Anyone know about solar dermatitis?

Hormonal Acne?

2011-11-21T01:23:00.009-08:00

I recently stopped taking the birth control pill because it was making me throw up every morning. Although the acne I had BEFORE I started the pill was not changed initially, now that I have discontinued the pill, my face is breaking out. Is there anything I can do to stop the acne? I use Differin lotion and a topical antibiotic (which have worked very well in the past), I have dry skin and seborrheic dermatitis, and I am allergic to benzoyl peroxide.

Hormonal Acne?
Yes, I used a search engine to find this, but read it before you snap at me. Perhaps you will find this useful.

"There are also several vitamins and herbs that help to stimulate the body to cleanse itself and get rid of the unsightly acne. Vitamin A helps the body reduce the production of sebum. On popular and dangerous, prescription drug, Accutane, is a high dose of vitamin A. The problem with this drug is that it can cause severe birth defects if a woman who is taking it becomes pregnant and it can also lead to depression in teenagers. It is better to take an over-the-counter Vitamin A supplement.

Zinc also helps to prevent acne, as well as heal current breakouts. Zinc helps to regulate the hormonal imbalances that can cause acne. Vitamin B6 is another helpful vitamin, particularly for women suffering from menstrual acne breakouts. The herbs sarsaparilla, yellow dock, cleavers and burdock take together help clear the body of lymph infections and therefore of acne. Tea tree oil can be applied directly to acne spots to help reduce the pain and appearance of the problem."

I also remember a column in Ann Landers maybe 20 years ago that suggested putting raw egg yolk on the face daily (like a mask) for I think it was a month. It was supposed to clear up the acne for good. I never got past a few days, so I don't know how well it works.
Reply:shortandsweet? Short and B!tchy is more like it... Report It

Reply:shortandsweet You are on newspaper!

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Reply:There are many cheap and effective home remedies for acne. Tomato slices, turmeric, papaya juices and home made face packs will treat existing pimples and prevent further problems. More remedies at http://www.wellnesstalk.org/acne.html

Dermititis and hair dye?

2011-11-21T01:23:00.008-08:00

i have dermititis on my scalp .... i regularly dye my hair and it does not affect it,but i dyed my hair two days ago and where the dermatitis is hurting..it feels like a bruise which hurts when i put pressure on it but it looks the same as before i dyed it. can you recomend anything to soothe the pain and itching

Dermititis and hair dye?
Try a natural ointment like arnica you may even find it helps your dermatitis.

night blooming cereus

How can i clean my pugs wrinkles?

2011-11-21T01:23:00.007-08:00

ive talked to my vet alraedy. my 13 week old pug puppy has crustys under some of her wrinkles and in the crease abover her nose. the vet said to wipe them with a warm rag everyday. im doing this but while im sure its keeping the dermatitis from getting worse its not helping solve the current problem. how can i totally clean out the fungus under her wrinkles?

How can i clean my pugs wrinkles?
One article I found suggested using doggy earwash for the wrinkles (which you should probably have for your pug, since cute floppy ears also means dirty ears!)

I would be careful about using harsh chemicals like acne medication on your doggy - your vet may have a product that would be gentler but effective. We used to use an ointment called SWAT on our lambs. It worked well for skin irritation and also had medication in it to keep insects away.
Reply:Iron her lol. Just joking . Try using a Q-tip and baby oil. That will get to the samll spots and the baby oil will clean.
Reply:OIL WILL FESTER.USE COTTON BALLS SOAKED WITH PEROXIDE. NOT IN THE EYES.
Reply:Its a common problem with wrinkled dogs. They are high maint. Even if you find a better way to take care of the problem, it will be like having to feed or brush it. Its just necessary.
Reply:This will be an everyday occurrence, just like with English bulldogs. The "wrinkle" breeds need extra care and attention to their skin. Lots of them require you 'wash' their face everyday.
Reply:Use people acne medication, in cream and skin wipes.
Reply:I have wrinkled neo mastiffs, and I use sensative skin, fragrance free baby wipes. Works great.

