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)
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Help!! what type of skin condition is it?
hi, I would just like to ask what do you called this type of skin condition.... old aged people frequently had dark age spots appearing on their face or on their arms, my grandma's is color white appearing on her face. What is this? why is it like that? any harmful effects? what would happen?
Help!! what type of skin condition is it?
They could be 'liver spots'.
From Wikipedia:
blemishes on the skin associated with ageing and exposure to ultra-violet radiation from the sun. They are also known as age spots, or senile/solar lentigines. They range in colour from light brown to black and are located in areas most often exposed to the sun, particularly the hands, face, shoulders, arms and forehead. In spite of their name, liver spots are not related to the liver.
From the age of 40 onwards, the skin is less able to regenerate from sun exposure and liver spots are very common in this older age group, particularly in those who enjoy being out in the sunshine. They have been known to proliferate in some individuals under emotional distress.
In the vast majority of cases, liver spots pose no threat and no treatment is necessary. In a very small number of cases, they have been known to obscure the detection of skin cancer.
Some people consider these spots unsightly and wish to have them removed for cosmetic reasons. This can be done by cryotherapy or laser treatment.
Some nutritional specialists believe that they are signs of selenium deficiency and suggest that taking colloidal selenium may make them disappear in about 4 to 6 months.
Reply:Possibly skin cancer, we can't tell you here without seeing her, this is what dermatologists are for.
camellia
Help!! what type of skin condition is it?
They could be 'liver spots'.
From Wikipedia:
blemishes on the skin associated with ageing and exposure to ultra-violet radiation from the sun. They are also known as age spots, or senile/solar lentigines. They range in colour from light brown to black and are located in areas most often exposed to the sun, particularly the hands, face, shoulders, arms and forehead. In spite of their name, liver spots are not related to the liver.
From the age of 40 onwards, the skin is less able to regenerate from sun exposure and liver spots are very common in this older age group, particularly in those who enjoy being out in the sunshine. They have been known to proliferate in some individuals under emotional distress.
In the vast majority of cases, liver spots pose no threat and no treatment is necessary. In a very small number of cases, they have been known to obscure the detection of skin cancer.
Some people consider these spots unsightly and wish to have them removed for cosmetic reasons. This can be done by cryotherapy or laser treatment.
Some nutritional specialists believe that they are signs of selenium deficiency and suggest that taking colloidal selenium may make them disappear in about 4 to 6 months.
Reply:Possibly skin cancer, we can't tell you here without seeing her, this is what dermatologists are for.
camellia
Does anyone know of a skin condition where the hands are very wrinkled?
My sister has always hand old looking hands (she's only 23). We used to have a young neighbor with the same skin condition. Does anyone know what I am talking about or what it's called?
Another thing is that she was told it envolves her having extra layers of skin.- Thanks -
Does anyone know of a skin condition where the hands are very wrinkled?
My sister was like that too, she was diagnosed with a rare skin disorder call igtheosis.
Reply:Thank you for this question and thank you for the answer. I am 17 with wrinkly fingers and i never knew why it was there!!!!! Thank you so much. Report It
Reply:I have "my-mothers-hands-itis."
I used to play with the wrinkles on the backs of her hands (in her 50s) and she said "You just wait. You have them, too." I'm in my 40s and I am at the beginning stage of it. I moisturize like CRAZY!
Reply:the extra layers of skin is Psoriasis but it usually manifest as a scaly look ( you can peel scales of skin off and they grow back within hours or days )
Reply:Exposure to dish water can cause a condition called "Dermatitis" and is treated with applications of Eucerine cream.
Reply:sounds like hard workin hands that need olive oil or vaseline on at night.
chapstick is better than nothing or cookin oil.
She needs to do this now or when she is 43, her hands may look 83
Reply:are you grayish blue? There is a genetic disorder, I learned in it biology from the alpha mt states, that's where it started. It could be worse. There is pills now for it. I'm looking for the name. there is another one below
Reply:Have you tried Bag Balm ?
Makes your skin udderly soft
Reply:OMG!! i have that! i never knew what it was!! i juss thought that it was part of my eczema!!
Reply:It is a possibility that the wrinkled hands are a result of the hormone androgen levels which may inhibit the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and thereby reduce the oil production of the oil glands. This, however, would require various tests to confirm. Wrinkled fingers may also result because the keratin-laden cornified epithelium of hands and feet take up water; the swollen keratin causes the wrinkling. Skin on other parts of our bodies, which is thinner and doesn't have nearly as thick a stratum corneum (the dead layer that is mostly keratin), and doesn't wrinkle. Thestratum corneum is by far the thickest on palms and soles because the keratin is needed in places where the epidermis gets the most wear.There is a condition called Ictheosos. Depending on the type of gene abnormality that causes ichthyosis, the skin can show different patterns of flaking. In most cases of ichthyosis vulgaris, for example, skin will flake over the majority of the body, but not on the inside surfaces of joints, in the groin area or on the face. However, this does not resemble the signs that you describe.
Hope this helps
Matador 89
Another thing is that she was told it envolves her having extra layers of skin.- Thanks -
Does anyone know of a skin condition where the hands are very wrinkled?
My sister was like that too, she was diagnosed with a rare skin disorder call igtheosis.
Reply:Thank you for this question and thank you for the answer. I am 17 with wrinkly fingers and i never knew why it was there!!!!! Thank you so much. Report It
Reply:I have "my-mothers-hands-itis."
I used to play with the wrinkles on the backs of her hands (in her 50s) and she said "You just wait. You have them, too." I'm in my 40s and I am at the beginning stage of it. I moisturize like CRAZY!
Reply:the extra layers of skin is Psoriasis but it usually manifest as a scaly look ( you can peel scales of skin off and they grow back within hours or days )
Reply:Exposure to dish water can cause a condition called "Dermatitis" and is treated with applications of Eucerine cream.
Reply:sounds like hard workin hands that need olive oil or vaseline on at night.
chapstick is better than nothing or cookin oil.
She needs to do this now or when she is 43, her hands may look 83
Reply:are you grayish blue? There is a genetic disorder, I learned in it biology from the alpha mt states, that's where it started. It could be worse. There is pills now for it. I'm looking for the name. there is another one below
Reply:Have you tried Bag Balm ?
Makes your skin udderly soft
Reply:OMG!! i have that! i never knew what it was!! i juss thought that it was part of my eczema!!
Reply:It is a possibility that the wrinkled hands are a result of the hormone androgen levels which may inhibit the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and thereby reduce the oil production of the oil glands. This, however, would require various tests to confirm. Wrinkled fingers may also result because the keratin-laden cornified epithelium of hands and feet take up water; the swollen keratin causes the wrinkling. Skin on other parts of our bodies, which is thinner and doesn't have nearly as thick a stratum corneum (the dead layer that is mostly keratin), and doesn't wrinkle. Thestratum corneum is by far the thickest on palms and soles because the keratin is needed in places where the epidermis gets the most wear.There is a condition called Ictheosos. Depending on the type of gene abnormality that causes ichthyosis, the skin can show different patterns of flaking. In most cases of ichthyosis vulgaris, for example, skin will flake over the majority of the body, but not on the inside surfaces of joints, in the groin area or on the face. However, this does not resemble the signs that you describe.
Hope this helps
Matador 89
Is there a cure for a skin condition called Vitiligo?
its a skin condition which can affect anyone, black brown or white, in my case im brown, i have it all over and is very hard to live with. basically it is the loss of pigment in your skin and its evident when you have white patches on your skin. i have searched all over the world and just cant find anything please help?
Is there a cure for a skin condition called Vitiligo?
Vitiligo is a skin condition which is a result of autoimmune system getting disturbed due to various reasons like anxiety, vitamin deficiencies, liver disorders.
As the causes of this condition are not known exactly therefore it is difficult to treat it with one approach.
Different people get different results from the same treatments.
The main treatment in allopathic system is the exposure to the Ultravoilet radiation.
If you want to find out how other vitiligo sufferers have been coping with this problem and how some of them have been able to cure it , please visit http://vitiligoforum.com which is a chat group for vitiligo sufferers.
They also have up to date news about vitiligo on this website. There are many more websites on vitiligo, just search on vitiligo or leucoderma.
Reply:check on this:
http://www.antivitiligo.com/
The used resources and no cash are many absolutely.
Taken care of general. Before nothing, the ample explanation to the patient on which it is his suffering and what it is possible to be hoped of the treatment that sets out. There are no restrictive measures as far as feeding and taken care of of the skin. The patient must act most natural possible.
Topical treatment. The natural or synthetic psoralenos are the most effective medicines at the present time. The natural ones as the essential oil of Lima or bergamota, is the favourites in limited injuries and children. The synthetic ones, like the 8-metilpsoraleno, are of delicate use because they can cause serious burns if they are recommended followed of uncontrolled solar exhibition. Several and increasing dilutions must be used in, and the exhibition to the ultraviolet light must be gradual to look for the tolerance of the skin. Otherwise, the burn is the rule and the spot increases its size.
The retinoic acid and the corticoesteroides have given to very inconsistentes and mainly these last ones results, only transitory results. The cosmetic cream use, can be an artificial lightening to the displeasure of the patient before its spots.
Sistémico treatment. The own psoralenos by their fotoirritante power, can be used by oral route in cases of vitiligo very extensive, but it is due to consider that its action will not be limited only the despigmentada skin but that affected also the normal skin. They can cause to fotosensibilización and cataracts. The corticoesteroides although obtain a pigmentación in some months, this one is transitory and disappears when these medicines are discontinued, which have many undesirable effects.
They have been used inmunomoduladores like levamisol and isoprinosine with inconstantes results. The inmunosupresores medicine use, like the cyclosporin, is not justified in a benign disease by its serious collateral effects.
Tattoos and application of autoinjertos with some results have been tried. The psycotherapy, even though is superficial, is helpful. The support that the patient creates to have of his doctor is basic, in any treatment of vitiligio. Sometimes also they will be of aid some ansiolíticos, when one thinks that the patient undergoes of anguish and anxiety by his disease.
Is there a cure for a skin condition called Vitiligo?
Vitiligo is a skin condition which is a result of autoimmune system getting disturbed due to various reasons like anxiety, vitamin deficiencies, liver disorders.
As the causes of this condition are not known exactly therefore it is difficult to treat it with one approach.
Different people get different results from the same treatments.
The main treatment in allopathic system is the exposure to the Ultravoilet radiation.
If you want to find out how other vitiligo sufferers have been coping with this problem and how some of them have been able to cure it , please visit http://vitiligoforum.com which is a chat group for vitiligo sufferers.
They also have up to date news about vitiligo on this website. There are many more websites on vitiligo, just search on vitiligo or leucoderma.
Reply:check on this:
http://www.antivitiligo.com/
The used resources and no cash are many absolutely.
Taken care of general. Before nothing, the ample explanation to the patient on which it is his suffering and what it is possible to be hoped of the treatment that sets out. There are no restrictive measures as far as feeding and taken care of of the skin. The patient must act most natural possible.
Topical treatment. The natural or synthetic psoralenos are the most effective medicines at the present time. The natural ones as the essential oil of Lima or bergamota, is the favourites in limited injuries and children. The synthetic ones, like the 8-metilpsoraleno, are of delicate use because they can cause serious burns if they are recommended followed of uncontrolled solar exhibition. Several and increasing dilutions must be used in, and the exhibition to the ultraviolet light must be gradual to look for the tolerance of the skin. Otherwise, the burn is the rule and the spot increases its size.
The retinoic acid and the corticoesteroides have given to very inconsistentes and mainly these last ones results, only transitory results. The cosmetic cream use, can be an artificial lightening to the displeasure of the patient before its spots.
Sistémico treatment. The own psoralenos by their fotoirritante power, can be used by oral route in cases of vitiligo very extensive, but it is due to consider that its action will not be limited only the despigmentada skin but that affected also the normal skin. They can cause to fotosensibilización and cataracts. The corticoesteroides although obtain a pigmentación in some months, this one is transitory and disappears when these medicines are discontinued, which have many undesirable effects.
They have been used inmunomoduladores like levamisol and isoprinosine with inconstantes results. The inmunosupresores medicine use, like the cyclosporin, is not justified in a benign disease by its serious collateral effects.
Tattoos and application of autoinjertos with some results have been tried. The psycotherapy, even though is superficial, is helpful. The support that the patient creates to have of his doctor is basic, in any treatment of vitiligio. Sometimes also they will be of aid some ansiolíticos, when one thinks that the patient undergoes of anguish and anxiety by his disease.
What is this skin condition that I have?
I have had a skin condtion for years... finally went 2 my family doctor for it... he referred me to a dermatologist... they both had no answer for me... the condition is deep pitted open sores that appear for the most part on my back, but also have appeared on my neck,behind my ears,face,legs and arms. They are round and very sore and leave a deep scar. Does anyone know what this is , what causes it and how to treat it??
What is this skin condition that I have?
I do not know of this. Does it itch? It may be psioriasis (spelling?).
Reply:It does not sound anything like psoriasis. If your dermatologist didn't know what it is, he should have done some research into it or consulted with some colleagues. You need to go to another dermatologist until you find one who knows.
Deep open sores sound like ulcers, but what is causing it? I will look through my book on skin disease today and if I see anything that looks similar, I will get back to you, but you need to find a doctor who knows his/her stuff and does not give up until he finds an answer.
Reply:My mom had to go to 28 doctors before she found out she had internal poison ivy, no joke. It took years. Try looking for a dermatologist in a big city I went to one about a thing on my face and he put me in front of his colleagues to look at it. Ended up being called a birth mark but they were all interested. A spinal tap and a consult with someone from the centers of disease is usually done when doctors can not figure out a problem. My girl friends son had what looked like a skin condition but it was a allergic reaction to milk his legs had to be wrapped because his skin would turn bright red and crack may be a allergy. Don't give up ask about test.
Reply:Given the information that you have given, I don't think that there is any way to give an answer.
Is there any chance you could post good high definition pictures somewhere?
Reply:Do you know what a cold sore looks like? Are these similar? A round ridge with a soft ulcerated center. Do they break out most often when you are especially stressed or run down? If you get them on callused areas (fingers, heels) they are hard.
If this sounds like what you have, it is caused by the herpes virus. You probably can't get totally rid of it, because it's everywhere. But your body can fight it and keep it supressed. I've found these to be helpful:
L-lysine softgels, taken internally
L-lysine cream (for cold sores) applied topically to help heal
Pure essential oil of Lavender applied topically to stop pain
Extract of Elderberry (sambucus nigra) 20-30 drops (depending on your weight) taken 4x daily
Red Marine Algae, available as pills, taken internally
Reply:Dood have u ever heared of the name "DOCTOR" or "SKIN SPECIALIST", yeah he is the best one to tell the skin condition or type u have.....
What is this skin condition that I have?
I do not know of this. Does it itch? It may be psioriasis (spelling?).
Reply:It does not sound anything like psoriasis. If your dermatologist didn't know what it is, he should have done some research into it or consulted with some colleagues. You need to go to another dermatologist until you find one who knows.
