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.

[jerseygirl163]

Thank you, it makes a lot of sense to me.  I've had this rash for years. Its no in the ankes and plantar of both feet.  The blisters, itchy ones went away when I changed dish detergent from Dawn to Palmolive clean and clear. Gone.  The foods I will give it a try. Most the problems I see are cause by all the additives to foods, milk, etc. Thanks for the advice. I will check it out.  remember, change the soaps.  I've tried organic foods, I don't believe it. It takes approx. 10 years to clean a farm from chemicals to clean soil.  Where is there clean soil??

[gadolina]

I was told I have this condition. I don't believe it for one minute. I developed a pattern of sores on my R arm, then L and then legs, since last July. The skin biopsy from R upper shoulder only 1 done, was lichenoid dermatitis with increased dermal mucin(this is natural hyaluronic acid) between the dermis and epidermis. The doc lied to me, he knew exactly what is was and was just waiting for this to occur. I guessed immediately. I'd had 2 MRI's with Gadolinium metal, Sep and Dec 2010. My Vit D was a known low at 22.9. In July 2011 I got the skin sores until now, with Rx of Clobetasol, Dovenox not filled, even told heat rash. It's gadolinium metal from MRI's. I had sx prior, difficulty walking, R arm tremor, they begged for skin biopsy in 2008. see fda.gov blackbox warning, MD asked me if I take any Chinese herbs? I said, NO, they have metal in them, prior phone calls to me were: don't eat anymore foods w mercury, odd call, my level was 2,  range 1-10, once: no more radiation, , well, MRI's don't use radiation, but the contrast is metal, not radioactive, CT contrasts and scans are radioactive. I knew it was the metal. I had new derm send to mayomedicallaboratories com search G for gadolinium, It's not rare. I do have some dec kidney function, they avoided this topic all together, even wrote I do not have it, what a lie. I called Immunology fellow next day, sat early am, asked about gadolinium, yeah, we know all about it, what it does, he documents in my chart, I called to see if biopsy was being evaluated by dermpath. not even discussed, they've lied about this. see nyas.org Fourth Annual NSF conference e briefing 13 Sept 2010, listen to it, see all slides,  yale.edu, pathmax has some good info, but there are way more than 366 cases Cowper lists, this is a lie, this is his own site, Danish studies in 1997 knew about it and earlier. see mri side effects, from description of this spongititis, this is not what happens to me. I have pics and they know exactly where to biopsy. Do not get MRI injections for any part of the body, it accumulates, CT contrast is TC 99 or technetium, from Molybdenum, nuclear fission, nuc waste for med use, tracer with other radionuclides, look it up. see auntminnie com or rsna org or www fiercebiotech com for CT radiation doses, pediatric, they know the lethal dose of radiation, new articles about CT head/sinus and dental xrays and radiation induced cancers, they know all this.

[piyush92]

how much time does it take to get removed from one's body if he/she is having it from past 5 years

[jamarts]

There is a mild RX Steroid cream I was prescribed for my shins that works well and usually will go away in 2 days. It is a mixture of Moisturel over the counter lotion and Kenalog 40 mg. This will have to be prescribed and the Pharmacist will mix.  I get this rash if I am out in the sun.

[jamarts]

I have been to Allergists and 3 of the top Dermatologists in Houston and have finally been diagnosed with probable Psoriasis and spongiotic derm.  I have used 5 different types of Steroid lotions.The last advise was to  Cleanse with dove soap then use a layer of Psorent topical solution  then a layer of Halobetasol Propionate Ointment with a final layer of Vinicream (over the counter lotion) purchased from the last Dermatologist. This treatment will shrink the rash and ease the itching.  The itch is unbearable and sharp shooting pains come with it.  They are wanting me to start on Methotrexate to keep the Psoriasis from going into my system as Arthritis. I am not going to take it.  I am hoping to reach out and ask for opinions and advise.  I have to get off the Steroid creams and will not compromise my liver with Methotrexate. Once I slack off the cream the rash comes back.  I am not overweight and have a very healthy diet. I have had extensive tested for allergies and have none. I work out 4 to 5 days a week and am an avid bicyclist. Now because of the rash am having trouble riding as much as I am used to.  It is becoming very depressing and I need help!!!

[rvbult]

my son has been fighting a rash for 3-4 weeks that started with just a couple of bumos on inner forearm and thigh.  He developed a runny nose 2nd day and after giving tylenol cold he flared up all over his body.  Dr and Dermetlogist both said it was viral rash.  Gave zirtec and benadryl and steriod oint. got better then worse, double treatment, got better then twice as worse than the first batch.  All creams and ointments were buring skin.  Ended up in ER.  Dr wanted steroids started orally but derm. Dr said no.  Then at folow up two days later they said "Wow, you need steroids!"  so upset, we now have to do steroids for 30 days orally and topically.  Zofran for nausea and lots of Zertec and benadryl.  They biopsied the legs and found Spongiatic dermatitis and are telling me its not from allergy.  I disagree.  I has to be allergic to something if it keeps reoccurring.  He has an underlying tinia versacolor (High yeast in skin, losing pigment)  this may be making it worse, but allergy Dr. still isn't sure its an allergic reaction either.  He has been skin tested but not blood tested.  Trying to figure out next step.  They told us we would see a derm Dr that specialized in patch testing.  We do know he is allergic to chromium and think it is this that could be causing all of this, but they say a long shot.  The best over the counter  cream is SARNA cream/lotion.  It is about $10 at the pharmacy and has a cooling agent ans well as camphor.