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Skin- ITCHY ITCHY ITCHY
Hello again!
Well I went to a different dermatoligist a real one who deals with skin problem and not just laser stuff and botox.
What a difference!!
Scalp---
She said my scalp was infected and gave me some antibiotics for that (bactrim).
She also gave some samples of stuff for scalp that really worked in less than two days. It's called "DermaSmoothe". It's an oil that you put on your scalp at bedtime and then a shower cap and another sample of a shampoo called "Loprox" to wash out the oil with and leave on 3-5 min. Guys THIS WORKED!!!!!!!!
Skin---
She did a skin scraping to rule out scabies then gave me a coritsone shot. Then she rx'd "clobetasol 0.05%" cream for body and "fluticasone 0.05%" cream for face.
The cream for face seems to be working especially for the red patches that had started cracking and flaking. They are almost gone. Body is a different story I am STILL itching so bad.
I noticed a couple of places on my arm that have a pronounced ring and depressed white area in the center--so now I'm thinking ringworm. (TOO)I have some econizole and am dotting it on just those areas that look like rings forming. I have a call back in to the derm to see if this is OK to do- but I googled it and that's what it's for. I already had it for tinea versicolor.
ITCHING---
OMG this is SOOOO bad it's driving me crazy. IS THIS NORMAL FOR RIBA RASH?????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Ice you say?? I would go into hyperthermia using the amount it would take to keep me from scratching. And doesn't just itch in one place.
Well I went to a different dermatoligist a real one who deals with skin problem and not just laser stuff and botox.
What a difference!!
Scalp---
She said my scalp was infected and gave me some antibiotics for that (bactrim).
She also gave some samples of stuff for scalp that really worked in less than two days. It's called "DermaSmoothe". It's an oil that you put on your scalp at bedtime and then a shower cap and another sample of a shampoo called "Loprox" to wash out the oil with and leave on 3-5 min. Guys THIS WORKED!!!!!!!!
Skin---
She did a skin scraping to rule out scabies then gave me a coritsone shot. Then she rx'd "clobetasol 0.05%" cream for body and "fluticasone 0.05%" cream for face.
The cream for face seems to be working especially for the red patches that had started cracking and flaking. They are almost gone. Body is a different story I am STILL itching so bad.
I noticed a couple of places on my arm that have a pronounced ring and depressed white area in the center--so now I'm thinking ringworm. (TOO)I have some econizole and am dotting it on just those areas that look like rings forming. I have a call back in to the derm to see if this is OK to do- but I googled it and that's what it's for. I already had it for tinea versicolor.
ITCHING---
OMG this is SOOOO bad it's driving me crazy. IS THIS NORMAL FOR RIBA RASH?????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Ice you say?? I would go into hyperthermia using the amount it would take to keep me from scratching. And doesn't just itch in one place.
Sorry to bore you (to death?). This is a valid thread I opened and a tx issue many are dealing with.
I AM tx in week 13/24.
If this is boring you then go to another thread, there are plenty of threads on lab work etc,that might not be so boring.
If serious then why open another thread? This is a skin thread SO discuss your skin stuff here? There are twenty more comment slots open.
I AM tx in week 13/24.
If this is boring you then go to another thread, there are plenty of threads on lab work etc,that might not be so boring.
If serious then why open another thread? This is a skin thread SO discuss your skin stuff here? There are twenty more comment slots open.
I just saw your SVR post...terrific...I walked around with a grin on my face for a whole month after I got mine. Now it's wearing off, and the first concerns about the 9 month are setting in.
Until I have the one year under my belt...well, right now you enjoy your weekend in the "sun", LOL.
Ina
Until I have the one year under my belt...well, right now you enjoy your weekend in the "sun", LOL.
Ina
Hello there, I have a couple of days to talk with you about skin stuff.
Best to find us a thread further down...so not to bore those on tx to death.
Ina
Best to find us a thread further down...so not to bore those on tx to death.