Deep open sores sound like ulcers, but what is causing it? I will look through my book on skin disease today and if I see anything that looks similar, I will get back to you, but you need to find a doctor who knows his/her stuff and does not give up until he finds an answer.
Reply:My mom had to go to 28 doctors before she found out she had internal poison ivy, no joke. It took years. Try looking for a dermatologist in a big city I went to one about a thing on my face and he put me in front of his colleagues to look at it. Ended up being called a birth mark but they were all interested. A spinal tap and a consult with someone from the centers of disease is usually done when doctors can not figure out a problem. My girl friends son had what looked like a skin condition but it was a allergic reaction to milk his legs had to be wrapped because his skin would turn bright red and crack may be a allergy. Don't give up ask about test.
Reply:Given the information that you have given, I don't think that there is any way to give an answer.
Is there any chance you could post good high definition pictures somewhere?
Reply:Do you know what a cold sore looks like? Are these similar? A round ridge with a soft ulcerated center. Do they break out most often when you are especially stressed or run down? If you get them on callused areas (fingers, heels) they are hard.
If this sounds like what you have, it is caused by the herpes virus. You probably can't get totally rid of it, because it's everywhere. But your body can fight it and keep it supressed. I've found these to be helpful:
L-lysine softgels, taken internally
L-lysine cream (for cold sores) applied topically to help heal
Pure essential oil of Lavender applied topically to stop pain
Extract of Elderberry (sambucus nigra) 20-30 drops (depending on your weight) taken 4x daily
Red Marine Algae, available as pills, taken internally
Reply:Dood have u ever heared of the name "DOCTOR" or "SKIN SPECIALIST", yeah he is the best one to tell the skin condition or type u have.....
What's this skin condition?
My legs have a weird patchy look to it. There's nothing wrong with it, it doesn't hurt or anything... it just looks awful. This is what it looks like: http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/8641/... I have never seen anyone with skin like that. I don't know anything about it... I was wondering if anyone knew the name of this condition or anything at all concerning this. Thank you!
What's this skin condition?
Looks like ichthyosis to me.
Reply:hmm maybe psorisis? go to webmd.com and see if yuo can find out. id definitely go to a dermatologist, maybe they can give you a medication for it.
Reply:I havent seen skin like that before, go see a dermatologist .
Reply:It does look like
Dermatitis Herpetiformis, or the beginning of Plague Psoriasis But you should get it confirmed as to what it is by skin specialist. If it is either time you had a look at your Diet as Dermatitis Herpetiformis is related to Coeliac disease as is Psoriasis which many people are unaware of. Best advice get it checked out confirm what it is......
lady slipper
What's this skin condition?
Looks like ichthyosis to me.
Reply:hmm maybe psorisis? go to webmd.com and see if yuo can find out. id definitely go to a dermatologist, maybe they can give you a medication for it.
Reply:I havent seen skin like that before, go see a dermatologist .
Reply:It does look like
Dermatitis Herpetiformis, or the beginning of Plague Psoriasis But you should get it confirmed as to what it is by skin specialist. If it is either time you had a look at your Diet as Dermatitis Herpetiformis is related to Coeliac disease as is Psoriasis which many people are unaware of. Best advice get it checked out confirm what it is......
lady slipper
There is a skin condition called something like "hilly billy". what is it?
it's a rhyming skin condition but i can't remember what it is called.
There is a skin condition called something like "hilly billy". what is it?
Redneck Engineering Exam
1. Calculate the smallest limb diameter on a persimmon tree that will support a 10 pound possum.
2. Which of the following cars will rust out the quickest when placed on blocks in your front yard? a) '66 Ford Fairlane b) '69 Chevrolet Chevelle c) '64 Pontiac GTO
3. If your uncle builds a still that operates at a capacity of 20 gallons of shine per hour, how many car radiators are necessary to condense the product?
4. A pulpwood cutter has chain saw that operates at 2700 rpm. The density of the pine trees in a plot to be harvested is 470 per acre. The lot is 2.3 acres in size. The average tree diameter is 14 inches. How many Budweiser Tall-Boys will it take to cut the trees?
5. If every old refrigerator in the state vented a charge of R-12 simultaneously, what would be the decrease in the ozone layer?
Reply:joking right?
if not try webmd.
Reply:Sounds like something from back yonder, like when your great grandparents were coming up. check with someone in that caliber.
There is a skin condition called something like "hilly billy". what is it?
Redneck Engineering Exam
1. Calculate the smallest limb diameter on a persimmon tree that will support a 10 pound possum.
2. Which of the following cars will rust out the quickest when placed on blocks in your front yard? a) '66 Ford Fairlane b) '69 Chevrolet Chevelle c) '64 Pontiac GTO
3. If your uncle builds a still that operates at a capacity of 20 gallons of shine per hour, how many car radiators are necessary to condense the product?
4. A pulpwood cutter has chain saw that operates at 2700 rpm. The density of the pine trees in a plot to be harvested is 470 per acre. The lot is 2.3 acres in size. The average tree diameter is 14 inches. How many Budweiser Tall-Boys will it take to cut the trees?
5. If every old refrigerator in the state vented a charge of R-12 simultaneously, what would be the decrease in the ozone layer?
Reply:joking right?
if not try webmd.
Reply:Sounds like something from back yonder, like when your great grandparents were coming up. check with someone in that caliber.
My cat has skin condition?
my cats fur on the back of both legs has gradually started to disappear. it looks slightly red like a skin condition. havent taken him vets yet, isnt getin any worse, any idea what it could be and what i should do???? hes had for a number of weeks
My cat has skin condition?
Sometimes people don't have the money to go to the vet right away and that is why they ask questions on here to get some ideas of what is wrong.
My dog had some skin problems and it was a flea bite allergy. It cleared up once I got her on frontline plus... I would of wasted my money taking her to the vet
Not everyone can afford to go to the vet for everything!
Make sure your cat don't have fleas... Advantage is good for cats to keep them flea free.
Reply:it may be due to contact with a corrosive substance or a possible stress-related condition. take to vets asap, as it may indicate something more serious.
hope he's ok x
Reply:You need to take your cat to the vet! It can be a number of things. Your vet can figure out whats going on and prescribe any meds needed! If it was my cat I would make appointment tomorrow!
Reply:it is absurd that you have not brought your cat to the vet yet. i am surprised that he is not dead yet. it is possible for this to be something other than a skin condition and even if it is a skin condition it sounds horrible and should be taken care of. also it could be something contagious like ring worm so even if you do not care about your cat enough to take proper care of them think about yourself and go to the vet NOW if your child had a problem this bad would you say that medical care is too expensive
Reply:go to the vet - try the PDSA if you're on benefits
Reply:Hi,you need to take him to a vet only they can tell you what it is.Just because it does not look like it's getting worse does not mean it isn't.
Reply:more than likely a flea allergy, my cat had it. make sure u treat for fleas every month with frontline from the vet or available as vet strenght fom scats country stores if in uk
when the flea bites it injects salia into the skin it is this that the cat would be allergic too, if it's not that it may be stress related maybe a new cat in the area possibly male. below is link to good site
Reply:it cud be stress causing him to pull his fur out. (one of my three cats does this) or it could be eczema or an allergy to something. its best to take him to the vet coz he may need to hae pills to help him. and only a vet can tell you what the exact problem is.
make sure he gets monthly flea treatment - use the one from the vet not a cheap one from the shopsas they dont do the job properly and same goes for worm pills get them from the vet not the shops.
Reply:ITS SOUNDS LIKE THAT IS A FLEA ALLERGY. MY CAT HAS THAT AND SHE HAS TO HAVE FRONTLINE TO KILL THE FLEAS. I WOULD STILL TAKE HIM TO THE VETS TO GET IT CHECKED THOUGH
My cat has skin condition?
Sometimes people don't have the money to go to the vet right away and that is why they ask questions on here to get some ideas of what is wrong.
My dog had some skin problems and it was a flea bite allergy. It cleared up once I got her on frontline plus... I would of wasted my money taking her to the vet
Not everyone can afford to go to the vet for everything!
Make sure your cat don't have fleas... Advantage is good for cats to keep them flea free.
Reply:it may be due to contact with a corrosive substance or a possible stress-related condition. take to vets asap, as it may indicate something more serious.
hope he's ok x
Reply:You need to take your cat to the vet! It can be a number of things. Your vet can figure out whats going on and prescribe any meds needed! If it was my cat I would make appointment tomorrow!
Reply:it is absurd that you have not brought your cat to the vet yet. i am surprised that he is not dead yet. it is possible for this to be something other than a skin condition and even if it is a skin condition it sounds horrible and should be taken care of. also it could be something contagious like ring worm so even if you do not care about your cat enough to take proper care of them think about yourself and go to the vet NOW if your child had a problem this bad would you say that medical care is too expensive
Reply:go to the vet - try the PDSA if you're on benefits
Reply:Hi,you need to take him to a vet only they can tell you what it is.Just because it does not look like it's getting worse does not mean it isn't.
Reply:more than likely a flea allergy, my cat had it. make sure u treat for fleas every month with frontline from the vet or available as vet strenght fom scats country stores if in uk
when the flea bites it injects salia into the skin it is this that the cat would be allergic too, if it's not that it may be stress related maybe a new cat in the area possibly male. below is link to good site
Reply:it cud be stress causing him to pull his fur out. (one of my three cats does this) or it could be eczema or an allergy to something. its best to take him to the vet coz he may need to hae pills to help him. and only a vet can tell you what the exact problem is.
make sure he gets monthly flea treatment - use the one from the vet not a cheap one from the shopsas they dont do the job properly and same goes for worm pills get them from the vet not the shops.
Reply:ITS SOUNDS LIKE THAT IS A FLEA ALLERGY. MY CAT HAS THAT AND SHE HAS TO HAVE FRONTLINE TO KILL THE FLEAS. I WOULD STILL TAKE HIM TO THE VETS TO GET IT CHECKED THOUGH
What is this skin condition (pictures inside)?
My friend has this skin condition where there are little things that look almost like big pimples on certain parts of his body (arms, knees, lower legs, chest, abs, scalp) that have a white, flaky surface. He went to the walk in and they thought it was psoriasis but he said they didn't seem too confident (at first they were like, this is interesting...we'll have to run some tests). They said it wasn't bacterial or fungal.
Here are some pictures of it:
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/515/i...
http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/1980/...
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/9085/...
All of the psoriasis pictures I've seen are much more blotchy than these seemingly isolated spots. Plus, he thinks he got it after playing football...bad brush burn gash on his knee that his trainer said got infected, and he never checked it out. Kind of a coincidence if psoriasis all of a sudden kicked in after all of these years (he's 21) soon after that happened.
What is this skin condition (pictures inside)?
They are patterns of psoriasis that look like that, actually. I think it sounds like something called "guttae" (I doubt that is the right spelling) psoriasis. But look it up.
Reply:uhm body herpes :O
Reply:hmm. It looks familiar, but I cant put a finger on it!. Sorry!!!
Reply:Go to a different doctor, he probably just needs to us a medicated cream
Reply:scabes!!!
Reply:He NEEDS to see a DERMATOLOGIST, who specializes in skin conditions......and has a CURE!
Reply:That does look like guttate psoriasis; I agree with the above poster.
I suggest to go see a dermatologist to discuss treatment options.
Here are some pictures of it:
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/515/i...
http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/1980/...
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/9085/...
All of the psoriasis pictures I've seen are much more blotchy than these seemingly isolated spots. Plus, he thinks he got it after playing football...bad brush burn gash on his knee that his trainer said got infected, and he never checked it out. Kind of a coincidence if psoriasis all of a sudden kicked in after all of these years (he's 21) soon after that happened.
What is this skin condition (pictures inside)?
They are patterns of psoriasis that look like that, actually. I think it sounds like something called "guttae" (I doubt that is the right spelling) psoriasis. But look it up.
Reply:uhm body herpes :O
Reply:hmm. It looks familiar, but I cant put a finger on it!. Sorry!!!
Reply:Go to a different doctor, he probably just needs to us a medicated cream
Reply:scabes!!!
Reply:He NEEDS to see a DERMATOLOGIST, who specializes in skin conditions......and has a CURE!
Reply:That does look like guttate psoriasis; I agree with the above poster.
I suggest to go see a dermatologist to discuss treatment options.
Anyone familiar w/ Keratosis Pilaris (skin condition)?
I get tiny pimple like bumps all over the backs of my arms, legs and trunk of my body. The dermatologist prescribed Amonium Lactate, it had no effect on the condition.
I recently had a serious cold and the doctor prescribed Azitromycin (3 tablets in 3 days) and it cleared up my cold in no time. The interesting thing was my skin condition started to improve a week after taking medication. That was last month, now I notice the condition getting worse again. Has anyone had that experience?
Anyone familiar w/ Keratosis Pilaris (skin condition)?
Keratosis pilaris is a skin condition commonly seen on the upper arms, buttocks and thighs. The skin cells that normally flake off as a fine dust from the skin form plugs in the hair follicles. These appear as small pimples that have a dry ''sandpaper'' feeling. They are usually white but sometimes rather red. They usually don't itch or hurt.
Keratosis pilaris is particularly common in teenagers on the upper arms. It may occur in babies where it tends to be most obvious on the cheeks. It may remain for years but generally gradually disappears usually before age 30. Keratosis pilaris is unsightly but completely harmless. It is usually worse during the winter months or other times of low humidity when skin dries out, and may worsen during pregnancy or after childbirth. Treatment of keratosis pilaris is not necessary, and unfortunately often has disappointing results. With persistence, most people can get very satisfactory improvement. Initial treatment should be intensive moisturizing. Try a cream such as Acid mantle, Vaseline or Complex 15 after bathing, and re-apply the cream again several times daily.
If this does not help, change to a medicated cream containing urea (Curel, Carmol-20) or alpha-hydroxy acids (Aqua Glycolic, Lacticare) applied twice daily - it may be too irritating to use more often. More aggressive home treatment can be done if ones skin can tolerate it. The plugged pores can be removed by taking long, hot soaking tub baths and then rubbing the areas with a coarse washcloth, stiff brush, or 'Buf-Puf'. Prescription medicines that may help include antibiotics (Erythromycin, Bactrim) if the spots are very red and Tazorac Cream. Tazorac, a relative of vitamin A, may cause irritation in some people.
Hope this helps,
Matador 89
Reply:I've had keratosis pilarsis (aka "chicken skin," so says my dermatologist). I used Amlactin lotion and it helped, but it didn't totally clear it up. What did work, however, was increasing my vitamin A intake (I drink a lot of carrot juice) and losing some weight. Yes, there have been studies showing that weight loss can lessen the rash. Besides, not only did the kp clear up on my arms, I have some nicely tone biceps now. btw, I also moisturize regularly and exfoliate with a loofah and scrubby soap.
As for the cold, perhaps it was a bacterial infection. Antibiotics should never be used to treat regular colds (which are viral). However, bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat and respiratory tract do require treatment with antibiotics (like Zithromax). Read up on antibiotic-resistant germs so you understand why it's important to be careful about which drugs you take for what.
