Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis

[SebastianGB]

I have been diagnosed with Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis by a dermatologist. I received antibiotics to cure the spots. The spots disappeared for roughly 3 months and are returning. The papules are located throughout my body, primarily near the belly button. The pattern extends up my torso on the sides, leading to the arms. The upper arms also have papules. I have noticed that when I lay on concrete without a shirt, the papules become more evident and obvious. However, the visibility does not dim over time. Does this have anything to do with it? Also, I would like to ask if supplements used for bodybuilding, which i have used recently that include creatine, NO2, supplementary protein, arginine, and beta-alanine have anything to do with Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis. Thanks you're consideration and time is appreciated

[shannoncw12]

I think I may have this too. I've been suffering from dry, itchy discolored patches on my ribcage and sides of breasts/armpits (kind of brown/tan, but my normal skin color is very pale) off and on since my early teens. I'm 24 now (hormonal changes maybe?). I've had doctors look at it in the past but have never been diagnosed or prescribed anything to help, just been told I have dry skin and that moisturizing cream will help... it doesn't. I am hoping that my current doctor or a dermatologist can figure it out. I did notice it to get somewhat better when I was following a paleo diet.

[Sarishh]

I've had the same problem since I was 13 years old. The dermatologist knew from the start that I had CPR and treated me with something called Tetralysal. This cleaned me for almost 6 months after I stopped using the medicine the dark patches came back all over my chest and back and it is also affecting my face. I've read everywhere that minocycline is really good and I'm eager to try it. I want to stop being ashamed of my skin everytime I go out to the beach with my friends. Anyone that has had positive effects with the minocycline please let me know for how long you took the medicine. Thankyou.

[lennepkade]

Hi. I have dark pigmented patches that started developing when i was about 13. Over the years they have spread all over my chest, trunk and are thickened in my underarm area. For years i worried i may have an insulin resistance and that the dark patches were acanthosis nigricans. However i've never been obese or had PCOS, I eat healthy and in good shape. I never understood what i had and the dermatologists i consulted didn't help. After a lot of research online i finally found that i'm not alone in this struggle and i can talk about this without feeling embarrassed. It looks like I have Confluent and Reticulated papillomatosis (CRP) and i saw a dermatologist again this morning. She couldnt figure it out herself after she told me it wasnt fungal and I persuaded her to check her literature for CRP and the benefits of minocycline for it. She looked it up and wrote me a prescription, and i hope to start taking it from today. I am slightly worried that this is almost a self diagnosis.This condition has been holding me back all my life and i want to get rid of it and be the person i truly want to be. I want to be able to dance and play tennis without having to worry about how my skin looks to others. I'd appreciate your responses if you have had a similar struggle.

[vanessa04]

Hi
Did the areas get worse before clearing up?

[vanessa04]

Hi
Did the areas get worse before clearing up?

[lmkayser]

what were your terrible side effects? my son has this and i am concerned if its worth the treatment.