Do u think this rash is serious?

2011-11-21T01:23:00.006-08:00

i developed this whitsh pinkish rash on my arm n my elbow crease, it use to be itchy but is not any more, my doctor prescribed elidel but it made it worse so i am using urederm. it looks like the rash in this picture: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/co...

does anyone know how to get rid of it?

Do u think this rash is serious?
You might try the source below. It talks about different types of skin rashes.

On mi arm, just a bit above the elbow area, there is this white rash?

2011-11-21T01:23:00.005-08:00

could this be execema, it use 2 be itchy, mi doc prescribed elidel but it made it worse now i am beggining 2 use urederm, it is whitish nd pinkish nd is impossible to get away. it looks a little bit like this:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/co...

On mi arm, just a bit above the elbow area, there is this white rash?
consider fungal infection, especially if NOT on the elbow itself. If on the actual skin over the joint, then consider psoriasis.

If you lift at the gym, especially if you use the preacher curl... then I'll bet 10:1 it's a fungus. I see it all the time, two weeks of religious lamisil (over the counter) usually does the trick. Disclaimer: I could easily be wrong, skin disorders are tough. Trying topical lotrimin is probably harmless, but if that doesn't help significantly (the skin may dry first, then get better), then see a dermatologist.

I am having itching in my legs sometimes with rashes.?

2011-11-21T01:23:00.004-08:00

Doctor said it was contact dermatitis and prescribed some ointments and tablets. But still no relief. What could this be? any remedies? Will I get itching if I'm having diabetes?

I am having itching in my legs sometimes with rashes.?
I have had these on and off for a couple of years. I was prescribed hydrocortizone cream but was not refilled my prescription. I was also developing rashes under my arms at the same time. I switched my anti-persperant from Degree to the Adidas one without aluminum and surprisingly enough it stopped both rashes after about 2 weeks. I also switched my soap from generic "sport" soap to Ivory, and that may have also helped.
Reply:These itches might be due to dirty colon/ intestine you have, when the meals u intake doesn't balance to what you output at the end of the day.These overloaded faeces in colon will resurface back to your liver and bloodstream, thus u will experience rashes outbreaks.

I will recommend you to detoxify ur colon and take colostrum to boost your immune system.

If you want to find out more on it, feel free to email me at jaslinlee@yahoo.com

orchid cactus

Red/ Pink spots on stomach?

2011-11-21T01:23:00.003-08:00

About 5-6 weeks ago, a handful of small pink/red spots (about the size of a pencil eraser) appeared under my chest. I bought Cortaid (hydrocortisone) and they faded away, but the bottle ran out and they came back. Since then, many more have appeared depsite the use of another hydrocortisone product. There are now about 25 spots total and they are under my chest and around my belly button and waistline, and seem to be turning a darker shade of red each day. They are barely raised off the skin (if at all), there is no itching, no burning, no warts, no pus, I have no other health problems, good hygiene, etc.

I found only one pic online that resembles my "rash"...by searching Yahoo Images for "skin stomach" (the pic of bare-chested man).

My doctor's appointment isn't until 10 days and I'm afraid waiting too long will lead to bigger problems. After 2 weeks of on-line searching, I have tentatively concluded that it is NOT any of the following (pardon spelling):

psoriasis

HIV/AIDS

tinea versicolor

heat rash

sweat rash

dermatitis

eczema

hives

rosacea

angiomas

Any help from anyone would be greatly appreciated! Thanks and take care

mch

Red/ Pink spots on stomach?
It's either an allergy or you have huge bedbugs.
Reply:sounds like a doctor would help
Reply:ask a doctor
Reply:Sounds like a food allergy. You should make a list with the food you eat every day and see what's triggering it by elimination. Did you try an antiallergic? Your doctor will prescribe soem tests to establish what is the allergen. You might also have an allergic reaction to some internal parasits, your doctor will figure that out too. Good luck.
Reply:it sounds like the lurgy to me.....trust me
Reply:Sounds like you definately need a doc on this one.