While it may be tempting to treat the kp with antibiotics, kp is ultimately harmless, and valuable antibiotics shouldn't be wasted on kp treatment.
Reply:Hell yes! I have it on my thighs, calves, forearms and some areas of my chest. The problem with KP is that it's a permanent condition and the treatments are somewhat unaffordable. My dermathologist gave me this super effective cream once... and it turns out it had cortisone, so I had to stop using it... I think it was better for me to make peace with my skin bumps and not give a damn about them... But it did take a toll on my self esteem for a while there...
KP is caused by both an over-production of skin keratin (what makes nails and hair) and a problem with the elimination of dead skin cells. the skin flake clogs up the pores and follicles and keratin accumulates over the hair follicle, creating a nasty little bump. This problem also leads to acne on your back and in some cases, it worsens cellulite. The best treatment is to go to a spa once a month for an exfoliating treatment and to let the sun hit your arms and legs. Sunlight helps against KP.
God, than s*** is a nuisance...
Reply:Make sure you exfoliate as much as possible and daily. You can buy a great cream at Sephora called KP Duty by Derma Doctor and it is specifically made for KP. I use it daily and haven't had a problem in months
dendrobium
I recently had a serious cold and the doctor prescribed Azitromycin (3 tablets in 3 days) and it cleared up my cold in no time. The interesting thing was my skin condition started to improve a week after taking medication. That was last month, now I notice the condition getting worse again. Has anyone had that experience?
Anyone familiar w/ Keratosis Pilaris (skin condition)?
Keratosis pilaris is a skin condition commonly seen on the upper arms, buttocks and thighs. The skin cells that normally flake off as a fine dust from the skin form plugs in the hair follicles. These appear as small pimples that have a dry ''sandpaper'' feeling. They are usually white but sometimes rather red. They usually don't itch or hurt.
Keratosis pilaris is particularly common in teenagers on the upper arms. It may occur in babies where it tends to be most obvious on the cheeks. It may remain for years but generally gradually disappears usually before age 30. Keratosis pilaris is unsightly but completely harmless. It is usually worse during the winter months or other times of low humidity when skin dries out, and may worsen during pregnancy or after childbirth. Treatment of keratosis pilaris is not necessary, and unfortunately often has disappointing results. With persistence, most people can get very satisfactory improvement. Initial treatment should be intensive moisturizing. Try a cream such as Acid mantle, Vaseline or Complex 15 after bathing, and re-apply the cream again several times daily.
If this does not help, change to a medicated cream containing urea (Curel, Carmol-20) or alpha-hydroxy acids (Aqua Glycolic, Lacticare) applied twice daily - it may be too irritating to use more often. More aggressive home treatment can be done if ones skin can tolerate it. The plugged pores can be removed by taking long, hot soaking tub baths and then rubbing the areas with a coarse washcloth, stiff brush, or 'Buf-Puf'. Prescription medicines that may help include antibiotics (Erythromycin, Bactrim) if the spots are very red and Tazorac Cream. Tazorac, a relative of vitamin A, may cause irritation in some people.
Hope this helps,
Matador 89
Reply:I've had keratosis pilarsis (aka "chicken skin," so says my dermatologist). I used Amlactin lotion and it helped, but it didn't totally clear it up. What did work, however, was increasing my vitamin A intake (I drink a lot of carrot juice) and losing some weight. Yes, there have been studies showing that weight loss can lessen the rash. Besides, not only did the kp clear up on my arms, I have some nicely tone biceps now. btw, I also moisturize regularly and exfoliate with a loofah and scrubby soap.
As for the cold, perhaps it was a bacterial infection. Antibiotics should never be used to treat regular colds (which are viral). However, bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat and respiratory tract do require treatment with antibiotics (like Zithromax). Read up on antibiotic-resistant germs so you understand why it's important to be careful about which drugs you take for what.
While it may be tempting to treat the kp with antibiotics, kp is ultimately harmless, and valuable antibiotics shouldn't be wasted on kp treatment.
Reply:Hell yes! I have it on my thighs, calves, forearms and some areas of my chest. The problem with KP is that it's a permanent condition and the treatments are somewhat unaffordable. My dermathologist gave me this super effective cream once... and it turns out it had cortisone, so I had to stop using it... I think it was better for me to make peace with my skin bumps and not give a damn about them... But it did take a toll on my self esteem for a while there...
KP is caused by both an over-production of skin keratin (what makes nails and hair) and a problem with the elimination of dead skin cells. the skin flake clogs up the pores and follicles and keratin accumulates over the hair follicle, creating a nasty little bump. This problem also leads to acne on your back and in some cases, it worsens cellulite. The best treatment is to go to a spa once a month for an exfoliating treatment and to let the sun hit your arms and legs. Sunlight helps against KP.
God, than s*** is a nuisance...
Reply:Make sure you exfoliate as much as possible and daily. You can buy a great cream at Sephora called KP Duty by Derma Doctor and it is specifically made for KP. I use it daily and haven't had a problem in months
dendrobium
I have a weird skin condition, what are some temporary solutions to it?
My skin is having something weird happening to it. The top of my hands become red and start to flake and bleed, same thing with both my under arms. What kind of skin condition do I have? I tried applying lotion and cream for dryness and there was no effect the next day.
I have a weird skin condition, what are some temporary solutions to it?
It initially sounds like eczema or perhaps an allergic reaction. My sister has A-Topic eczema and uses either Aveeno with oatmeal in it or Eucerin.
Reply:Sounds like eczema. There's ton's of treatments out there for it. Noxema claimes to be one of them.
Reply:Sounds like eczema or psoriasis. It can be an allergic reation to something like soap. A Dr can give you some cortisone cream that will help.
Reply:It sounds like a form of psoriasis like I have. My doctor sent me to a skin specialist who prescribed a special cream
Reply:you have what appears to be psoriasis. i have it to. ive had it since i was in the 3rd grade.
i am now in 10th.
it dissipates from time to time and sometimes will go away entirely.
there are many treatments you can use whether they are store bought from a local drug store or prescribed by a doctor
Reply:I actually had a friend who had the same thing on the top of his hands. It turned out to be an allergic reaction to cleaning solution he had been using at work. He tried every lotion under the sun. Only medicated lotion eased the pain and bleeding, it did not however, remove the problem. When handling the cleaning solution at his job he started using rubber gloves and the flaking started to go away about a week later. I think what you are having is an allergic reaction. You should check out all of your cologne, soaps, lotions, deodorants, detergents and anything else you may handle that is chemically based and stop using them and try something different one at a time to rule out each one. Also find a good oatmeal and lavender based medicated lotion, something like Curel. It should help with the bleeding and discomfort. Hope this helps. Good luck.
I have a weird skin condition, what are some temporary solutions to it?
It initially sounds like eczema or perhaps an allergic reaction. My sister has A-Topic eczema and uses either Aveeno with oatmeal in it or Eucerin.
Reply:Sounds like eczema. There's ton's of treatments out there for it. Noxema claimes to be one of them.
Reply:Sounds like eczema or psoriasis. It can be an allergic reation to something like soap. A Dr can give you some cortisone cream that will help.
Reply:It sounds like a form of psoriasis like I have. My doctor sent me to a skin specialist who prescribed a special cream
Reply:you have what appears to be psoriasis. i have it to. ive had it since i was in the 3rd grade.
i am now in 10th.
it dissipates from time to time and sometimes will go away entirely.
there are many treatments you can use whether they are store bought from a local drug store or prescribed by a doctor
Reply:I actually had a friend who had the same thing on the top of his hands. It turned out to be an allergic reaction to cleaning solution he had been using at work. He tried every lotion under the sun. Only medicated lotion eased the pain and bleeding, it did not however, remove the problem. When handling the cleaning solution at his job he started using rubber gloves and the flaking started to go away about a week later. I think what you are having is an allergic reaction. You should check out all of your cologne, soaps, lotions, deodorants, detergents and anything else you may handle that is chemically based and stop using them and try something different one at a time to rule out each one. Also find a good oatmeal and lavender based medicated lotion, something like Curel. It should help with the bleeding and discomfort. Hope this helps. Good luck.
What is that "ashy" skin condition I get in the winter?
My complexion is flawless for a great deal of the year, but come late fall early winter, patches of melanin start falling off of my left arm, just like a sunburn but I know it's not a sunburn. The patches on my arm are dusty white which contrast with my normally chocolate complexion. It ain't pretty. I won't be caught dead in anything other than long sleeves that time of year. But once spring roles around, the spots disappear. The only skin condition I could research that sort of fits my description is vitiligo, but vitiligo is chronic and happens all over the body, doesn't it? My condition only occurs at a specific time of the year and on a random spot of my body. I don't think it's anything serious, but I'm still curious. What gives?
What is that "ashy" skin condition I get in the winter?
dry skin
Reply:It's called you're using too much hot water in the shower. Try using cooler water instead of hot.
Reply:yeppers just put some vaseline on that area whenever that time rolls around
Reply:dry skin when it gets cold use lotion
Reply:Honestly just from experience it sounds like what I get, which is just really dry skin since the air is different once it hits the cooler months. Especially elbows since you rest them on things with your skin's lack of moisture makes them ashy. I'd just try regularly applying lotion to the affected areas at the first signs of the symptoms.
Reply:Do you feel compelled to scratch your skin until it's red and inflamed? Does your skin have a flaky, ashy appearance? Does your skin crack and sometimes bleed?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are probably suffering from winter-dry skin. The harsh, cold weather and dry, recycled air /heat we experience in the winter is sure to wreak havoc on our facial and body skin.
Winter weather along with indoor heating strips the skin of its natural oils and moisturizing factor-even the oiliest of skin types. We worsen the condition of winter-dry skin by bathing and showering in water that's too hot and for too long. In addition, we do not sufficiently exfoliate the dead skin cell layer or replenish the skin with oil and moisture. Many of the dry skin conditions that victimize us in the winter can be alleviated when a few simple skin care tips are followed.
First, cleanse the face and body with warm water instead of hot water. Hot water and steam tends to have a drying effect when used too frequently and/or for lengthy periods of time. If you must shower in hot water, limit yourself to 5-7 minutes of the steam and running hot water. This can easily be accomplished by turning the water off during lathering and rinsing quickly.
Exfoliate. Exfoliate. Exfoliate. It is extremely important to rid the skin's surface of built-up, dead skin cells. The most superficial layer of skin prevents our natural oil from reaching the surface of our skin as well as blocking the penetration of products into the skin. The dead layer is also the culprit in flaky, itchy, dull and lifeless looking skin. GET RID OF IT!
There are many ways to exfoliate our skin, but too many to mention here. So, here are a few examples of what can be used to safely minimize dead skin cell build-up on the face and body. Natural (almond or apricot) and synthetic (polyethylene beads) scrubs, face and body sponges/loofahs/brushes, and alpha hydroxy acid products with a concentration of 10% or less are all considered safe for at-home use on a regular basis. While exfoliation is important, please take precautions and follow the manufacturer's directions.
Finally, moisturize when the skin is slightly damp. The pores of dampened skin are open to receive emollients and allow for deeper penetration into the lower layers of the skin. This results in smoother and softer skin for a longer period of time than when a moisturizer is applied to dry skin.
Follow these simple steps, and say Good-Bye to Winter-Dry Skin
Reply:lack of vitamin D.
if its only in winter.
But I have seen those spots on surfers in the summer.
They are caused by some kind of skin bacteria in the water. They get rid of them by washing skin with Head and Shoulders dandruff shampoo.
You can see them on the skin in summer because they get tan.
They look like " leopard spots" only white.
Reply:When you're driving past the foundry in late fall, roll up your car window and keep your arm inside. The ashy stuff will not appear.
Reply:It sounds like it could be eczema, that ranges from being extremely itchy and all over the body to just a small patch somewhere.
(I like your reply to 'the racist' too, good for you!)
What is that "ashy" skin condition I get in the winter?
dry skin
Reply:It's called you're using too much hot water in the shower. Try using cooler water instead of hot.
Reply:yeppers just put some vaseline on that area whenever that time rolls around
Reply:dry skin when it gets cold use lotion
Reply:Honestly just from experience it sounds like what I get, which is just really dry skin since the air is different once it hits the cooler months. Especially elbows since you rest them on things with your skin's lack of moisture makes them ashy. I'd just try regularly applying lotion to the affected areas at the first signs of the symptoms.
Reply:Do you feel compelled to scratch your skin until it's red and inflamed? Does your skin have a flaky, ashy appearance? Does your skin crack and sometimes bleed?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are probably suffering from winter-dry skin. The harsh, cold weather and dry, recycled air /heat we experience in the winter is sure to wreak havoc on our facial and body skin.
Winter weather along with indoor heating strips the skin of its natural oils and moisturizing factor-even the oiliest of skin types. We worsen the condition of winter-dry skin by bathing and showering in water that's too hot and for too long. In addition, we do not sufficiently exfoliate the dead skin cell layer or replenish the skin with oil and moisture. Many of the dry skin conditions that victimize us in the winter can be alleviated when a few simple skin care tips are followed.
First, cleanse the face and body with warm water instead of hot water. Hot water and steam tends to have a drying effect when used too frequently and/or for lengthy periods of time. If you must shower in hot water, limit yourself to 5-7 minutes of the steam and running hot water. This can easily be accomplished by turning the water off during lathering and rinsing quickly.
Exfoliate. Exfoliate. Exfoliate. It is extremely important to rid the skin's surface of built-up, dead skin cells. The most superficial layer of skin prevents our natural oil from reaching the surface of our skin as well as blocking the penetration of products into the skin. The dead layer is also the culprit in flaky, itchy, dull and lifeless looking skin. GET RID OF IT!
There are many ways to exfoliate our skin, but too many to mention here. So, here are a few examples of what can be used to safely minimize dead skin cell build-up on the face and body. Natural (almond or apricot) and synthetic (polyethylene beads) scrubs, face and body sponges/loofahs/brushes, and alpha hydroxy acid products with a concentration of 10% or less are all considered safe for at-home use on a regular basis. While exfoliation is important, please take precautions and follow the manufacturer's directions.
Finally, moisturize when the skin is slightly damp. The pores of dampened skin are open to receive emollients and allow for deeper penetration into the lower layers of the skin. This results in smoother and softer skin for a longer period of time than when a moisturizer is applied to dry skin.
Follow these simple steps, and say Good-Bye to Winter-Dry Skin
Reply:lack of vitamin D.
if its only in winter.
But I have seen those spots on surfers in the summer.
They are caused by some kind of skin bacteria in the water. They get rid of them by washing skin with Head and Shoulders dandruff shampoo.
You can see them on the skin in summer because they get tan.
They look like " leopard spots" only white.
Reply:When you're driving past the foundry in late fall, roll up your car window and keep your arm inside. The ashy stuff will not appear.
Reply:It sounds like it could be eczema, that ranges from being extremely itchy and all over the body to just a small patch somewhere.
(I like your reply to 'the racist' too, good for you!)
