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[Andrew308]

Alright i have had this skin condition since i was in 5th or 6th grade, i cannot get rid of it, and every time i go to my doctor he tells me its Excema which it is not,and i have told him that. It itches in no way shape or form, and isnt red. It is bumps all over my body, which every so often they will have whiteheads on them. It started out on my upper arms and has spread to my buttox, chest,back,upper legs, penis, and it is slowly spreading to my lower arms, which is why i am posting this becuase i have to get a cure or ahold of it before it does. I havnt been able to swim for years because im to embarressed of how it looks, and if it spreads to my lower arms i wont even be able to wear a tee-shirt to cover it up. My doctor gives me this Mometasone Furoate cream everytime i go see him and it seems to be nothing more than a moisteriser and has done nothing for me. I would greatly apprieciate eny help or advise i could get. I will post pictures soon and can send them to enyone willing to help me.

I greatly appriciate eny help or advice

[Andrew308]

Thank you for your advice and support, it is greatly appriciated.

[Dr_Aparna]

Hi,
Bumps which come and go and which are stubborn will usually have an allergic association, including eczema which is a skin allergy.

The cream you have been advised to use is a medium strength Corticosteroid ointment which helps reduce most skin inflammatory conditions and is also the main treatment in eczema.

The term eczema is broadly applied to a range of persistent skin conditions. These include dryness and recurring skin rashes with varying symptoms associated with it.Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis) is believed to have a hereditary component, and often runs in families whose members also have hay fever and asthma. Itchy rash is particularly noticeable on face and scalp, neck, inside of elbows, behind knees, and buttocks.

There is no known cure for eczema, thus treatments aim to control the symptoms: reduce inflammation and relieve itching. There will be periods of remission and flare-ups on and off.
ref:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema

If you feel it is not correct then you should get it examined by another dermatologist ang get a second opinion.Also you might have to consider an auto-immune disorder which are associated with skin manifestations.

[carol199]

if they say it is eczema, it probably is because eczema comes in many different types. try very strong oily lotion and btw, swimming makes it worse.