What's the best treatment for eczema. I've been to dozens of dermatologists and allergists. Nothing works.

2011-11-21T01:23:00.002-08:00

Since age 7, I was diagnosed with atopic dermatitis. I've used all of the corticosteroid creams imaginable, including Elidel and Lidex. As a child I used to take Atarax like candy. Any natural alternatives?

What's the best treatment for eczema. I've been to dozens of dermatologists and allergists. Nothing works.
Did you know eczema is commonly cured or severely decreased after being tested for FOOD allergies. It may be as simple as getting the raz test if you insurance will pay for it. Eczema is sometimes a result of an allergic reaction to foods.
Reply:try to take a swim in a sea %26amp; rub the skin with the shore sand . Do it once a week or twice a week . Sorry , i'am not a doctor but giving u of what i've done before . Try it %26amp; feel it . If cure , announce to others , if not , try other source . Thanks
Reply:my sister got cured by taking good supplements and using only natural cleaning products

optiflora 2 ... 2 times a day

herblax 2-3 ..at pm

ez-gest 1 ...2 times a day

gla 3..... 2 times a day

cleaning products called get clean

its was the first time after years trying all kinds of products

you can all these supplements and cleaning products at http://www.shaklee.net/thehealthyway

click on nutrition good luck
Reply:'natural'

take a few newly sprouted NEEM leaves.

crush n add a few holy basil (tulsi) extract drops.

apply this at bedtime to the affected area n also add this 2 ur bathing water.

refrain from bathin with too hot or 2 cold water.

instead go for lukewarm water.

drink plenty of water .

stay away from roll-ons n deos.

dont eat 2 oily, spicy or salty stuff.

go 4 cotton rather than nylon.

go 4 a regular derma checkup.

this will certainly support ur treatment n ull b soon cured from eczema.

live heathy .eat well. kip :) smiling...

ill pray 4 u:)
Reply:I got healed by changing the cleaning products soaps deoderant to natural

and taking vitamins Gla Optiflora Ezgest Omega Guard

from http://shoponlinevitamins.go.cc
Reply:hi sweetie, when my 6 y/o son was about 6 months old he had bad eczema at back of his knees, gets red and spreads down to his legs. his pediatrician , recommended to change his milk and switch to soy milk and avoid lots of food that causes allergies. i did it for couple months and hes been eczema -free since. we avoided foods like eggs, regular milk, fruits, etc.

good luck. we also used the cream Elidel it kinda help, we also use vaseline.
Reply:hi,

The best remedy for eczema are home remedies because its 100% free from side-effects and safe.

* Add carrot juice and spinach juice and apply to the affected area.

* Drink plenty of water and take fruit juices like orange.

* Make a paste by adding 1 tbls turmeric powder to a tbls of bitter neem leaves. Apply to the affected areas.

* Basil (tulsi) is extremely effective in treating skin disorders as it is a blood purifier and kills bacteria.

Hope these remedies may help you.

Good day !!
Reply:hi check out this... First u need to change your diet habits. If u are non veg eater, then its time to quit that for at least treatment period. I f u been allegy to specific food items , quit that.

If u suffer more symtoms while u are exposed to sun. then take pracaution to apply cavender seed oil.or simply mousterizer .

Important step is to GO FOR FAST FOR AT LEAST 7DAYS.

During this u need to take only fruits and raw vegitables ... and plenty of water... no cooked items please...

apply parafin oil to the affected part...

u need to take NEEM STEAM BATH.... daily it is important..

Need to overcome the stress. if possible avoid streesful acts...

take care byeeee

My dog suffers with sore paws, i've tried so much but can't seem to get rid of it, please help. its so sad.