Can body heat generate a itchy skin condition to occur?
Can body heat generate an itchy skin condition to occur without causing bumps, rash, hives? With this condition, a person scratches to the point of causing redness, red streaks, raised bumps. Is there such a condition? Is it a food allergy, an environmental allergy? This condition worsens at night and after bath time. Also flares up when person's temperature rises - "hot".
Can body heat generate a itchy skin condition to occur?
i dont think the heat's generating it...its more like they're both the effects of sumthin
Reply:I am not a doctor but it sounds like a form of eczema which I occasionally get bouts of. I find it flares up sometimes when it's hot/humid, and certainly you notice the redness more after bathing/showering (this is a common indication). It's very common and not contagious. See a doctor or dermatologist for treatment.
Reply:Yes. In babies it's called diaper rash, in men it's called Jock itch...it's a heat rash basically. The best thing for it is prevention. Don't sleep in tight clothes, don't leave damp clothes on (for instance after working out or exercising in the heat), wash with gentle soaps. If it doesn't go away you'll need a fugicide, but see your doctor to get the right one for you.
Can body heat generate a itchy skin condition to occur?
i dont think the heat's generating it...its more like they're both the effects of sumthin
Reply:I am not a doctor but it sounds like a form of eczema which I occasionally get bouts of. I find it flares up sometimes when it's hot/humid, and certainly you notice the redness more after bathing/showering (this is a common indication). It's very common and not contagious. See a doctor or dermatologist for treatment.
Reply:Yes. In babies it's called diaper rash, in men it's called Jock itch...it's a heat rash basically. The best thing for it is prevention. Don't sleep in tight clothes, don't leave damp clothes on (for instance after working out or exercising in the heat), wash with gentle soaps. If it doesn't go away you'll need a fugicide, but see your doctor to get the right one for you.
New pony has a skin condition?
I just started training a pony who was neglected for a few years. The skin on his face, especially on his cheeks, is really...strange. The skin looks and feels like it is covered in folds of scar tissue as well as scabs. It is also apparently very itchy. There is some lesser patches on his chest and legs. I've been washing the patches in iodine for a fews days, which seems to help a bit. Do you know what this condition is, and how to treat it?
New pony has a skin condition?
It is very possible, from what you have described, that this horse has Scabies. Sarcoptic mange (or scabies) is an important skin disease which can affect a variety of species including humans, dogs, goats, horses and ponies, pigs, rabbits, sheep, and less commonly cats (rare).
Clinical signs do not occur for 3-6 weeks after infection with the mite. The primary signs of sarcoptic mange are similar for all species as follows :
* Intense pruritus (itchiness) with self-trauma - scratching, biting
* Hairloss
* Papules
* Crusts
* Grazes on the surface of the skin
* Secondary bacterial infection
* Thickening of the skin (in chronic cases)
* Location of skin lesions is widespread - including
o Cattle - the neck and sacral region
o Dogs - the abdomen, chest, ears and legs - especially the elbows and hocks.
o Horses and ponies - the head and neck
o Pigs - the back
o Rabbits - the face and ears
o Sheep and goats - the face and ears
* Weight loss
* Enlarged lymph nodes
* General debilitation
* Humans
o Papules - especially on the arms or midriff (trunk)
o Itchiness
Diagnosis is made by examination of deep skin scrapings and identifying mites, eggs or mite feces. Numerous samples are required to be sure to obtain a positive sample and false negative findings are frequently reported because of the "hit-or-miss" nature of sampling. Sometimes mites or their eggs may be found in fecal samples as well.
Several treatments are available for the treatment of Sarcoptic mange including
* The following acaricides which kill the mites:
o Amitraz
o Benzyl benzoate
o Bromocyclen
o Fipronil
o Ivermectin
o Milbemycin
o Monosulfiram
o Phosmet
o Rotenone
Some of these do not have product licenses for use in all species, and some can be toxic, so you need Veterinary advise.
The environment should also be treated in case mites have dropped off into bedding or floor coverings.
* The itchy pruritus can be controlled using anti-inflammatory drugs eg corticosteroids.
* Antibiotics may be needed if secondary bacterial infection is present
* Antiseborrhoeic shampoos are also helpful to cleanse the skin
All animals in a household, stables or farm should be treated.
In short, you really do need a vet to look at this horse. You should isolate the horse so that the possibility of transferring the disease is minimised...
Reply:RAINROT probably. If your weather is warm enough, you might try clipping him so that you can get down to the scabby spots, the wash with chlorhexidine (Nolvasan is the brand name). If you can't find that, you can also make a solution with Captan powder that is sold for roses and wash him down in that. It will kill the fungus. Good luck with him!
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This is from Virgina Tech at http://www.showhorsepromotions.com/rainr...
Rain rot, also known as rain scald (on the lower limbs, it may be referred to as dew poisoning), is caused by a bacteria that has fungal characteristics. This bacteria lives in soil and is commonly observed during prolonged wetness. Infected animals are often considered a source of infections for spread of this contagious disease.
Poor stable hygiene and skin irritation from insect bites often are contributing factors. Infected horses generally will have a series of small bumps along their backs. These lesions will progress to circular scabs. Removal of the matted tufts of hair is painful and can result in raw, bleeding areas. Veterinarians often refer to the small tufts as "paintbrush lesions." Lesions are commonly observed on the back, rump, neck and legs.
Affected animals should be kept dry and protected from biting insects.
The scabs should be removed while bathing the horse daily for seven days with either iodine shampoo, chlorohexidine shampoo or benzoyl peroxide. Severe cases may require treatment with antibiotics for a week or two. Warm sun and dry weather are nature's best cure for rain rot. Skin problems should be addressed early in the disease before the itching, hair loss and subsequent inflammation become severe enough to result in oozing, crusting and scaling of the skin.
Diagnosis of any skin disease generally requires more investigation than just a simple glance.
(article by Mark Crisman, D.V.M. -Virginia Tech)
Reply:Talk to the local vet.
Cowgirl**
Reply:Beleiv it some horses are alaergic to flies there is a shot that they can give to help.Call your vet out before it warms up %26amp; gets worse.
broadleaf
New pony has a skin condition?
It is very possible, from what you have described, that this horse has Scabies. Sarcoptic mange (or scabies) is an important skin disease which can affect a variety of species including humans, dogs, goats, horses and ponies, pigs, rabbits, sheep, and less commonly cats (rare).
Clinical signs do not occur for 3-6 weeks after infection with the mite. The primary signs of sarcoptic mange are similar for all species as follows :
* Intense pruritus (itchiness) with self-trauma - scratching, biting
* Hairloss
* Papules
* Crusts
* Grazes on the surface of the skin
* Secondary bacterial infection
* Thickening of the skin (in chronic cases)
* Location of skin lesions is widespread - including
o Cattle - the neck and sacral region
o Dogs - the abdomen, chest, ears and legs - especially the elbows and hocks.
o Horses and ponies - the head and neck
o Pigs - the back
o Rabbits - the face and ears
o Sheep and goats - the face and ears
* Weight loss
* Enlarged lymph nodes
* General debilitation
* Humans
o Papules - especially on the arms or midriff (trunk)
o Itchiness
Diagnosis is made by examination of deep skin scrapings and identifying mites, eggs or mite feces. Numerous samples are required to be sure to obtain a positive sample and false negative findings are frequently reported because of the "hit-or-miss" nature of sampling. Sometimes mites or their eggs may be found in fecal samples as well.
Several treatments are available for the treatment of Sarcoptic mange including
* The following acaricides which kill the mites:
o Amitraz
o Benzyl benzoate
o Bromocyclen
o Fipronil
o Ivermectin
o Milbemycin
o Monosulfiram
o Phosmet
o Rotenone
Some of these do not have product licenses for use in all species, and some can be toxic, so you need Veterinary advise.
The environment should also be treated in case mites have dropped off into bedding or floor coverings.
* The itchy pruritus can be controlled using anti-inflammatory drugs eg corticosteroids.
* Antibiotics may be needed if secondary bacterial infection is present
* Antiseborrhoeic shampoos are also helpful to cleanse the skin
All animals in a household, stables or farm should be treated.
In short, you really do need a vet to look at this horse. You should isolate the horse so that the possibility of transferring the disease is minimised...
Reply:RAINROT probably. If your weather is warm enough, you might try clipping him so that you can get down to the scabby spots, the wash with chlorhexidine (Nolvasan is the brand name). If you can't find that, you can also make a solution with Captan powder that is sold for roses and wash him down in that. It will kill the fungus. Good luck with him!
**************************************...
This is from Virgina Tech at http://www.showhorsepromotions.com/rainr...
Rain rot, also known as rain scald (on the lower limbs, it may be referred to as dew poisoning), is caused by a bacteria that has fungal characteristics. This bacteria lives in soil and is commonly observed during prolonged wetness. Infected animals are often considered a source of infections for spread of this contagious disease.
Poor stable hygiene and skin irritation from insect bites often are contributing factors. Infected horses generally will have a series of small bumps along their backs. These lesions will progress to circular scabs. Removal of the matted tufts of hair is painful and can result in raw, bleeding areas. Veterinarians often refer to the small tufts as "paintbrush lesions." Lesions are commonly observed on the back, rump, neck and legs.
Affected animals should be kept dry and protected from biting insects.
The scabs should be removed while bathing the horse daily for seven days with either iodine shampoo, chlorohexidine shampoo or benzoyl peroxide. Severe cases may require treatment with antibiotics for a week or two. Warm sun and dry weather are nature's best cure for rain rot. Skin problems should be addressed early in the disease before the itching, hair loss and subsequent inflammation become severe enough to result in oozing, crusting and scaling of the skin.
Diagnosis of any skin disease generally requires more investigation than just a simple glance.
(article by Mark Crisman, D.V.M. -Virginia Tech)
Reply:Talk to the local vet.
Cowgirl**
Reply:Beleiv it some horses are alaergic to flies there is a shot that they can give to help.Call your vet out before it warms up %26amp; gets worse.
broadleaf
What is this skin condition called and what causes it?
The skin on my toes is swollen, a little red and itchy when I touch it. When I press on it, it hurts a little bit. What's this skin condition and what causes it?
What is this skin condition called and what causes it?
sounds like u might have ingrown toenails..is it on all of them?
sometimes wearing shoes that are too narow can do that to our toenails. u just gots use a nailfile, and try to pull them up, as if u were cleaning them..lemmie know how it turns out. if theres an odor, then its fungal, and u need to get some fungal creme, or spray, or powder..
Reply:shoe may be to tight. chem. in shoe may be problem.
Reply:I get something like that in between my fingers. Usually when it is hot and I've been sweating alot or rubbing my fingers against each other. When the swelling goes down the skin will usually peel off. I think its an allergy. The swelling in your toes should go away on its own in two weeks. If it doesn't see a doctor.
What is this skin condition called and what causes it?
sounds like u might have ingrown toenails..is it on all of them?
sometimes wearing shoes that are too narow can do that to our toenails. u just gots use a nailfile, and try to pull them up, as if u were cleaning them..lemmie know how it turns out. if theres an odor, then its fungal, and u need to get some fungal creme, or spray, or powder..
Reply:shoe may be to tight. chem. in shoe may be problem.
Reply:I get something like that in between my fingers. Usually when it is hot and I've been sweating alot or rubbing my fingers against each other. When the swelling goes down the skin will usually peel off. I think its an allergy. The swelling in your toes should go away on its own in two weeks. If it doesn't see a doctor.
My dog has a Skin Condition...what should I do?
My dog is a "mutt" he is 3 years old and is a German Shepard mix. Sweetest kindest most loving dog you'll ever meet. He's got a skin condition and the vet doesn't know what it is. He itches CONSTANTLY and does not have fleas. We think that he has dry skin. He is a big baby and will not let us bathe him, what is the best thing we can use to help the dry itchy skin?
My dog has a Skin Condition...what should I do?
See your vet, the dog may be allergic to whatever you are feeding him. Make sure you are feeding a high quality food without corn or wheat in it as these are both known to cause allergies and itching. (Note: most grocery store bands contain both)
Frequent bathing could actually worsen the condition as it strips the coat and dries out the skin, esp if you use the "wrong" products, like dish soap or human shampoos, however a professional groomer does have products that cleanse the skin gently and also the experience to handle large frightened dogs, so that might be an option.
Once your vet rules out medical conditions such as flea or food allergies, there are products that you can add to his food, like DreamCoat, NutraCal, or even a couple Tablespoons of fish or olive oil. Do not feed a dog raw eggs. I mention this because some people think it improves the coat, but it can also cause salmonella poisoning.
Reply:I used cortisone spray on my lab that was allergic to grass.
Reply:take him to the vet
Reply:cortisone spray is a great suggestion.
he won't "let" you bathe him? Who's incharge here? Bathe the dog with a nice, gentle, oatmeal shampoo, you might even be able to find an anti-itch shampoo and when you are done LATHER on the conditioner (dog conditioner, of course)
You should do this once or twice a month.
Reply:I will tell you about my dogs ,if they've got a dry skin ,give em' a human medicine ,and if he doesn't want to take a bath ,slap him a little in his mouth ,that will teach em' to obey
Reply:Maybe he's allergic to something in your home or if you don't bathe him do you give him dry baths or use dog powder because he may be allergic to that too? have you tried benadryl??
Reply:easy, just add a little vegitable oil on his dry dogfood that will help out his coat, it wont give him worms or any thing or you can just rub it on him. But I mix vegitable oil in my dog food go an nice shiny coat. Also try mixing his dogfood with an egg. If he have patches in his coat he has tha manes their microscophic pestisites that make them scratch their hair off, you can go to the vet to medication or you can put used motor oil
Reply:Don't bathe him too often or the skin will dry out further.
Try brushing him to promote oil release.
Also, look into the possibility of it being a food allergy. Talk to your vet about bendryl to see if the symptoms get better. If so, try changing his food. The most common allergen is chicken so find one without it.
Reply:Brush %26amp; comb him often, to remove dead skin %26amp; excess hair - even better then bathing him too often with dry skin. If you're only feeding him dry dog food, add about 3 tablespoons of olive oil to his food... if he has really dry spots, put some of the oil right on the spots %26amp; gently rub it in. Some people do shave them in summer time, tho am unsure if it helps, fur is usually protective to dogs, I use a shedding brush - rounded for horses ( available @ pet stores ) %26amp; a metal pet comb, they come in fine %26amp; extra fine, both are good to use %26amp; usually in pet or grocery stores !
Reply:I have a beagle and had the same problem. First i would consult with a vet. I use a spray that conditions the skin every time i brush his hair. And they sell this vitamin supplement that you pour on his food and it helps with dry skin. You can buy from a vet. I bought mine from the store it was more affordable.
Reply:Feed him only California Natural for dogs. Mine had excema so bad from store bought crap. I had to experiment but this one is the best and she is perfect now.
Reply:Cortisone spray does work really well, but I ALSO would get a second Vet to check him. He might come up with something the first Vet missed or didn't think of.
