Spongiotic Dermatitis-Causes-Treatment

[Tim001]

I have been experiencing a rash on the calf of my left leg for about two+ years. The rash starts out with little red spots and then forms tiny blisters which are very itchy.  The rash becomes prominent during the hot summer months but continues throught the year at a lesser intensity.  The rash was treated with Fluocinonide, a topical steriod cream, and was wrapped in plastic wrap during the evening which healed the irritated calf very well.  However, Recently the rash spread to my torso and arms and the itching was relentless.  Prednisone was taken orally and the rash was immediately halted.  A biopsy of a blister was examined by a lab and was diagnosed as "Spongiotic Dermatitis".  
  1.  What is the cause of the rash " Spongiotic Dermatitis" ?
  2.  What can be done to avoid its reoccurance ?
  3.  Suggestions and recommendations that may be helpful for treatment and avoidance of rash

Thank you for your assistance and God Bless you.

[CaroleXyla]

Have you found anything that has helped? My friend has had this problem for FIVE years seen many doctors who give him different creams but nothing helps. Had two biosies conclusion is exactly what the told you.
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[hopejoy111]

Thanks for inspiring me. My Lichenoid dermatitis is still in limited areas, as I always prefer the natural option, I may follow your path just to see what happens. However, I know that in Asia urino-therapy is wide spread and used for many illnesses including  cancer. The content of urea in it is very helpful for the skin regeneration. I will also try rubbing it on because it is produced by my own body and contains the medicine I need to heal myself. Thanks.

[leori494]

I have been diagnosed with spongiotic psorriasis dermatitis (after a biopsy) my doctor sent me to phototherapy, all kinds of creams but nothing seems to help, I have it on my legs back chest and arms (since Januray 2013) have had allergic tests where nothing was found....can you help me?

[modiddle]

Thank-you! It all makes some much sense. I have been battling this since the age of 8, that I can remember. I am now 26.  I thought I was just lactose intolerant, however it still comes back slowly.  I will now try this.  Steroids just don't work, it always comes back.

[tmbg1]

I have this too....been to 3 derms!  They just keep prescribing cream which will work until i stop using it...Now I have been reading that the topical steroids become highly addictive and make it worse!  So I am using nothing now and itching like crazy!   (I went to the itsan.org website to learn about the dangers of topical steroid addiction and it made sense.)

[AlyKamal]

You are almost telling me my own story. The doctor hasn't requested me to do any allergic test as yet. Please keep me posted with your progress. Thanks