2011-11-21T01:23:00.001-08:00

my dog suffers with a form of (inter-digi) dermatitis betwen his toes. he is an old time bulldog (victorian bulldog). this results in lots of ulcers forming, swelling weeping and bleeding, making it very sore and uncomfortable for him to walk. i've tried bathing his feet in lots of different solutions but find nothing helps. i've been to the vets so many times with him but all they can do is give him antibiotics and say he may have to take them for the rest of his life (he's only 3). the vet has also said that they can give him steroids, but this is a last resort, and i don't really want him on steroids incase it alters his behaviour; i've seen what it can do to people. does any one have the magical answer or preferably a cure? has anybody got a dog that is suffering from the same condition, what did your vet say?

please help, he's my friend and it hurts to see him like this.

My dog suffers with sore paws, i've tried so much but can't seem to get rid of it, please help. its so sad.
Steroids would be the treatment I would go for. Have you tried benadryl? Maybe an antihistamine would help.

And I would keep the area covered in hydrocortizone cream to help with the dermatitis.
Reply:your best bet is probably to keep it moisturised (if the vet suggests) so that no cracking occurs and try to make sure he doesnt make it worse by licking it. Have you tried those pet shoes/socks? might make it a bit more comfortable.
Reply:Many types of Dermatitis can be elevated from the inside out. Feeding him a food without allergens like grains, chemicals and preservatives can really help. These added allergens in your pet's food could be hindering his problem. I don't know what you are feeding him but most pet foods contain these allergens.

I would seek a board certified Holistic Vet. Conventional Vets, like Conventional Doctors treat the symptoms and the not the cause. Holistic Vets take another approach and try to figure out the cause of the problem and then treat it to make the symptoms disappear. Since you have exhausted your options with regular vets give the holistic vets a try. Make sure the Holistic Vet is Board Certified in Canines and in Dermatitis or your particular dog's type of Dermatitis. For a totally awesome line of Holistic pet food and products go to http://www.Healthypetnet.com/happytails for a good holistic line of products and foods. Healthy Pet Net has a great support system and can offer assistance in your area of need. I hope this helps.

At 3 years old your dog should have his everyday filled with happiness not misery. I really hope he is okay.

Mostly Holistic vets are in larger cities. Good luck.

Email me if you can't find one near you, I might be able to help.

EDITED.... As good as some other products might be. I don't advise that you should change anything until you seek the advice of a Holistic Vet. First of all the vet will want to see the dog in As is and with whatever meds, food, supplements the dog is currently getting. The holistic vet will also have their own recomendations.....
Reply:awwwww, I am sorry to hear that your baby suffers so. Have you gone to another vet for a second opinion? Have you eliminated all the possibilities of allergies? He be have a contact reaction to chemicals in your carpet (if you have one). Also, dogs display allergic symptoms through their feet often, so it could be something in the air, or his diet.

mastiffs360.com
Reply:Have you tried switching him to a non allergenic food?

http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_...
Reply:Conditions like allergies can cause problems with paws. The rottie of a nurse I work with is on a couple of different types of med for what sounds like a similar problem to this - they're expensive but they work well.

This condition sounds like atopy - this is an allergic response seen on parts of the body not actually in contact with the allergen (i.e the cause may not be something your dog is actually walking on).

The steroids your vet is suggesting are not the ones you see cause problems in humans. They would not be anabolic steroids for muscle building, they would be catabolic steroids, used for their anti-inflammatory properties. They may cause increased eating and drinking but that is about it - these kinds of steroids do not cause behavioural changes and, used under veterinary supervision should not cause any further problems but could really help your dog.

Perhaps try a different vet, or ask your current one what he thinks the actual cause of the dermatitis is. If he doesn't know, and doesn't suggest tests to find out, definitely try a different vet!!

Chalice
Reply:have had him tested for allergies dogs can be sensitive to grass check the dog food again dogs are real sensitive to soy that would be my first step to take, dogs with allergies suffer from itchy feet have you tried soaking his feet in Epsom salts fill tub(cool water) enough to cover his feet put several cups of the salt in and stand in the tub with him for 10 min DONT LET HIM DRINK this will re leave the itch and hopefully help dry the sores good luck

Glucose Control/Monitoring in DM II?