Reply:I have a German shepherd who has numerous health problems, one being flaky skin. After numerous tries I think we finally found the problem. Her thyroid was underactive. She's been on thyroid medication now for over a year and the problem has improved greatly. Have your vet test his thyroid. My vet told me that this skin condition occurs with underactive thyroid. I also give my dog a bath once a week with medicated shampoo purchased from my vet.
My dog has a Skin Condition...what should I do?
See your vet, the dog may be allergic to whatever you are feeding him. Make sure you are feeding a high quality food without corn or wheat in it as these are both known to cause allergies and itching. (Note: most grocery store bands contain both)
Frequent bathing could actually worsen the condition as it strips the coat and dries out the skin, esp if you use the "wrong" products, like dish soap or human shampoos, however a professional groomer does have products that cleanse the skin gently and also the experience to handle large frightened dogs, so that might be an option.
Once your vet rules out medical conditions such as flea or food allergies, there are products that you can add to his food, like DreamCoat, NutraCal, or even a couple Tablespoons of fish or olive oil. Do not feed a dog raw eggs. I mention this because some people think it improves the coat, but it can also cause salmonella poisoning.
Reply:I used cortisone spray on my lab that was allergic to grass.
Reply:take him to the vet
Reply:cortisone spray is a great suggestion.
he won't "let" you bathe him? Who's incharge here? Bathe the dog with a nice, gentle, oatmeal shampoo, you might even be able to find an anti-itch shampoo and when you are done LATHER on the conditioner (dog conditioner, of course)
You should do this once or twice a month.
Reply:I will tell you about my dogs ,if they've got a dry skin ,give em' a human medicine ,and if he doesn't want to take a bath ,slap him a little in his mouth ,that will teach em' to obey
Reply:Maybe he's allergic to something in your home or if you don't bathe him do you give him dry baths or use dog powder because he may be allergic to that too? have you tried benadryl??
Reply:easy, just add a little vegitable oil on his dry dogfood that will help out his coat, it wont give him worms or any thing or you can just rub it on him. But I mix vegitable oil in my dog food go an nice shiny coat. Also try mixing his dogfood with an egg. If he have patches in his coat he has tha manes their microscophic pestisites that make them scratch their hair off, you can go to the vet to medication or you can put used motor oil
Reply:Don't bathe him too often or the skin will dry out further.
Try brushing him to promote oil release.
Also, look into the possibility of it being a food allergy. Talk to your vet about bendryl to see if the symptoms get better. If so, try changing his food. The most common allergen is chicken so find one without it.
Reply:Brush %26amp; comb him often, to remove dead skin %26amp; excess hair - even better then bathing him too often with dry skin. If you're only feeding him dry dog food, add about 3 tablespoons of olive oil to his food... if he has really dry spots, put some of the oil right on the spots %26amp; gently rub it in. Some people do shave them in summer time, tho am unsure if it helps, fur is usually protective to dogs, I use a shedding brush - rounded for horses ( available @ pet stores ) %26amp; a metal pet comb, they come in fine %26amp; extra fine, both are good to use %26amp; usually in pet or grocery stores !
Reply:I have a beagle and had the same problem. First i would consult with a vet. I use a spray that conditions the skin every time i brush his hair. And they sell this vitamin supplement that you pour on his food and it helps with dry skin. You can buy from a vet. I bought mine from the store it was more affordable.
Reply:Feed him only California Natural for dogs. Mine had excema so bad from store bought crap. I had to experiment but this one is the best and she is perfect now.
Reply:Cortisone spray does work really well, but I ALSO would get a second Vet to check him. He might come up with something the first Vet missed or didn't think of.
Reply:I have a German shepherd who has numerous health problems, one being flaky skin. After numerous tries I think we finally found the problem. Her thyroid was underactive. She's been on thyroid medication now for over a year and the problem has improved greatly. Have your vet test his thyroid. My vet told me that this skin condition occurs with underactive thyroid. I also give my dog a bath once a week with medicated shampoo purchased from my vet.
Possible skin condition my cat may have, have u had your feline experience the SAME??
Gabriella (our cat) for the last 3 months keeps licking her tummy over and over and there's a bald spot now.
But there's NO RASH! It's not red, nothing but plain white skin (looks normal other than the fact that she's licking her fur off in that area)
Yes, I'm taking her to the vet, but if your cat has experienced the same, what is the 'condition' possibly?? Do you know??
THank you
Possible skin condition my cat may have, have u had your feline experience the SAME??
My neighbors cat mysteriously went bald over half of its body. The vet said that the cat was "stressed" but they could never find a real reason or cure. The cat's hair eventually grew back to normal after about six months. He is fine now. Sorry, sometimes these things are inexplicable. If your cat seems happy otherwise I wouldn't worry too much. No sense in wasting your money over a bald tummy. LOL. Good luck.
Reply:Yup... my cat Kaffe had had the same syndrome several times over the years. Two things trigger the over-grooming (licking belly and legs until they get bald): (1) flea bites; (2) stress. The fleas are easy to deal with and fortunately, fleas here plague my cats only in the summer. When it is really bad, I break my "no chemical rule" for a month and buy Advantage to apply on my cats. That kills the fleas plenty fast and the product usually works for more than a month for us. For stress, I give my cat a couple of drops of "Rescue Remedy" (Bach Flower Essence). It works. I only give it when I know that there will be a stressful event like going to the vet's; visitors or parties in the house; 4th of July; etc. On normal days, I just make sure that my cats are in a stress-free place around the house (usually in my room or inside their outdoor enclosure or in the garden under my supervision). I recommend Bach's "Rescue Remedy" - it is a natural stress remedy that you can use both for pets and humans! And it relaly works! It is around $10.00 for a 20ml bottle with a dropper. But since you only use a couple of drops at a time, it lasts for a while.
Reply:I had a Scottish Fold that licked her tummy bare. It's called "over-grooming". Some cats need drugs to help them overcome the need to do this, so taking her to the vet is definitely the right thing to do. She had always been a little shy so I moved my cat, Willow, to a different location where she only had a couple of roommates and she was fine. She had a kitty tree with a little house she could hide in and she loved it. Her fur grew back and she has been fine ever since. I think it was caused by stress. Since it wasn't life-threatening, I wanted to try to understand her personality and maybe work with that. Sometimes it works, sometimes not. I don't think she'll every be very outgoing, but we get along fine as long as I realize how nervous she can be.
Reply:I had a cat that did just the same thing. the vet told me it was nerves from our recent move and new unfamiliar surroundings. he licked all the hair off of himself that he could get to. after months of caudling him i finally couldn't stand his misery and let a friend of mine with a farm take him home with them where he was a mouser on their farm. within a month hes hair was long thick and beautiful. i guess he just needed more freedom and less stress
Reply:There are many reasons for cat hair loss, too many for me to mention here. Perhaps take a peek at the source below which lists many reasons for the symptoms.
But there's NO RASH! It's not red, nothing but plain white skin (looks normal other than the fact that she's licking her fur off in that area)
Yes, I'm taking her to the vet, but if your cat has experienced the same, what is the 'condition' possibly?? Do you know??
THank you
Possible skin condition my cat may have, have u had your feline experience the SAME??
My neighbors cat mysteriously went bald over half of its body. The vet said that the cat was "stressed" but they could never find a real reason or cure. The cat's hair eventually grew back to normal after about six months. He is fine now. Sorry, sometimes these things are inexplicable. If your cat seems happy otherwise I wouldn't worry too much. No sense in wasting your money over a bald tummy. LOL. Good luck.
Reply:Yup... my cat Kaffe had had the same syndrome several times over the years. Two things trigger the over-grooming (licking belly and legs until they get bald): (1) flea bites; (2) stress. The fleas are easy to deal with and fortunately, fleas here plague my cats only in the summer. When it is really bad, I break my "no chemical rule" for a month and buy Advantage to apply on my cats. That kills the fleas plenty fast and the product usually works for more than a month for us. For stress, I give my cat a couple of drops of "Rescue Remedy" (Bach Flower Essence). It works. I only give it when I know that there will be a stressful event like going to the vet's; visitors or parties in the house; 4th of July; etc. On normal days, I just make sure that my cats are in a stress-free place around the house (usually in my room or inside their outdoor enclosure or in the garden under my supervision). I recommend Bach's "Rescue Remedy" - it is a natural stress remedy that you can use both for pets and humans! And it relaly works! It is around $10.00 for a 20ml bottle with a dropper. But since you only use a couple of drops at a time, it lasts for a while.
Reply:I had a Scottish Fold that licked her tummy bare. It's called "over-grooming". Some cats need drugs to help them overcome the need to do this, so taking her to the vet is definitely the right thing to do. She had always been a little shy so I moved my cat, Willow, to a different location where she only had a couple of roommates and she was fine. She had a kitty tree with a little house she could hide in and she loved it. Her fur grew back and she has been fine ever since. I think it was caused by stress. Since it wasn't life-threatening, I wanted to try to understand her personality and maybe work with that. Sometimes it works, sometimes not. I don't think she'll every be very outgoing, but we get along fine as long as I realize how nervous she can be.
Reply:I had a cat that did just the same thing. the vet told me it was nerves from our recent move and new unfamiliar surroundings. he licked all the hair off of himself that he could get to. after months of caudling him i finally couldn't stand his misery and let a friend of mine with a farm take him home with them where he was a mouser on their farm. within a month hes hair was long thick and beautiful. i guess he just needed more freedom and less stress
Reply:There are many reasons for cat hair loss, too many for me to mention here. Perhaps take a peek at the source below which lists many reasons for the symptoms.
PUG: Skin Condition with Hair Loss?
Hi:
My pug has a skin condition on her rump, with crusting and 1 inch hair loss. It is very itchy to her. What could this be? And if its fleas, how do I get rid of it? Will the hair grow back after I treat it? How long? Thanks.. Very worried...
PUG: Skin Condition with Hair Loss?
Doggy skin condition....does your dog have fleas: do you see fleas? does she itch and scratch everywhere else, too?
Allergies: your pug may be allergic to her dog food, or maybe something in her environment.
Fungus: Always a possibility. I had a male dog that had a fungus on his knees and his.... um...seed sack, know-what-I mean? I had to take long q-tips and rub salve on it from the vet. Was nasty.
Dandruff. It could be just dry skin. Its common among pugs. Also pugs sometimes get skin conditions in the folds of his skin.
Hair will grow back naturally as the malady disappears.
Reply:if the hair loss is in a circle then i would say that it is ring worm and it can be passed to humans but there really isn't enough info to make that guess acuratley.
Reply:this needs to be looked at by a vet. because there are many diseases out there, depending on where you live, may need antibiotics, and creams. and can even need shots. goodluck
Reply:Try something called Tee tree oil. i want to warn you...It does have a strong smell (not necessarily bad....just strong) You can find it in your local herbal/nutrition store.
Also try flaxoil/linseed oil which are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids
they work welll on my Puggle (Pug daddy and beagle mommy)
Reply:I used to have 5 dogs that have similar symptoms like yours. It start with 1 dog that always scratching and I start to notice it that he lost his hair, and it transfer to my other dogs. And I start to feel itchy my self. So without any other option, I bring it to the vet...and they did a lot of skin test. First they do a skin peeling to see what kind of bacteria under the skin. And it is really important that u bring it to a good vet.
Scabies can't be seen with our regular eyes, and only people with training eyes that could see this under the microscope.They found out he got a scabies (after I rbing them to 2 different vet, obviously the 1st vet doesn't know what's wrong with the dog) and if u didn't treat them it will get worst. The only medication that they can give is by a shot. And you have to treat them with 3-5 shots treatment. It can contagious to human and other pets. So no matter how many dogs do you have, if one of them got scabies, you have to bring them all to get the treatment! I know it cost a lot of money, if i'm not wrong i think i spend almost $700-$1000 just to get them fully treated. And yeah, I have to vaccum my carpet evryday, change my bed sheet often time, and take bath more than 3 times daily. Hopefully this is help!
Bring it to the vet never hurts...just mention if it is possible a scabies?
Reply:feed your dog a can of sardine's in soy bean oil a couple of times a week. This is good for there skin and hair
Reply:It's HOTSPOTS, go to walmart and buy 'Sulfodene' comes in shampoo and treatment oil form. This will clear him up in a week or two, but more importantly, will give him immediate relief! My australian cattle dog has the same problem, this is the only thing that helps her, and luckily, only costs 5 bucks! Good luck!
Reply:There may be something of use here.
night jasmine
My pug has a skin condition on her rump, with crusting and 1 inch hair loss. It is very itchy to her. What could this be? And if its fleas, how do I get rid of it? Will the hair grow back after I treat it? How long? Thanks.. Very worried...
PUG: Skin Condition with Hair Loss?
Doggy skin condition....does your dog have fleas: do you see fleas? does she itch and scratch everywhere else, too?
Allergies: your pug may be allergic to her dog food, or maybe something in her environment.
Fungus: Always a possibility. I had a male dog that had a fungus on his knees and his.... um...seed sack, know-what-I mean? I had to take long q-tips and rub salve on it from the vet. Was nasty.
Dandruff. It could be just dry skin. Its common among pugs. Also pugs sometimes get skin conditions in the folds of his skin.
Hair will grow back naturally as the malady disappears.
Reply:if the hair loss is in a circle then i would say that it is ring worm and it can be passed to humans but there really isn't enough info to make that guess acuratley.
Reply:this needs to be looked at by a vet. because there are many diseases out there, depending on where you live, may need antibiotics, and creams. and can even need shots. goodluck
Reply:Try something called Tee tree oil. i want to warn you...It does have a strong smell (not necessarily bad....just strong) You can find it in your local herbal/nutrition store.
Also try flaxoil/linseed oil which are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids
they work welll on my Puggle (Pug daddy and beagle mommy)
Reply:I used to have 5 dogs that have similar symptoms like yours. It start with 1 dog that always scratching and I start to notice it that he lost his hair, and it transfer to my other dogs. And I start to feel itchy my self. So without any other option, I bring it to the vet...and they did a lot of skin test. First they do a skin peeling to see what kind of bacteria under the skin. And it is really important that u bring it to a good vet.
Scabies can't be seen with our regular eyes, and only people with training eyes that could see this under the microscope.They found out he got a scabies (after I rbing them to 2 different vet, obviously the 1st vet doesn't know what's wrong with the dog) and if u didn't treat them it will get worst. The only medication that they can give is by a shot. And you have to treat them with 3-5 shots treatment. It can contagious to human and other pets. So no matter how many dogs do you have, if one of them got scabies, you have to bring them all to get the treatment! I know it cost a lot of money, if i'm not wrong i think i spend almost $700-$1000 just to get them fully treated. And yeah, I have to vaccum my carpet evryday, change my bed sheet often time, and take bath more than 3 times daily. Hopefully this is help!
Bring it to the vet never hurts...just mention if it is possible a scabies?
Reply:feed your dog a can of sardine's in soy bean oil a couple of times a week. This is good for there skin and hair
Reply:It's HOTSPOTS, go to walmart and buy 'Sulfodene' comes in shampoo and treatment oil form. This will clear him up in a week or two, but more importantly, will give him immediate relief! My australian cattle dog has the same problem, this is the only thing that helps her, and luckily, only costs 5 bucks! Good luck!
