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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.
No she didn't give me a diagnoses. I thought I KNEW this was riba rash. Isn't it???
My skin was ok/occaisional acne-- and then 3 months after begining tx WHAM.
So are you saying that this can be diagnosed? Am I am idiot? I thought the dx was tx!!! I was under the impression that riba-rash(sh!t)happens. And was more or less justfiguring the only thing to do is treat the symptoms. Putting a name on it prolly won't change the TX. I think it's a little bit of everything, and kinda in layers lololololllolololol
If I had to guess and you know I do--I'd say this is contact dermatitis. (and seboreic) Cuz pretty much I scratch it and then it turns into red then bumps and wheals. And then there's the red blotches that turn to patches and they start cracking and flaking after a week or so of itching and then thrers little tiny raised bumps everywhere. Yeah that's everything. I've got it ALL right here. Should I join the circus?
On the upside I'm able to channel my anxiety into this real intense kinda SPEED RUSH. I've done a thousand thing since I got home and not hungry at all. Itching is starting to subside a bit except on my back where I can't rub the cream.
My skin was ok/occaisional acne-- and then 3 months after begining tx WHAM.
So are you saying that this can be diagnosed? Am I am idiot? I thought the dx was tx!!! I was under the impression that riba-rash(sh!t)happens. And was more or less justfiguring the only thing to do is treat the symptoms. Putting a name on it prolly won't change the TX. I think it's a little bit of everything, and kinda in layers lololololllolololol
If I had to guess and you know I do--I'd say this is contact dermatitis. (and seboreic) Cuz pretty much I scratch it and then it turns into red then bumps and wheals. And then there's the red blotches that turn to patches and they start cracking and flaking after a week or so of itching and then thrers little tiny raised bumps everywhere. Yeah that's everything. I've got it ALL right here. Should I join the circus?
On the upside I'm able to channel my anxiety into this real intense kinda SPEED RUSH. I've done a thousand thing since I got home and not hungry at all. Itching is starting to subside a bit except on my back where I can't rub the cream.
It may indeed be contact derm and/or seb derm but hey, you paid your $$$, you should get a diagnosis :) It could be so-called riba rash, whatever that is, but it also could be something else flared by the interferon. You have my sympathy. Hope you start feeling better soon.
-- Jim
-- Jim
Regarding the back -- a hand mirror combined with a wall mirror and a back scrubber wraped in some cotton underwear (or some other contraption) should help you find and reach all the spots. I also find immaculate hygeine became very important as tx lowers the resistance to all kinds of fungal and/or bacterial infections. At one point I was changing sheets and pillowcases daily and changing towels every after use. Tried to wear all cotton and preferably white (no dyes). Used mild or baby laundry detergent and double-rinsed everything. What a PITA :)
Thank you for all your help and advice.
Yes I did think about the backscrubber applicator thing- but my idea was to wrap it in a baggie rather than something absorbant. Thats how I used to apply "self tan" to back area. I guess to actually rub this greasy stuff in, I'll have to get more creative. Use the cat?
I've never used a petroleum based product on my body ever. It's not soaking in at all. I guess use less and rub more. Remember that thread about the gold bond on the moniter--is going to be a reality.
Thanks, NO REALLY THANKS.
PS if anybody posts and tells you to tell me how to make a PBJ sandwich--I will take more aterax and stay up all night long posting - and use up the rest of the threads or bandwidth for the year. :):::::
Yes I did think about the backscrubber applicator thing- but my idea was to wrap it in a baggie rather than something absorbant. Thats how I used to apply "self tan" to back area. I guess to actually rub this greasy stuff in, I'll have to get more creative. Use the cat?
I've never used a petroleum based product on my body ever. It's not soaking in at all. I guess use less and rub more. Remember that thread about the gold bond on the moniter--is going to be a reality.
Thanks, NO REALLY THANKS.
PS if anybody posts and tells you to tell me how to make a PBJ sandwich--I will take more aterax and stay up all night long posting - and use up the rest of the threads or bandwidth for the year. :):::::
I have a follow-up in three weeks. I will insist on a DX.
The petroleum greasy stuff isn't supposed to disappear fast like the creams. Just rub it gently or whatever the instructions say. It's strong stuff and will do its job even though it seems like it's staying on top of the skin. Make sure to discuss with the cat so he/she will know what to do. Good luck!
-- Jim
-- Jim
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