2011-11-21T01:23:00.000-08:00

I'm a PA student and wondering if any NPs, PAs, or DRs could help me out. For a case study I'm working on, I'm placing a type II DM pt on 7 days of Prednisone (60/40/40/20/20/10/10) for allergic contact dermatitis. Her Hg1c = 8 as of ~1 mo ago. She is taking Glyburide 2.5 mg po qam x 8 months (which is not the max dose). I want to increase her dose, and not really worry about the possible side effect of hyperglycemia while on the steroid tx. Other people in my group want get them on a glucometer to check their sugars while on the steroids. I think it's a little excessive to do that. Can anyone shed some light on this situation? And if glucose testing is advised, how often should we have our pt use the glucometer? THANKS!!!

Glucose Control/Monitoring in DM II?
at least for a couple days when patient is on max dose of prednisone pack monitor blood sugars(fasting and ac). if blood sugars are remaining stable then decrease to BID blood sugar checks throughout the remainder of the tx. I would not really recommend the increase in glyburide right now as a short term fix. If her HgA1C continues to be 8 or more, then I think an increase in the glyburide might be a good idea, but for the short term, i would agree with your group. Hope this helped.

palm

Why is my 6 month old Westie's skin turning black?

2011-11-21T01:22:00.016-08:00

Our westie is about 6-7 months old now. His skin is gradually turning grayish black? I read on a westie site that black pigmentation is preferred. Do they normally start to turn colors at this age or is it a skin condition? I read about Malassezia Dermatitis on the web and it showed pics of Westies skin turning black?...

Why is my 6 month old Westie's skin turning black?
i have a 1yr old westie and his skin is pink

i read that westies have very sensitive skin that can easily get irritated and thats why less showers in a month is prefered. good luck i hope he is okay

Permanent pink hair!?

2011-11-21T01:22:00.015-08:00

I'm at the end of my tether!

I need a dye that will last longer than a week.

When i first got my mohawk shaved in, I got my hair dyed professionally cause I was new to it. I had a green dye that stayed on my hair for 8 months without looking too faded!

I was told that was directions, so i tried that. However, now directions only lasts 3 washes before coming out!

I've used Crazy colour Pinkissimo, but that only lasts 2 weeks, less sometimes.

I've also used Stargazer Green, but it tends too fade quite soon.

I have dermatitis so i can't go too long without wahing my hair.

I'm getting extensions soon, and i want my natural hair to be bright pink. Because im growing my hair, it will be harder to maintain the pink dye.

Are there any PERMANENT dyes i can use?

Or would mixing a pinky looking red with some blonde work just as well?

Please help, i'm fed up with faded hair after 3 weeks!

Permanent pink hair!?
You can't permanently colour your hair any colour as it will grow out, you are probably best just to get it bleached and get a stain and put it in every few days, like Fudge. It only takes about 20 minutes to do.

I use to do it when I had green hair. Cheap, fast, easy to get off my skin when i was messy.
Reply:manic panic
Reply:Well regular dye starts to fade after about 4 weeks, so maybe being that you are using a bright color it might fade that soon no matter what. Maybe you could try to use the shampoo for color treated hair. It is supposed to help keep your color brighter longer. I'm not sure how that would work with dermatitis though?? Good luck!
Reply:Stop dying it. Just keep the way it is!
Reply:I have the same problem. My hair is white, and I have a pink streak in the front, but can't find anything permanent. Am using Jerome Russell B-Funky at the mo, but it's semi permanent, lasts about 4 washes, max.

I'll watch the other answers with interest
Reply:Right try Schwartzkopf Live Hair Colour-Permanent. they have a wide range of colours that stay in for ages!!

they have really good effects on the hair, they have purples reds and pinks and so much more! try XXL LIVE thats really good too google it and visit the website there awsome!!

xx

good luck

Snow
Reply:do do do not do permanet pink hair.. it will look ugly and u will get really sick of it fast!
Reply:i prefer u use GATSBY permanent....

but dying hair will make ur hair easy to demage

Eczema on face - will my skin grow back?