Reply:There may be something of use here.
night jasmine
Possible skin condition my cat may have, have u had your feline experience the SAME??
Gabriella (our cat) for the last 3 months keeps licking her tummy over and over and there's a bald spot now.
But there's NO RASH! It's not red, nothing but plain white skin (looks normal other than the fact that she's licking her fur off in that area)
Yes, I'm taking her to the vet, but if your cat has experienced the same, what is the 'condition' possibly?? Do you know??
THank you
Possible skin condition my cat may have, have u had your feline experience the SAME??
Same thing happened to my cat.
It was her food.
Corn and wheat cause skin problems. Read labels and switch to a more natural food (my favorites listed below)
Remember treats. My kitty's fur was just growing back when I gave her some Pounce treats. The next day it looked like I pulled out the hair in tufts. It was all over my living room and her tummy was bald again.
It was definitely the food in my cat's case.
Look into Innova EVO, it's doing great things for allergic cats. California Natural, Felidae, Wellness, and Artemis are also good.
Reply:I heard of this happening on a friends cat, and it might either be the cat is stressed or else it is a ring worm. My guess is that it is a ring worm =)
Reply:i wouldn't guess ringworm if the cat's been doing it for three months. if it were happening anywhere else in addition to the belly or if it looked rashy, i might think it was allergies of some sort (to flea bites, food ingredients, plastics, pollens, whatever), but as it's only on the belly %26amp; there is no redness, i'd be more likely to think it was a behavioral issue than anything else.
my siamese has done this for years and her stomach is pretty bald. the vet i worked for had me wipe her belly with a cotton ball of white vinegar (be careful not to get it near the face) %26amp; give her fish oil supplements - it seems to help.
Reply:If the it just hair loss i could be many things but i would most likely thinkone of a these. Either fleas which can cause itching and licking but from what you discribe i doubt it. Next it could be stress but that would most like be all over hair loss same as fleas. The last possibility could be you have an OCD cat that overly cleans its self till the hair is gone. Kinda like the guy that washes his hands 12 times cause he can't help himself. good luck.
Reply:It could be anything from flea allergy (1 flea bite in allergic cat can set off excessive licking) food allergy, nervous behavior, possibly ring worm, etc. I have dealt with all that in my own cats and in the clinics I have worked in.
Reply:There's a lot of reasons for obsessive grooming, from stress to allergies (food or seasonal or fleas) to organ disease. It can be tricky to figure out why. Sometimes a change in diet helps, sometimes the cat needs anti-anxiety medication. You need a vet that's willing to take a thorough history and spend some time with you helping you to figure it out. The "volume-based" vet practices that make their living by just giving out vaccines won't have the time or patience to help you. It may be worth your while to find a "cat specialty" or "cat only" clinic, this can be a tricky thing to figure out.
Reply:One of the most common causes of this kind of problem, is flea allergy. Often a cat will also show hair loss on its back just above the tail area, and down the hind legs. It only takes the bite of one flea to set off an allergic reaction. You may not actually see fleas on the cat if there aren't many fleas, because fleas actually spend most of their time off of the animal, jumping onto the animal only to get a meal.
If your cat is a pregnant female, she may be losing hair on her belly and pulling it out as her breasts change in preparation for making milk for kittens.
Shows what hair loss due to flea allergy looks like
http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/fleB.htm...
Self-mutilation and over-grooming in a Siamese cat
http://www.heska.com/linked_files/VETM36...
shows a cat with problem similar to what you describe
This page has links to several sites on feline skin disorders, as well as links to many other cat related topics.
http://www.geocities.com/heartland/point...
But there's NO RASH! It's not red, nothing but plain white skin (looks normal other than the fact that she's licking her fur off in that area)
Yes, I'm taking her to the vet, but if your cat has experienced the same, what is the 'condition' possibly?? Do you know??
THank you
Possible skin condition my cat may have, have u had your feline experience the SAME??
Same thing happened to my cat.
It was her food.
Corn and wheat cause skin problems. Read labels and switch to a more natural food (my favorites listed below)
Remember treats. My kitty's fur was just growing back when I gave her some Pounce treats. The next day it looked like I pulled out the hair in tufts. It was all over my living room and her tummy was bald again.
It was definitely the food in my cat's case.
Look into Innova EVO, it's doing great things for allergic cats. California Natural, Felidae, Wellness, and Artemis are also good.
Reply:I heard of this happening on a friends cat, and it might either be the cat is stressed or else it is a ring worm. My guess is that it is a ring worm =)
Reply:i wouldn't guess ringworm if the cat's been doing it for three months. if it were happening anywhere else in addition to the belly or if it looked rashy, i might think it was allergies of some sort (to flea bites, food ingredients, plastics, pollens, whatever), but as it's only on the belly %26amp; there is no redness, i'd be more likely to think it was a behavioral issue than anything else.
my siamese has done this for years and her stomach is pretty bald. the vet i worked for had me wipe her belly with a cotton ball of white vinegar (be careful not to get it near the face) %26amp; give her fish oil supplements - it seems to help.
Reply:If the it just hair loss i could be many things but i would most likely thinkone of a these. Either fleas which can cause itching and licking but from what you discribe i doubt it. Next it could be stress but that would most like be all over hair loss same as fleas. The last possibility could be you have an OCD cat that overly cleans its self till the hair is gone. Kinda like the guy that washes his hands 12 times cause he can't help himself. good luck.
Reply:It could be anything from flea allergy (1 flea bite in allergic cat can set off excessive licking) food allergy, nervous behavior, possibly ring worm, etc. I have dealt with all that in my own cats and in the clinics I have worked in.
Reply:There's a lot of reasons for obsessive grooming, from stress to allergies (food or seasonal or fleas) to organ disease. It can be tricky to figure out why. Sometimes a change in diet helps, sometimes the cat needs anti-anxiety medication. You need a vet that's willing to take a thorough history and spend some time with you helping you to figure it out. The "volume-based" vet practices that make their living by just giving out vaccines won't have the time or patience to help you. It may be worth your while to find a "cat specialty" or "cat only" clinic, this can be a tricky thing to figure out.
Reply:One of the most common causes of this kind of problem, is flea allergy. Often a cat will also show hair loss on its back just above the tail area, and down the hind legs. It only takes the bite of one flea to set off an allergic reaction. You may not actually see fleas on the cat if there aren't many fleas, because fleas actually spend most of their time off of the animal, jumping onto the animal only to get a meal.
If your cat is a pregnant female, she may be losing hair on her belly and pulling it out as her breasts change in preparation for making milk for kittens.
Shows what hair loss due to flea allergy looks like
http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/fleB.htm...
Self-mutilation and over-grooming in a Siamese cat
http://www.heska.com/linked_files/VETM36...
shows a cat with problem similar to what you describe
This page has links to several sites on feline skin disorders, as well as links to many other cat related topics.
http://www.geocities.com/heartland/point...
Can you name this skin condition?
This girl in one of my classes has bright pink skin that's peeled all over. Her whole body is peeled and redish pink. her hands are swollen balls that look like theyre covered in paper. i thought at first it was just a really bad sunburn, but one of my friends told me she has a skin condition she doesn't like to talk about. Can someone tell me the name of this condition, if its contagious and how she got it?
Can you name this skin condition?
It sounds as if she has Scleroderma. This is a serious autoimmmune disease that can effect collagen in any part of the body, internal organs included. It's not contagious.
Reply:it sounds like it could be scarlatina. which is a strep infection that yes could potential be contagious but is usually stopped by good handwashing. the only way to know for sure is to ask the girl. here is the info on scarlatina
Scarlet fever is simply strep throat with a rash. The throat infection is caused by a streptococcal bacteria. It is most commonly seen in school-aged children in the winter and early spring, but it can occur in individuals of any age and in any season. It is very contagious, and the risk of transmission can be decreased with good hand washing.
The rash is not serious, but serious complications can occur from the underlying infection, strep throat. The most worrisome of these is rheumatic fever, a serious disease that can damage the heart valves and cause long-term heart disease.
Symptoms
The child's symptoms begin with sore throat (which can be mild), fever, headache, abdominal pain, and swollen glands in the neck.
After 1-2 days of these symptoms, the child develops a rash on the body that is red and has a sandpaper texture. After 7-14 days, the rash sloughs off.
The face may look very flushed, but the skin around the mouth appears normal.
Treatment
Streptococcal bacteria can be treated with antibiotics.
Have your child seen by your doctor immediately if you suspect he or she has strep throat or scarlet fever.
Your child will require a full course of antibiotics, which should be finished even if your child is better before completion.
Your child may return to school in 24 hours if the fever has resolved and he or she is feeling better
Reply:Eczema can be really bad like that or just a small spot every once in a while. People are born with it and it's not contagious.It's really common to.Try these links and see if you see what she has.
Reply:http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
is it same like this condition she describes on the link?
Can you name this skin condition?
It sounds as if she has Scleroderma. This is a serious autoimmmune disease that can effect collagen in any part of the body, internal organs included. It's not contagious.
Reply:it sounds like it could be scarlatina. which is a strep infection that yes could potential be contagious but is usually stopped by good handwashing. the only way to know for sure is to ask the girl. here is the info on scarlatina
Scarlet fever is simply strep throat with a rash. The throat infection is caused by a streptococcal bacteria. It is most commonly seen in school-aged children in the winter and early spring, but it can occur in individuals of any age and in any season. It is very contagious, and the risk of transmission can be decreased with good hand washing.
The rash is not serious, but serious complications can occur from the underlying infection, strep throat. The most worrisome of these is rheumatic fever, a serious disease that can damage the heart valves and cause long-term heart disease.
Symptoms
The child's symptoms begin with sore throat (which can be mild), fever, headache, abdominal pain, and swollen glands in the neck.
After 1-2 days of these symptoms, the child develops a rash on the body that is red and has a sandpaper texture. After 7-14 days, the rash sloughs off.
The face may look very flushed, but the skin around the mouth appears normal.
Treatment
Streptococcal bacteria can be treated with antibiotics.
Have your child seen by your doctor immediately if you suspect he or she has strep throat or scarlet fever.
Your child will require a full course of antibiotics, which should be finished even if your child is better before completion.
Your child may return to school in 24 hours if the fever has resolved and he or she is feeling better
Reply:Eczema can be really bad like that or just a small spot every once in a while. People are born with it and it's not contagious.It's really common to.Try these links and see if you see what she has.
Reply:http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
is it same like this condition she describes on the link?
Cat skin condition?
My cat seems to have a painful skin condition on the top few inches of his tail, below his back. He's a short hair, but his fur everywhere is very dense. I noticed that it's kind of oily back there, but also flaky. Oliver is very gentle with no predisposition to biting, but if I touch his tail too much or try too hard to look at it, he gets very angry %26amp; will bite, which tells me this is very uncomfortable for him. I can't take him to the vet for another few weeks, but does anyone have any idea what this might be, how I can give him some relief?
Cat skin condition?
Unneutered male cats get a condition such as you describe. It is called stud tail. Is that a possibility? From his disposition it sounds as if he is a neutered cat.
Usually with a food allergy the condition causes itchiness and sensitivity over most of the body.
Reply:Why can't you take him to the vet for a few weeks? It sounds like he needs to go now, especially if he has an abscess, which is common in cats! If it is money, see if the vet will take payments.
Reply:It could be allergies. I have a couple of cats that pick at them selves to the point that the fur is missing. Our vet stated that it is allergies and have given us some topical medicine to keep the skin from getting a rash or open sore.
Reply:Cats are very suseptible to food allergies. Our vet said try changing the food to a more natural one. One flea bite can also cause havoc on their skin too.
Cat skin condition?
Unneutered male cats get a condition such as you describe. It is called stud tail. Is that a possibility? From his disposition it sounds as if he is a neutered cat.
Usually with a food allergy the condition causes itchiness and sensitivity over most of the body.
Reply:Why can't you take him to the vet for a few weeks? It sounds like he needs to go now, especially if he has an abscess, which is common in cats! If it is money, see if the vet will take payments.
Reply:It could be allergies. I have a couple of cats that pick at them selves to the point that the fur is missing. Our vet stated that it is allergies and have given us some topical medicine to keep the skin from getting a rash or open sore.
Reply:Cats are very suseptible to food allergies. Our vet said try changing the food to a more natural one. One flea bite can also cause havoc on their skin too.
Canine skin condition?
My 2 year old yellow lab was treated earlier this summer with Frontline for fleas, and Zodiac shampoo, also used for fleas.
This was 3 months ago.
Recently, she has developed a skin condition whereby she has small "chicken pox" like scabs on her front legs and inner back legs. The area seems to be spreading. She licks and chews at these areas, and her she is now loosing her fur in the infected areas.
Any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
CaptChris
Canine skin condition?
if her feet are itching(licks them a lot) this may be what is called grass allergy. soak her feet in Epson salt and water for 20 minutes everyday until it clears up. the other rash could be from the heat. (like a heat rash) but losing her fur? I'd take her to the doctor.
frangipni
This was 3 months ago.
Recently, she has developed a skin condition whereby she has small "chicken pox" like scabs on her front legs and inner back legs. The area seems to be spreading. She licks and chews at these areas, and her she is now loosing her fur in the infected areas.
Any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
CaptChris
Canine skin condition?
if her feet are itching(licks them a lot) this may be what is called grass allergy. soak her feet in Epson salt and water for 20 minutes everyday until it clears up. the other rash could be from the heat. (like a heat rash) but losing her fur? I'd take her to the doctor.
frangipni
Update on skin condition VITILIGO...?
most people would know this condition by the well known MICHAEL JACKSON!!! He started gettin this disease years ago....it causes u to lost your pigment. Pigment being what gives people their skin color. Michael eventually had to bleach his skin white cus he eventually would have uneven patches of white spots ALL OVER!!
This is what I have and it doesn't matter that I am very attractive, people still chastised me and treat me like a leper!!!!!!
Update on skin condition VITILIGO...?
I am so sorry to hear...blessings and strength to you.
Reply:I'm really sorry that people are so stupid and treat you bad because you have vitiligo, those who do it because of that are not worth it, those who are will understand you and be your friends no matter what. take care of you and good luck!
This is what I have and it doesn't matter that I am very attractive, people still chastised me and treat me like a leper!!!!!!
Update on skin condition VITILIGO...?
I am so sorry to hear...blessings and strength to you.
Reply:I'm really sorry that people are so stupid and treat you bad because you have vitiligo, those who do it because of that are not worth it, those who are will understand you and be your friends no matter what. take care of you and good luck!
What types of skin condition could cause the described after swimming in the Florida Coast's (Atlantic) Ocean?