Ina
Actually, what they gave you for your body is actually stronger (Group I) than what you're using on your face (Group II).
Here's a chart with Group I being the strongest steroid.
http://dermatology.about.com/cs/medications/a/steroidgroups.htm
Here's a chart with Group I being the strongest steroid.
http://dermatology.about.com/cs/medications/a/steroidgroups.htm
Sugggestions:
non-prescription - Sarna
prescription - Lac-Hydrin 12%
Good luck, drove me nuts too.
non-prescription - Sarna
prescription - Lac-Hydrin 12%
Good luck, drove me nuts too.
Just got back from the new derms office. Didn't see the Dr. just the nurse and got a booster cort shot.(the last one was Monday)and rx and more sample itch cream.
She rx'd "Diflorasone Diacetate 0.05%" ointment (yuk) and said specifically "patient is to use 60 grams a week". What's up with that? I mean,-- do they mean--"no more than that" or "no less than that" ???? Is the reason they're saying this= because of like what you were saying about not using the stuff too long. (Danger will robinson)
This stuff is real greasy-petroleum based. I hate that. But sure am hating the alternative.
She gave me a bag of "Pramasone Lotion 2.5%" also. Familiar with any of these?
So now I have two (60gram) tubes of "clobetasol" The pharmacist says smirking-- "good to have around the house"... cracked me up, no pun intended.
SO-- I'm to stop the "clobetasol" 3xday and switch to "Diaflorason" 2x/day (the grease)- and continue the "fluticasone 0.05%" (for face) 2x/day. And can take aterax and benedryl to tolerance.
Does that sound about right?? Because I don't want my skin to fall of or induce rosecea. Considering what you've been through, I do trust your expert opinion as much as even the doctors, BUT I CAN'T WRITE MY OWN RX.
I feel so awful and I know I look just horrid. At work one or two people did notice my skin and before I left work I asked my MGR. to schedule me so I don't have to see very many people. I feel like a lepper and would not even go pick up my check from last week, because I didn't want anyone to see me.
Thank GOD I was able to pick up my FMLA paperwork at my GI's office. It's taken almost 2 weeks for him to fill out. Now after approval or the paperwork goes through or whatever- I won't even need a DRS. note for any absences or tardies or leaving early AND my seniority/benefits are frozen where they're at and can't be lowered or taken away because of me dropping hours.
Still itchy but not as bad.
She rx'd "Diflorasone Diacetate 0.05%" ointment (yuk) and said specifically "patient is to use 60 grams a week". What's up with that? I mean,-- do they mean--"no more than that" or "no less than that" ???? Is the reason they're saying this= because of like what you were saying about not using the stuff too long. (Danger will robinson)
This stuff is real greasy-petroleum based. I hate that. But sure am hating the alternative.
She gave me a bag of "Pramasone Lotion 2.5%" also. Familiar with any of these?
So now I have two (60gram) tubes of "clobetasol" The pharmacist says smirking-- "good to have around the house"... cracked me up, no pun intended.
SO-- I'm to stop the "clobetasol" 3xday and switch to "Diaflorason" 2x/day (the grease)- and continue the "fluticasone 0.05%" (for face) 2x/day. And can take aterax and benedryl to tolerance.
Does that sound about right?? Because I don't want my skin to fall of or induce rosecea. Considering what you've been through, I do trust your expert opinion as much as even the doctors, BUT I CAN'T WRITE MY OWN RX.
I feel so awful and I know I look just horrid. At work one or two people did notice my skin and before I left work I asked my MGR. to schedule me so I don't have to see very many people. I feel like a lepper and would not even go pick up my check from last week, because I didn't want anyone to see me.
Thank GOD I was able to pick up my FMLA paperwork at my GI's office. It's taken almost 2 weeks for him to fill out. Now after approval or the paperwork goes through or whatever- I won't even need a DRS. note for any absences or tardies or leaving early AND my seniority/benefits are frozen where they're at and can't be lowered or taken away because of me dropping hours.
Still itchy but not as bad.
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