to be true, I am an example of this :)
Good health to you all.
A) Stay away from Dairy, especially cheese I find causes a reaction and takes weeks for my skin to calm down so please avoid it.
B) Gluten - Gluten intolerance is highly associated with inflammatory disorders of all kinds. It is also a contributing factor in many autoimmune diseases such as celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis, type I diabetes, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, autoimmune cardiomyopathy, lymphoma, and dermatitis herpetiformis (skin disease) among others. It is also linked as a contributing factor in asthma, allergies, & eczema
Tips to Reduce risk of Gluten Intolerance:
1) Breastfeed newborns for at least the first 6 months of life.
2) Optimize vitamin D3 levels between 60-100 ng/ml
3) Optimize gut flora with high-quality fermented foods and probiotic supplements
4) Keep blood sugar under control with regular exercise and a low carbohydrate diet that is loaded with phytonutrient rich veggies, good fats and anti-inflammatory herbs.
5) When introducing gluten it is best to use sprouted forms.
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/033944_gluten_sensitivity_prevention.html#ixzz1bdlisJom
C) As a woman, I found it got worse around my period - so during this time (PMS) take extra care of yourself, eat lots of greens, drink lots of water and fill yourself with positive energy (music, funny movies, etc)
D) Stress is a huge one, so as mentioned above assist yourself and lower your stress through relaxation, music, movies, meditation etc.
E) Oil of OREGANO - my savior. This is an amazing natural substance that is an anti-bacterial, fungal and viral and is powerful stuff. You can drink it, put it under your tongue or apply it to your face (diluted) for a quick heal AND cure when taken long enough.
F) For my skin I find natural oils help, whether it be aloe, olive oil, or emu oil - keep it simple. I find for around the blisters it gets super dry when it heals so I apply Aquaphor. Altho its mineral oil, in small doses in this case I find it greatly assists the healing process.
G) SOLE - I apply this to my face and allow it to sit and wash it off - read about it here: http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/salt.htm
H) Energy work ie: Clearing emotional wounds and traumas. Sometimes we think we need to fix ourselves by changing our diets and using better products - but we tend to neglect our energetic bodies/minds. An easy way to do this is to simply place yourself in a state of GRACE. Forgive yourself, forgive others and be completely thankful for who you are and yes, even for this annoying ailment - as its bringing you closer to yourself. How? After you master this problem, you will feel empowered and unstoppable. Love yourself no matter what.
I) Sleep and exercise, and drink plenty of water. This is self explanatory.
J) Detox your body, this can be your body reacting to an overgrowth of yeasts, bacteria, and toxin. I find using etible clay is wonderful for cleaning out the body - lots of Vitamin C to strengthen the immune system, and freeze dried green superfood powders to boost yourself back into a healthy body.
I have had this come and go for the past year and once I did everything I mentioned above (and I know it seems like much but it really isnt once you're in a groove), it kept them at bay and actually cured me. It comes and goes when I decide to neglect my self (physical and energetic) and it takes me a good 2-3 weeks to find my balance again. I know this to be true, I am an example of this :)
Good health to you all.
Sounds like most of you have something called Porphyria. Check out these symptoms: http://www.bettermedicine.com/article/porphyria/symptoms and then look up images. See if you can't bring this information in to your doctor and get them to test for it. I plan to - it's been 30 years of looking like this and treatments from Accutane to herbals ... to finally have an answer is amazing! Good luck!
i developed a small water filled blister on one of my cheek 2 years ago, after some months they started appearing on both my cheeks and the area is slowly increasing. Blisters are painless and non itchy and are appearing ONLY on cheeks.
I went to aiims for treatment, at first they thought its pemphigus vulgaris and then thought may be its porphyria, so they did tests for both and every report was normal and negative, they even did skin biopsy but even that was normal. After giving medicines for at least one year they said they don't know what is this........!!!!!! because even after taking medicines i was developing blisters. And they also did test for herpes but even that was negative.
Now its almost three years and i still don't know what is this!!!! and why is it happening! In between all these i tried homeopathic medicines after which frequency of appearing blisters reduced but still i am having these blisters (now one or two in one month).and now with that i am having pimples too!!! and the color of affected area has changed.
Now again i am consulting allopathic Doctor and he is also saying the same things!!! he has started medicines thinking its pemphigus and also saying that he is not sure!!!!!!!! its irritating:(
can anyone please HELP me?
I went to aiims for treatment, at first they thought its pemphigus vulgaris and then thought may be its porphyria, so they did tests for both and every report was normal and negative, they even did skin biopsy but even that was normal. After giving medicines for at least one year they said they don't know what is this........!!!!!! because even after taking medicines i was developing blisters. And they also did test for herpes but even that was negative.
Now its almost three years and i still don't know what is this!!!! and why is it happening! In between all these i tried homeopathic medicines after which frequency of appearing blisters reduced but still i am having these blisters (now one or two in one month).and now with that i am having pimples too!!! and the color of affected area has changed.
Now again i am consulting allopathic Doctor and he is also saying the same things!!! he has started medicines thinking its pemphigus and also saying that he is not sure!!!!!!!! its irritating:(
can anyone please HELP me?
Reading all your stories is all too familiar and suffer with the liquid filled blisters that spread once popped do scab and heal but takes weeks to get better and leaves a scar. The recorrences are in the same place so never gives the skin a chance to heal completely. I was told its cold sores and use the aciclovir cream and patches to control the outbreak which does help but because I scar easily my skin is is a mess!! I do not know the trigger but believe sun light and stress do aggregate it which can't be avoided so like many of you I'm stuffed. Age 30 and suffered for 2 years, very miserable :'(
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