About three months ago my family visited Jacksonville Beach, FL. Since swimming in the ocean, my brother has been suffering from a skin condition that the doctors around here can't seem to diagnose. It started small under his arm with red bumps (rash looking). Since then, three months later, it has spread from under his arm to his whole body. It is now even in his eye. When the skin is scratched or touched, the skin around the bumps will flare up and turn very red and stay that way for quite some time. Recently, the bumps have grown. Some 1-inch in diameter, looking like welts, and pussing and bleeding. And now it keeps pussing more and more in different areas causing my bro. to have to have a towl wrapped around his abdomin throughout the day. Since, obtaining this unknown-illness, he has been having problems breathing, also. He complains of itching and pain. He is 17, and overweight. I've spent an hour on google trying to find something, anything, but to no avail.Anyhelp appreciated!
What types of skin condition could cause the described after swimming in the Florida Coast's (Atlantic) Ocean?
I t sounds like sea lice to me. Ask the doctors if it could be sea lice. You can put meat tenderizer on your skin and it will help.
There is a site with a picture of what it looks like.
http://www.buysafesea.com/sea_lice.php?
I know it is awful, they got me one time.
What types of skin condition could cause the described after swimming in the Florida Coast's (Atlantic) Ocean?
I t sounds like sea lice to me. Ask the doctors if it could be sea lice. You can put meat tenderizer on your skin and it will help.
There is a site with a picture of what it looks like.
http://www.buysafesea.com/sea_lice.php?
I know it is awful, they got me one time.
I have a patchy skin condition for years, what is it?
I have some rashes on my legs that have been there for almost 6 years. I have been to the doctor. He put my leg up to a special light and said it wasn't fungus. He diagnosed it as Dermatitis, and prescribed me prescription cortizone which I used as directed for a few weeks, and did not help it. The patches are pale red, thicker than the surrounding skin, flaky looking, very itchy at times, and sometimes not.
My skin, in general, is very dry and sensitive and the rash is only on my lower legs. I do wear pants most of the time. However, even when I was going to tanning beds, the condition was not better than it is now. The patches bounce around alot. I've started to get very small patches on my thighs and torso. I have no idea what it is. My boyfriend has psoriasis, and it looks like his condition, but isn't nearly as severe. It only has morphology (appearance) that is similar.
I'll be thankful for any advice I can get. Hopefully someone has had a similar condition. Thanks.
I have a patchy skin condition for years, what is it?
I have eczema, and I think you have the same thing. Welcome!
The other person is right, that the cream prescribed to you might not have been right for you. However, eczema can be a lifelong condition -- consisting of flares and recessions (that doesn't mean it'll disappear completely, mind you) -- that some grow out of (but that I grew INto, bleh).
It's a very individualistic condition, but things you will/may need are:
1. A good moisturizer
2. possibly a steroid cream/ointment that you are sure not to overuse, as this may thin your skin
Long-term oral steroids can do damage to your system, though used in the short-term they can be kinda helpful. I don't think yours sounds so severe.
These jumping patches can also be due to environmental causes such as soaps, detergents, and shampoos you're using as well. You might try different soaps with less chemicals and see if you notice any change (i.e. castille soap or Free and Clear Shampoo or Ecover items).
Finally, a second opinion never hurt. A combination of dermatologists finally lead me to throw out my Suave shampoo after I developed allergic contact dermatitis (in addition to the atopic dermatitis I already had!) to it. :)
Good luck, and let me know if you have any other questions (if you think I can help, heh)!
Reply:It sounds like Dermatitis (eczyma) to me, but he didn't prescribe the correct cream. You need a medicated cream that works for you. I use something called Locoid Lipocreme that you get by prescription. However, you should try tanning. Tanning is the only thing that really, and i mean really really, helps me.
Reply:It could be one of two things, either you also have psoriasis (my hubby has it) or you have excema(?). Not sure of the spelling there. Either way, you have to moisturize like crazy. Both conditions cause dry skin, excema is just a more severe form and it does cause the patches, ALMOST like psoriasis. My friend's daughter has it and uses a cocoa butter cream on it. It seems to help. There is another type of cream, I think Nuskin makes it, and apparently that works to. Good Luck:)
Reply:Dry Skin (xerosis)
Dry skin, also called xerosis, is a common problem. Your skin needs moisture to stay smooth and supple, and retaining moisture is especially difficult in winter. Simple daily routines, such as bathing and towel drying, may actually remove moisture from the skin. Modifying your bathing routine will help preserve your skin's moisture. Bathing provides the skin will moisturize temporarily, but it removes the skin's oily lipid layer and in the long run causes more moisture loss than gain. The wrong moisturizing lotion can have the same effect. Generally, water-based lotions (Lubriderm, Keri lotion, others) are best cosmetically but oil-based creams are more effective in trapping moisture.
Reply:I have eczema which is itchy and sounds like what you are describing. It is usually hereditary. My g-ma had it, my mom me, and now my son, too. It gets worse in the winter and when I eat certain acidic foods like tomatos, oranges or strawberries. It makes appearances all over my body in different places. Make sure you use lots of lotion after bathing and don't take really hot showers as it makes it worse. I found a great product on line called Free Derm. (No, I don't work for them) The Dr. had prescribed a cream that contained steroid ( which didn't help much anyway) but this is steroid free.
Reply:Sounds like eczema. Tanning makes it look worse (more patchy b/c of the discoloration.
Try cortison cream, aquaphore 2x a day. it will probably help.
My skin, in general, is very dry and sensitive and the rash is only on my lower legs. I do wear pants most of the time. However, even when I was going to tanning beds, the condition was not better than it is now. The patches bounce around alot. I've started to get very small patches on my thighs and torso. I have no idea what it is. My boyfriend has psoriasis, and it looks like his condition, but isn't nearly as severe. It only has morphology (appearance) that is similar.
I'll be thankful for any advice I can get. Hopefully someone has had a similar condition. Thanks.
I have a patchy skin condition for years, what is it?
I have eczema, and I think you have the same thing. Welcome!
The other person is right, that the cream prescribed to you might not have been right for you. However, eczema can be a lifelong condition -- consisting of flares and recessions (that doesn't mean it'll disappear completely, mind you) -- that some grow out of (but that I grew INto, bleh).
It's a very individualistic condition, but things you will/may need are:
1. A good moisturizer
2. possibly a steroid cream/ointment that you are sure not to overuse, as this may thin your skin
Long-term oral steroids can do damage to your system, though used in the short-term they can be kinda helpful. I don't think yours sounds so severe.
These jumping patches can also be due to environmental causes such as soaps, detergents, and shampoos you're using as well. You might try different soaps with less chemicals and see if you notice any change (i.e. castille soap or Free and Clear Shampoo or Ecover items).
Finally, a second opinion never hurt. A combination of dermatologists finally lead me to throw out my Suave shampoo after I developed allergic contact dermatitis (in addition to the atopic dermatitis I already had!) to it. :)
Good luck, and let me know if you have any other questions (if you think I can help, heh)!
Reply:It sounds like Dermatitis (eczyma) to me, but he didn't prescribe the correct cream. You need a medicated cream that works for you. I use something called Locoid Lipocreme that you get by prescription. However, you should try tanning. Tanning is the only thing that really, and i mean really really, helps me.
Reply:It could be one of two things, either you also have psoriasis (my hubby has it) or you have excema(?). Not sure of the spelling there. Either way, you have to moisturize like crazy. Both conditions cause dry skin, excema is just a more severe form and it does cause the patches, ALMOST like psoriasis. My friend's daughter has it and uses a cocoa butter cream on it. It seems to help. There is another type of cream, I think Nuskin makes it, and apparently that works to. Good Luck:)
Reply:Dry Skin (xerosis)
Dry skin, also called xerosis, is a common problem. Your skin needs moisture to stay smooth and supple, and retaining moisture is especially difficult in winter. Simple daily routines, such as bathing and towel drying, may actually remove moisture from the skin. Modifying your bathing routine will help preserve your skin's moisture. Bathing provides the skin will moisturize temporarily, but it removes the skin's oily lipid layer and in the long run causes more moisture loss than gain. The wrong moisturizing lotion can have the same effect. Generally, water-based lotions (Lubriderm, Keri lotion, others) are best cosmetically but oil-based creams are more effective in trapping moisture.
Reply:I have eczema which is itchy and sounds like what you are describing. It is usually hereditary. My g-ma had it, my mom me, and now my son, too. It gets worse in the winter and when I eat certain acidic foods like tomatos, oranges or strawberries. It makes appearances all over my body in different places. Make sure you use lots of lotion after bathing and don't take really hot showers as it makes it worse. I found a great product on line called Free Derm. (No, I don't work for them) The Dr. had prescribed a cream that contained steroid ( which didn't help much anyway) but this is steroid free.
Reply:Sounds like eczema. Tanning makes it look worse (more patchy b/c of the discoloration.
Try cortison cream, aquaphore 2x a day. it will probably help.
Skin condition, doctors.. second time?
this is the second time going to the doctors about my scalp, at first i thought it was just normal dandruff but the flakes are starting to turn yellow and my scalp is becoming scaly.
The last time i went she gave me some stuff called polytar but that hasn't improved the matter.
I told her that i thought it may be a skin condition and she just typed in somthing and gave me the medication but wasn't she supposed to take a look at my scalp?
What do i say to her?
Skin condition, doctors.. second time?
I'd say get her to check your scalp. It sounds to me like you have a skin infection. Sometimes It makes your hair go thinner, or could be the result of poor diet or an irritation caused by products you use on the hair. I would take the medicine, and see what happens there. If your hair starts falling out it also prooves it's an infection, but that shouldn't be a worry because if it happens, then it's only temporary and will grow back. My scalp has been getting quite itchy over the past month and so, and my hair is becoming thinner, so try using shampoos like scwartzkopf instead of dove and hair dresser shampoos like Tigi. I found that my hair and scalp got bad after using one of their products. So try to avoid it, and try only washing your hair every 2 - 3 days.
Reply:you may have ringworm. Do you have cats? Get a second opinion!
bleeding heart
The last time i went she gave me some stuff called polytar but that hasn't improved the matter.
I told her that i thought it may be a skin condition and she just typed in somthing and gave me the medication but wasn't she supposed to take a look at my scalp?
What do i say to her?
Skin condition, doctors.. second time?
I'd say get her to check your scalp. It sounds to me like you have a skin infection. Sometimes It makes your hair go thinner, or could be the result of poor diet or an irritation caused by products you use on the hair. I would take the medicine, and see what happens there. If your hair starts falling out it also prooves it's an infection, but that shouldn't be a worry because if it happens, then it's only temporary and will grow back. My scalp has been getting quite itchy over the past month and so, and my hair is becoming thinner, so try using shampoos like scwartzkopf instead of dove and hair dresser shampoos like Tigi. I found that my hair and scalp got bad after using one of their products. So try to avoid it, and try only washing your hair every 2 - 3 days.
Reply:you may have ringworm. Do you have cats? Get a second opinion!
bleeding heart
What is dermagraphia?
I know it is a skin condition, is it genetic or hederitory? Is there any treatment?
What is dermagraphia?
Dermatographic urticaria (also known as dermographism, dermatographism or"skin writing")is a skin disorder seen in about 5 percent of the population,in which the skin becomes raised and inflamed when touched, even lightly. Dermatographic urticaria is caused by mast cells in the surface of the skin releasing histamines due to the presence of a weak membrane surrounding the mast cells. The histamines released cause the skin to swell in the affected areas.
This weak membrane easily and rapidly breaks down under physical pressure causing an allegic-like reaction, generally a red welt to appear on the skin. It can often be confused with an allergic reaction to the object causing a scratch, when in fact it is the act of being scratched that causes a welt to appear. These wheals are a subset of hives that appear within minutes, accompanied by a sensation of burning, and/or itchiness. The redness and swelling stays from anywhere upwards of 10 minutes. Often this leads to difficulty sleeping, irritability, and general discomfort.
It can be treated by antihistamines or cromoglicate, as they prevent the histamine from causing the reaction. The underlying cause of dermographism is not known, and can last for many years without relief. 95% of chronic cases are never solved. Sometimes the condition goes away, sometimes it stays forever.It is not a life threatening disease.
Reply:Please see Google search on Dermagraphia or Dermatographia (Skin writing).
What is dermagraphia?
Dermatographic urticaria (also known as dermographism, dermatographism or"skin writing")is a skin disorder seen in about 5 percent of the population,in which the skin becomes raised and inflamed when touched, even lightly. Dermatographic urticaria is caused by mast cells in the surface of the skin releasing histamines due to the presence of a weak membrane surrounding the mast cells. The histamines released cause the skin to swell in the affected areas.
This weak membrane easily and rapidly breaks down under physical pressure causing an allegic-like reaction, generally a red welt to appear on the skin. It can often be confused with an allergic reaction to the object causing a scratch, when in fact it is the act of being scratched that causes a welt to appear. These wheals are a subset of hives that appear within minutes, accompanied by a sensation of burning, and/or itchiness. The redness and swelling stays from anywhere upwards of 10 minutes. Often this leads to difficulty sleeping, irritability, and general discomfort.
It can be treated by antihistamines or cromoglicate, as they prevent the histamine from causing the reaction. The underlying cause of dermographism is not known, and can last for many years without relief. 95% of chronic cases are never solved. Sometimes the condition goes away, sometimes it stays forever.It is not a life threatening disease.
Reply:Please see Google search on Dermagraphia or Dermatographia (Skin writing).
Skin condition where you can "write" on it?
I would like to know the skin condition (the medical name for it) where it is almost over sensitive, so that when you scratch it even gently a red mark appears? I think somebody I know may have it. She can "write" words on her arms by using her nails and it takes ages to clear.
Skin condition where you can "write" on it?
Dermagraphia.
http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/ind...
Reply:This is actually very common with people with fair skin. It's not a disorder, it's just that they have sensitive and light skin. I have brown skin and can still write on it. It's just harder to see. Think of it like when you have a sun burn and when you put your finger on your skin it's white. Same mechanism, just opposite.
Reply:the same thing happens with me. its just sensitive skin.
Reply:It is called dermatographia or dermatographism. It affects about 2% of the population. They have an exaggerated response to skin scraping. A histamine or allergic response is produced to minimal stimulus. It is annoying but basically harmless.
Skin condition where you can "write" on it?
Dermagraphia.
http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/ind...
Reply:This is actually very common with people with fair skin. It's not a disorder, it's just that they have sensitive and light skin. I have brown skin and can still write on it. It's just harder to see. Think of it like when you have a sun burn and when you put your finger on your skin it's white. Same mechanism, just opposite.
Reply:the same thing happens with me. its just sensitive skin.
Reply:It is called dermatographia or dermatographism. It affects about 2% of the population. They have an exaggerated response to skin scraping. A histamine or allergic response is produced to minimal stimulus. It is annoying but basically harmless.
Skin condition marked by itchiness?
For the longest time I have had a weird condition with my legs randomly being extremely itchy. After a few seconds of scratching I would have a rash of tiny red dots (not bumps) that sometimes would later turn into a bruise. I always blame it on having dry skin so I usually use bodywash and body lotions after showering in hopes of helping it. I don't know what this could be from but it is really irritating. Any help is appreciated, but try to be more helpful than just telling me to visit a dermatologist. Thanks in advance.
