Thankyou for taking the time to read my question. The problem is my skin, For a few weeks now I have suffered with scaly, itchy, flaky skin, it's depressing me, I've started to avoid eating dairy products, I've been using Eucerin Urea %26amp; hemp oil. The doctor gives me antibiotics but as soon as I've finished the course It comes back with a vengance. It's over my arms. legs, neck, throat %26amp; face, the condition makes it painful to move my joints, %26amp; most of the time when moving my arms I get cracks on my elbow joint which then bleeds or pusses. my skin is constantly flaky.I can't sleep at night because of the constant pain. I hate going out as I get weird looks, I am a model but I can't work at the moment, this is really depressing me %26amp; I'd rather stay in bed then go about my daily routine. My doctor won't help me, I've begged her to see a dermotologist %26amp; have an allergy test but I keep getting denied.
I'm going back to the doctors this morning, any advice to make her open her eyes %26amp; help.
Please help I have a serious %26amp; painful skin condition %26amp; it's affection my social life %26amp; work.?
You poor thing, that is dreadful! To be fair to your GP, most of the time they DO try to resolve skin conditions themselves, becuse they sre so common that if every single one was referred to a dermatologist, their clinics would be over-run.
Having said that, I think you have put up with enough, and it is time for an urgent referral to a dermatologist. In the meantime, you are doing all the right things; Eucerin products are very good. Also stop shaving your legs and underarms for a few days; wash only in water,- preferably in a bath, so the mix can coat your skin-that has been softened with something like Oilatum, or Silcocks Base, your pharmacy will help you with this. Ideally, try not washing at all for a few days; just a "top and bottom" freshen up, but I know that is very hard to do.
Pat your skin dry after washing, wear only cotton clothes, loose fitting if possible. It could be psoriasis; or it could be very severe eczema, from the sound of the cracking and bleeding on your elbows.
It could be an allergic reaction either to something you have used on your skin, or something you have inhaled or eaten.
I totally sympathise with you; twice in the past ten years, I have had a mysterious outbreak of a full body, itchy, scaly rash. Nothing helped. The first time, I was out of work for six weeks. In the end, what seemed to work was Betovate cream, along with an antihisamine. I also followed all the above steps; I was one of those people who shaved and exfoliated everything, everyday. I had to stop that. .
At the time, I was totally stressed in my job; had a new manager, and was in the middle of making a serious complain about her bullying me, and that COULD have been a factor.
Is there anything like that in your life?
I wish you well with your GP on the next visit; insist on a referral to a dermatologist; at this stage you are in danger of becoming depressed about the whole thing, and your GP should take that into account.
Reply:This sounds like it could be an ecsma type allergic reaction.
I suffered with this once and it turned out to be the washing powder !!!! we were using.
Seek medical advice again and ensure you tell them all you have said here. Then at least they can start tests.
Reply:Sounds like you are allergict to somthing.
Aggree with Jon P above, change your washing powder, I am allergict to most brands and can only use the Shop own VALUE brand, as its just washing powder with no crap added
Reply:see another doctor. you are entitled to see a dermatologist. stress will make it worse.
surcare is a good brand for skin allergies.
Reply:Sounds like the doctor has formed an opinion that you disagree with and that 's probably the end of the road. for the timebeing You could buy yourself a self analysis kit from chemists that allows you to send away a blood swab and the results will be sent back to you later. This might give you the evidence you need to persuade your doctor that it might be a food allergy. Try this link:
www.yorktest.com
Good luck supermodel.
Reply:Firstly, let me say how sorry I am for you. This type of condition can be so upsetting and terribly debillitating. And to make matters worse, the more you get depressed about the situation, the more it flares up.
The first thing I would do is ask for a second opinion. It is your right, if you feel (and it sounds like) your doctor is not doing her utmost. See another doctor and take it from there. Hugs to you xx
Reply:try and make an appointment,to see a specialist asap !! for now go to the emergency room,they should be able to help you.your doctor isn't doing the right thing.it's time to find a new doctor !!
Reply:try and see another doctor at the surgery,some of them specialise in skin problems,and will take a different approach,maybe your allergic to certain foods,but dont just leave it with one doctor,get a second opinion
Reply:In your occupation your self confidence is supreme.
Obviously this is not helping it.
In fact, it would be having the opposite effect.
There is no doubt that you need to see a specialist.
Demand that!
If the doctor is not agreeable ask to get a second opinion from another doctor.
Then get him to refer you.
Your doctor has had every chance, but has not taken you seriously enough.
The good thing is that skin conditions tend to clear up as we get older.
Not everyone wants to wait around, though.
I know what you are going through, and I am sorry for what you are experiencing.
I wish you the best of luck.
Bigger problems have been sorted.
So, get to the doctor, insist on the specialist referral, and start on the road to a new and better, more confident life.
Your self confidence, the engine that drives everything, is too important for medical people to be playing around with.
Go get it sorted girl.
Now!
Best of luck.
Reply:I would like to enlighten you to turn towards the natural healing and use Sri Lanken lemongrass oil which is proven in that country for that kind of skin diseases.
Reply:get a new doctor. try to avoid wheat, it's another common trigger for allergy skin.
your skin is the largest organ in your body, and if something is going wrong with it, there can be all sorts of problems... not to mention the fact that germs and bacteria enter through cuts and cracks.
look for a dermatologist yourself, find a new doctor. please, find a doctor who will actually help you!
Reply:I'd keep a food journal and be sure you use something very pure and natural for your skin (cream) %26amp; (showering) - avoid all products with mineral oils (vaseline, baby oil and creams).
You need to ditch your doctor and find one that is willing to listen to you and try to help you -
I'd wash your open lesions with sterile water (take a clean compress and wash it with boiled water [cooling])
and apply peroxide and an antibiotic ointment -
Also vitamin e or shea butter is best for your skin -
or pure and natural creams - (I prefer and use something like Arbonne or Berts Bee)
Take vitamins e, a and c and zinc and be sure you drink 8 glasses of water a day - once your skin isn't oozing or filled with puss I'd try to use a lufa with a sea salt scrub in the shower - the combo will help get rid of dead skin and turn over the cells - making way for healthier skin.
Take motrin for the ache - until you see a real MD who listens and helps you turn a better corner - sounds like you need a cortisone - and antibiotic - to heal -
Reply:go to the derm on your owen they will see you
Reply:try adding body olive oil n liquid glycerin to ur daily skin moisturiser, it will work
Reply:Hi Angel, (i wont use your real name hear babe) i agree with kerry.. you are entitled to see a dermatologist if thats what you want.. and you can go to your doctor, and ask for a second opinion from a different doctor, and he will (he has to) pass you to someone else, who will take a look again, from the start.. this may take time, but you will get some sort of result, and i know youve had this a while now, so nothing to loose...
in the meen time, YES you can change your washing powder etc to "basic brands" as this is a common cause, but it may not be this, and you need more tests doing, your doctor doesnt seem to have come to a conclusion yet. ...
have a GOOD think when this first started, and think of EVERYTHING that changed around this time, no matter how small... eating habbits, sweetner instead of sugar etc etc, vitamins and suplements are another common cause, well i could go one for ever babe, i hope this helps you darling, and hope you get sorted soon.
(it'd be nice to hear how you get on hun x)
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