2011-11-21T01:22:00.014-08:00

I had a bad case of contact dermatitis on my face. It kept flaking off for months. Eventually it made a hard crust with scaling and I lost more skin when that came off in December. The new skin underneath is pink and it's deeper than the normal skin so my cheeks have a rough, scaly appearance. The pink areas continue to expand, which I guess means the old skin is still coming off? The pattern of redness/pinkness changes daily. The new skin is still pink after 45+ days. Will it take months for my face to heal? Can my face still heal after it has been through so much?

Eczema on face - will my skin grow back?
Eczema doesn't often scar. Try to keep your hands off the area - that is new pretty skin and will blend in soon. Try the solution I recommend for helping relieve atopic dermatitis, eczema, symptoms to help your skin stay healthy as the new skin is very vulnerable to infection:

Coconut oil and vitamin E with some zinc applied topically should help.

Zinc supplements have also been shown to help improve this condition. Add some vitamin E supplements as well.

Atopic dermatitis is often caused by allergens, as I'm sure you are well aware by now. Here is an article that may help:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article...

In addition, atopic dermatitis is often caused by chemicals in body care products. Please go here to see a list of common allergens in body care products:

http://www.sunflowernaturals.com/acne.sh...

Avoid any of the triggers on the pages mentioned above. After showering, apply the coconut with zinc to your skin and it should greatly relieve your symptoms.

I use a liquid zinc, available in most grocery stores or pharmacies. Don't apply the zinc directly to your atopic dermatitis, mix some with the coconut oil or, as I found out the hard way, it can sting. Just a couple of drops to a teaspoon of coconut. Add one squished gelcap of vitamin E also.

3 or 4 drops zinc

1 squished vitamin E gelcap

1 teaspoon coconut oil
Reply:do you want to try this natural oil product I use for my daughter, her eczema has improved a lot, very low flares now.

The only thing that could relate to you maybe is she had thickened clumpy scars in her legs whihc thinned and faded after use- any help?

its on this health site, all natural, made for babies uses seabcukthorn oil and others

Can I use westcort cream with rogaine?

2011-11-21T01:22:00.013-08:00

I've been taking Rogaine for over 5 years. I had some dandruff prior, but now it's out of control. I used to think it was just the Rogaine drying, but even after I wash my hair 3 times with shampoo, i still have flakes so I went to a dermatologist. The physician's assistant said I have seborrheic dermatitis and that I should take Westcort cream for 2 weeks. She didn't know if there's any negative interaction of westcort with Rogaine so she said I should go off of rogaine for those two weeks. I'm nervous about going off rogaine for 2 weeks as some hair might fall out. Can anyone shed some light on whether I can take westcort at same time as rogaine?

Can I use westcort cream with rogaine?
there is no known problem/conflict, but then, there is no research and few known cases

petunia

I am looking for good facial products (scrub, moisturizer, masks) for sensitive skin. Favorites?

2011-11-21T01:22:00.012-08:00

there are so many products, I am looking for some that dont have some of the irritants like sodium lauryl sulfate, etc (I get dermatitis) I need some anti-aging or exfoliating...I like the idea of "natural/organic" products but do any actually work?

I am looking for good facial products (scrub, moisturizer, masks) for sensitive skin. Favorites?
I have sensitive skin too and have had good luck with Aveda and Clinique. Most other natural lines like Alba have made my skin feel strange. Aveda is all natural and humanely sourced, they have a couple of mild exfoliators that work well, nothing is overly harsh.
Reply:natural/organic products don't make much of a difference. The only thing is that it doesn't put harsh chemicals on your skin so there's less chance of you reacting to it and getting rashes.

The best moisturizer and cleanser I've used so far is CETAPHIL. This thing is SO gentle , that you don't even have to wash off the cleanser with water! You can just wipe it off ( its says on the package).