Skin condition marked by itchiness?
It sounds more like you have extremely dry skin. The marks after itching is bruising from the scratching. You need to read the labels on your body wash and lotions. Need ones that have less than 8 ingredients. It does limit what you can have, but they are better for your skin. Aveeno makes a good line of products. After showering, pat dry your skin and rub lotion into the skin while it is still damp. Also take fish oil capsules on a daily basis, they do improve your skin. My daughter has had skin conditions her whole life, and these steps have helped her more than any other
Reply:exczema%26lt;%26lt;%26lt; I think thats how its spelled, there's otc medicine and creams for it, or just use good ol cocoa butter!
Reply:Eczema sounds like what you are describing. It is very annoying and can affect all parts of your body. Its pretty common is babies but many adults have eczema as well.
Reply:If this happens right after you shave it is possible that you have razor burn. It could also be that you are allergic to the product (shaving cream or soap) that you are using on your legs. Try switching brands of shaving cream, or perhaps shaving with baby oil and see if this helps. Good luck!
Reply:Try Skineze to and take the itch away baidecnaturals make it would hurt to try i would say it sounds like anything as i wouldn't know but just try a variety of creams just google a few words on itch and see what stuff comes up or stop itch or just continue with your dry skin moisterisers or have an oatmeal bath once a week
Skin condition marked by itchiness?
It sounds more like you have extremely dry skin. The marks after itching is bruising from the scratching. You need to read the labels on your body wash and lotions. Need ones that have less than 8 ingredients. It does limit what you can have, but they are better for your skin. Aveeno makes a good line of products. After showering, pat dry your skin and rub lotion into the skin while it is still damp. Also take fish oil capsules on a daily basis, they do improve your skin. My daughter has had skin conditions her whole life, and these steps have helped her more than any other
Reply:exczema%26lt;%26lt;%26lt; I think thats how its spelled, there's otc medicine and creams for it, or just use good ol cocoa butter!
Reply:Eczema sounds like what you are describing. It is very annoying and can affect all parts of your body. Its pretty common is babies but many adults have eczema as well.
Reply:If this happens right after you shave it is possible that you have razor burn. It could also be that you are allergic to the product (shaving cream or soap) that you are using on your legs. Try switching brands of shaving cream, or perhaps shaving with baby oil and see if this helps. Good luck!
Reply:Try Skineze to and take the itch away baidecnaturals make it would hurt to try i would say it sounds like anything as i wouldn't know but just try a variety of creams just google a few words on itch and see what stuff comes up or stop itch or just continue with your dry skin moisterisers or have an oatmeal bath once a week
Why dose skin eruptions take place during cold climatic conditions?
That is one day i jumped into the swiming pool. the water was so cold that i got shivering and immediately i got some eruptions on the skin like when the skin eruption comes during a mosquito bite. why does this happen?
Why dose skin eruptions take place during cold climatic conditions?
Probably just very severe goosebumps...;
street fighting
Why dose skin eruptions take place during cold climatic conditions?
Probably just very severe goosebumps...;
street fighting
My first son, skin condition?
I'm just back from the hospital, Im so happy, my first son.
Everything is perfect, he's perfectly healthy, however I think that he might have a rare skin condition which causes hom to have darker almost black skin (both myself and my girlfriend are white).
My Girlfriend said it would have something to do with ther great, great grandmother being black.
Can anyone advise how to treat this condition? Has anyone heard of this condition before?
My first son, skin condition?
The "black" gene can skip generations and the vice versa, 2 black parents could have a white child if an ancestor happened to be white.
I'm half chinese/half english and had 2 children with a 3/4 white and 1/4 West Indian male (we both have mid tanned skin). My daughter resembles the west Indian look very much with the same colour skin as us parents, but different facial features, wheras my son is so white with blue eyes, although these are chinese slanted after me! Both mine and the kiddies father had grandmothers with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Genetics is complicated, but if in doubt leave it a few months, if you still feel unsure, go for DNA testing
Reply:The skin on a baby changes colour after it's born. I've seen bright red and dark-skinned babies that turn pale and stay that way quickly, usually over days or weeks. Wait a bit!
Reply:r u sure the babys not mixed get a blood test!
Everything is perfect, he's perfectly healthy, however I think that he might have a rare skin condition which causes hom to have darker almost black skin (both myself and my girlfriend are white).
My Girlfriend said it would have something to do with ther great, great grandmother being black.
Can anyone advise how to treat this condition? Has anyone heard of this condition before?
My first son, skin condition?
The "black" gene can skip generations and the vice versa, 2 black parents could have a white child if an ancestor happened to be white.
I'm half chinese/half english and had 2 children with a 3/4 white and 1/4 West Indian male (we both have mid tanned skin). My daughter resembles the west Indian look very much with the same colour skin as us parents, but different facial features, wheras my son is so white with blue eyes, although these are chinese slanted after me! Both mine and the kiddies father had grandmothers with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Genetics is complicated, but if in doubt leave it a few months, if you still feel unsure, go for DNA testing
Reply:The skin on a baby changes colour after it's born. I've seen bright red and dark-skinned babies that turn pale and stay that way quickly, usually over days or weeks. Wait a bit!
Reply:r u sure the babys not mixed get a blood test!
I have a skin condition which causes my skin to flake off. The problem is im a chef at a top restaurant.?
Ive seen a specialist but the stuff hes given me will take weeks to fully cure, in the meantime, skin is just coming off my arms, hands etc in flakes and falling into the food im preparing for customers. Plus the condition I have is contagious, so im worried by them eating it they may get this skin condition as well.
What should I do?
I have a skin condition which causes my skin to flake off. The problem is im a chef at a top restaurant.?
I think you should stop spamming, because no restaurant would allow this. There are no CONTAGIOUS skin conditions that cause flaking like you say.
Nice try to gross people out, but it won't work.
Also enjoy being reported.
Reply:Dude, no one likes a dick. Report It
Reply:You should tell me which restaurant you work in!!!!!!!
Reply:Tell me what restaurant you work at so I can avoid it.
Reply:take a loooooooooong vacation
Reply:Is this restaraunt in the NY/NJ area?
Reply:I would be concerned if my costumers were eating my skin food too. Maybe you should see a doctor.
Reply:Wear a full body suit.
Reply:Cover your entire body in Saran wrap.
Reply:Charge them extra for the skin flakes.
Reply:try a mixture of vegetable oil and sugar
it won't cure you but it will take the worst flakes off and probably make you less contagious
though you've made me mad enough today to want to suggest salt and lemon instead
What should I do?
I have a skin condition which causes my skin to flake off. The problem is im a chef at a top restaurant.?
I think you should stop spamming, because no restaurant would allow this. There are no CONTAGIOUS skin conditions that cause flaking like you say.
Nice try to gross people out, but it won't work.
Also enjoy being reported.
Reply:Dude, no one likes a dick. Report It
Reply:You should tell me which restaurant you work in!!!!!!!
Reply:Tell me what restaurant you work at so I can avoid it.
Reply:take a loooooooooong vacation
Reply:Is this restaraunt in the NY/NJ area?
Reply:I would be concerned if my costumers were eating my skin food too. Maybe you should see a doctor.
Reply:Wear a full body suit.
Reply:Cover your entire body in Saran wrap.
Reply:Charge them extra for the skin flakes.
Reply:try a mixture of vegetable oil and sugar
it won't cure you but it will take the worst flakes off and probably make you less contagious
though you've made me mad enough today to want to suggest salt and lemon instead
A new skin condition or something? like maybe i should be in a lab?
i got this wierd skin condition ive had since i was born its almost similar to psoriasis or eczema but its not either of those for sure and its kind of like my skin slowly dries out turns red cracks and then bleeds in spots all over me and mostly on my arms and legs but also on my head and neck recently. Ive looked forever and never found anything that matches it. Until now ive treated it with moisturizing lotions but that doesnt really help that much.
Is there some kind of place i can go to where someone can tell me what the hell is wrong with my skin??? ive been to several dermatologists and theyre all like well umm i dont really know. I need to go to like a lab or soemthing and get studied for the sake of science.
A new skin condition or something? like maybe i should be in a lab?
Sweetie, just go to a doc. I mean they dont got to school for nothing! Even if they cant give you a definite answer, maybe they can help treat it?!!?
take care!!
Reply:Sounds like you need to go to a reputable dermatologist.
Reply:If you live near a large teaching hospital with a skin clinic I would try there. Good luck
Reply:I am so sorry you are dealing with this. Just because someone has a medical degree, it doesn't mean they know everything. If they have never, ever seen it or been told about it, how would they know? I have a suggestion. Ask to be checked for toxic shock syndrome. I don't care if you are male or female, if you ever used tampons or not (the typical culprit), you can get toxic shock syndrome. Our psoriasis group had an individual who was told she had psoriasis and was being treated with two very strong treatments. Her skin looked like the worst sunburn ever: purple, shiny, skin tight, and the skin on her hands and feet peeled so bad she couldn't even walk after a while, and she bled and had pus drainage. Now, don't allow this to scare you, because she went years dealing with this. She ended up in the hospital, couldn't keep food in her, had to be knocked out with pain pills because it was so bad, and she did die. Once they did an autopsy, they found toxic shock syndrome. No one suspected that at all. So, that is why I think you should suggest it.
One other suggestion if that doesn't get you anywhere: consider seeing a holistic physician, a MD who treats the whole body, including considering your vitamin and mineral levels and whether you might be sensitive to wheat or have a systemic yeast problem. Most general practitioners don't check for systemic yeast. That is something else you might suggest.
A lot of universities and major hospitals have dermatology departments and conduct research. I did a google search on "dermatology research" and came up with a lot. Without knowing where you live, I wouldn't know where to suggest you call and ask for help. Perhaps using google will get you there.
I wish the best for you
Is there some kind of place i can go to where someone can tell me what the hell is wrong with my skin??? ive been to several dermatologists and theyre all like well umm i dont really know. I need to go to like a lab or soemthing and get studied for the sake of science.
A new skin condition or something? like maybe i should be in a lab?
Sweetie, just go to a doc. I mean they dont got to school for nothing! Even if they cant give you a definite answer, maybe they can help treat it?!!?
take care!!
Reply:Sounds like you need to go to a reputable dermatologist.
Reply:If you live near a large teaching hospital with a skin clinic I would try there. Good luck
Reply:I am so sorry you are dealing with this. Just because someone has a medical degree, it doesn't mean they know everything. If they have never, ever seen it or been told about it, how would they know? I have a suggestion. Ask to be checked for toxic shock syndrome. I don't care if you are male or female, if you ever used tampons or not (the typical culprit), you can get toxic shock syndrome. Our psoriasis group had an individual who was told she had psoriasis and was being treated with two very strong treatments. Her skin looked like the worst sunburn ever: purple, shiny, skin tight, and the skin on her hands and feet peeled so bad she couldn't even walk after a while, and she bled and had pus drainage. Now, don't allow this to scare you, because she went years dealing with this. She ended up in the hospital, couldn't keep food in her, had to be knocked out with pain pills because it was so bad, and she did die. Once they did an autopsy, they found toxic shock syndrome. No one suspected that at all. So, that is why I think you should suggest it.
One other suggestion if that doesn't get you anywhere: consider seeing a holistic physician, a MD who treats the whole body, including considering your vitamin and mineral levels and whether you might be sensitive to wheat or have a systemic yeast problem. Most general practitioners don't check for systemic yeast. That is something else you might suggest.
A lot of universities and major hospitals have dermatology departments and conduct research. I did a google search on "dermatology research" and came up with a lot. Without knowing where you live, I wouldn't know where to suggest you call and ask for help. Perhaps using google will get you there.
I wish the best for you
Skin condition?
What is a skin condition that looks like a sunburn and under the eyes seems relatively unaffected. So it looks like the person wore sunglasses and got a slight sunburn. This condition starts with an E I believe. but I don't know
Skin condition?
Is it just on the face on the apples of the cheeks? Rosacea is one that comes to mind.
Reply:Eczema???
grappling
Skin condition?
Is it just on the face on the apples of the cheeks? Rosacea is one that comes to mind.
Reply:Eczema???
grappling
Skin Condition = [?
Okay, so I'm just trying to see how many people even know about this skin condition. Its called icthyosis, its where you skin is really really dry. and i have it. its more serious than it sounds. does anyone have it or know some one who has it? has anyone even heard about this.?
Thanks so much for answering. =]
-Maxy %26lt;33
Skin Condition = [?
www.webmd.com
www.google.com ( and type in what you want, there are usually 1000's of hits, some are web sites you can join for your disease.)
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( I have systemic Lupus )
Reply:I know it is a genetic mutation in the skin cells and that it is not contagious... other than that not much
Reply:go to this site. I think you will find a lot of support from people like yourself. Additionally, there are some soothing herbal remedies for your condition at most health food stores.
www.scalyskin.org/
Thanks so much for answering. =]
-Maxy %26lt;33
Skin Condition = [?
www.webmd.com
www.google.com ( and type in what you want, there are usually 1000's of hits, some are web sites you can join for your disease.)
[[[ ]]]
( I have systemic Lupus )
Reply:I know it is a genetic mutation in the skin cells and that it is not contagious... other than that not much
Reply:go to this site. I think you will find a lot of support from people like yourself. Additionally, there are some soothing herbal remedies for your condition at most health food stores.
www.scalyskin.org/
Dog with unknown Skin Condition?
My dog's name is Edsel and during the summer he developed a skin condition in which his skin is flaky, red, and itchy. He started losing his hair and started bleeding. We started to finally get him better by giving him a home remedy given to us by his veterinarian. During the start of the fall months he looked as if he was almost entirely cured. During the winter months however he started developing the same condition only worse this time with hardly any hair on his body, red, bumpy, dry, itchy skin. We try to brush the dead skin off of him but we seem to only get more sores with every stroke we made. Can anyone tell me [besides going to a vet] what to do?
Dog with unknown Skin Condition?
my dog has the same thing!!!!!
the vet did NOTHING!!!!!!
he said it will go away on its own.
i was sooo mad.
anyway lets try to help eachother out i will add u and we can share tips
Reply:I'm not a vet or an expert, but just a dog owner and dog lover. It sounds like your poor pooch has either allergies or a thyroid condition (both of which can cause all-over skin problems). You won't like my answer, but you're gonna need to take Edsel to the Vet...he shouldn't have to suffer.
Reply:Rub some vaseline on the dry skin. It might be fungus, change his bedding.
Dog with unknown Skin Condition?
my dog has the same thing!!!!!
the vet did NOTHING!!!!!!
he said it will go away on its own.
i was sooo mad.
anyway lets try to help eachother out i will add u and we can share tips
Reply:I'm not a vet or an expert, but just a dog owner and dog lover. It sounds like your poor pooch has either allergies or a thyroid condition (both of which can cause all-over skin problems). You won't like my answer, but you're gonna need to take Edsel to the Vet...he shouldn't have to suffer.
Reply:Rub some vaseline on the dry skin. It might be fungus, change his bedding.
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