If you need anti-aging products, I suggest you use the brand "Olay". I like their Regnerist line.
Reply:I don't know how much you want to spend but I really like Boscia. They are preservative free and natural. The bottles have a unique design with a pump so that you don't have to put your finger (and germs) in the product. http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hier...
Reply:Arbonne. You buy it on-line. It is pure Swiss skin care that REALLY shows results. The bad part about 'organic' is that they don't really make a difference. I have been using Arbonne since April and LOVE it. E-mail me if you want to see some anti-aging before and after pix.
Reply:Simple pump out noxema. I PROMISE! my skin is flawless, get cleansing cream, unscented. It is natural, doesnt have cancer causing scents.

Sever hair damage?

2011-11-21T01:22:00.011-08:00

I have had sever dermatitis on my scalp for yers. The only way to keep it under any kind of control is to use very abrasive and chemical based products that I have to leave on for 5 minutes. Needless to say my hair is severly damaged. Any recommendations as to products that can do damage control or prevention?

Sever hair damage?
lots hot oils and get some olive oil and leave on over night

don't get harsh shampoos and put treatments on lots
Reply:you can go to the salon for conditioning treatments also i use this hair product from hask its pure shine spray on luminator it makes your hair shiny and eliminates frizz it also makes your hair feel much softer

Rash transformed to sunburned looking skin?

2011-11-21T01:22:00.010-08:00

My son has/had a rash in his boxer short area. It is localized. Doctor stated it was contact dermatitis. I've bugged this poor guy 6 times in three weeks regarding this.

Anywho, the rash now looked like sunburnt skin. Still itches and is painful in spots. Where he used to have a "rash" appearance it is now a continuous pink/red patch....in the entire boxer short area.

This has been going on three weeks. Doc prescribed an antibiotic since it did look like the rash was getting infected (warm/raised) and it no longer looks like that.

Yesterday, I started putting petroleum jelly on it since I figured it could be very dry now, but I'm concerned about the redness.

Any ideas?

Rash transformed to sunburned looking skin?
Try the skin rash page at the source below. It discusses many different types of skin rashes.
Reply:What are you washing his clothes in. He may be devloping an allergy to the type of soap that you are using. Yes it could be just in that area. i would try to wash all underware and tshirts in a Dye free fragrance free usually comes in a white bottle soap. I have a nephew that cannot use anything but the free soap or he breaks out in a rash and is itchy

curtdude

Skin problem?

2011-11-21T01:22:00.009-08:00

i hav gotta skin problem which was 1st detected as psoriasis,then atropic dermatitis and finally lichen sumthing by sum other doctors.i hav it since last 2 yrs .i started with homeopathy, switched to another homeopathy doctor aftr 4 moths when eruptions stazrted in new area n finally to allopathy aftr 4-5 months ewhen even it didnt help. allopathy is also not working.hav developed eruptions in new areas.has this kind of skin disease cured permanently in any form of medicine...or any herbs can help to improve the conditions?

Skin problem?
dont know about herbs. . try dove
Reply:What causes lichen planus?

In most cases, the cause of lichen planus is unknown.

Some drugs, such as those containing arsenic, bismuth, or gold can cause a reaction that is indistinguishable from the rash of lichen planus. Exposure to certain chemicals used in the development of color photographs can also produce a similar rash. The long-term use of the drugs quinacrine or quinidine (used for malaria, certain microscopic organisms, and worms) may produce hypertrophic lichen planus of the lower legs and other skin and body- wide (systemic) disturbances. Other unusual causes of lichen planus include liver disease and what is called graft-versus-host disease in people who have received a transplant.

What is the treatment for lichen planus?

Most cases of lichen planus are relatively mild. Affected individuals who do not have symptoms do not need treatment.

If the itch or appearance of the rash are unpleasant, topical corticosteroid creams may be of help. Topical steroid creams that, for example, are under wrapping or taped at bedtime may also be useful. For localized, itchy, thick lesions, injections of corticosteroids may be given. Antihistamines may blunt the itch, particularly if it is only moderate. This effect is in part due to the sedative effect of antihistamines.

In more severe cases, physicians may recommend oral medications or therapy with ultraviolet light. Orally taken medications may include a course of oral corticosteroids such as prednisone. However, the itching may return after the drug has been discontinued. A low-dose oral corticosteroid every other morning may be also prescribed. With continued itching, ultraviolet light (PUVA) treatment may help. For painful lesions within the mouth, the use of special mouthwashes containing a painkiller (such as lidocaine) before meals may provide some relief.

mint

Dry patches possible skin cancer?

2011-11-21T01:22:00.008-08:00

first off..im 29,have kids and live in the desert.

i noticed not too long ago 2 small dry patches of skin on my upper left arm near my shoulder. ive looked at tons of skin cancer picts and they dont look like any of the picts. Their maybe the size of the eraser tip of a pencil and are round,flesh colored,flat and dry. they dont itch at all and wont go away. could this be some kind of dermatitis,harmless dry skin or does it sound like skin cancer? i know youll all say go to a doc,which i will..but in the mean time id like to hear what you think. thanks

Dry patches possible skin cancer?
Its winter where you are right?...I get eczema %26amp; in winter I tend to get extra spots from clothes rubbing on goosebumps and hot water when showering in cold atmosphere does it too....the only other thing i can think of is a ring worm off a cat or something....try a cream with cortisone in it....its quite possible that you have a bit of dermatitis %26amp; this will help...it definitely won't hurt anyhow....doesn't sound too major...my boyfriends gets similar spots now %26amp; then and he just uses some of my cream which makes it go away...go look up some dermatitis websites %26amp; see if you can find a similar pic...Good luck...

What products are good for men's skin care (facial)?

2011-11-21T01:22:00.007-08:00

I have a dermatitis problem and I have oily, (sometimes dry) skin, so I can't use products that could irritate my skin. I also have black head problems too. I want professional answers esp. from beauticians and make up artists.

What products are good for men's skin care (facial)?
Go see a dermatologist by Dermalogica.. Just go on their website to find your nearest one and they can reccomend the products most suited for your skin x
Reply:Nivea for MEN
Reply:http://www.menessentials.com/, babycakes.

...and that's all i have to say about that.
Reply:Try Mary Kay's new line, MKMen.
Reply:go to a Clinique conter at a department store

they have a good mens line that my brother uses

and you can ask the employees questions and get answers

Question on immunosuppressant. (for doctors ) out here...?

2011-11-21T01:22:00.006-08:00

My doctor have prescribed me to take Prednisone tablets for 2 weeks to cure my skin dermatitis. And it was cured. After two months it re-occurred (skin fungi). Then without my doctor's consent I repeat to take Prednisone without his prescription. Now, I have several skin diseases like a little scabbies on my right leg, ringworm on my left arm, dermatitis on the back of my neck, and a big stye on my left eye (eyelid). To top it all I have I think a bump (wart?) in my penis... I am so worried. I did a research in the internet about Prednisone, I found out that prednisone is an immunosuppressant drug. It means that it weakens my immune system as adverse effects. What will I do... I need an opinion prior going back to my doctor... Please help........... Can we counter the effect of immunosuppressant drug? This is a very big lesson for me, that I need to all the time consult a physician... Pleas help. Doctors out there. Note: I am taking 6 tablets per day for 2 months irregularly. :-(

Question on immunosuppressant. (for doctors ) out here...?
I would not go to that doctor and am not surprised at the results of what he recommended to you. He obviously gave you a solution to your problem without understanding how the body works. It is so typical of doctors to give you a drug to solve a problem and create many other problems just to move you through his office in less than 15 minutes to maximize his profits.

The reason it re-occurred is that you didn't solve the problem in the first place, you simply masked the symptoms with the drug.

The reason you had the dermatitis in the first place was most likely an adrenal gland and fat metabolism problem. Dermatitis and eczema generally start there. All the cremes, drugs, and other so called modern day medicine cures are ridiculous and doctors need to go back to school or better yet, change where they went to school. The drug companies that fund these schools prey on the ignorance and end up making a lot of money on this issue.

If you are not getting good sleep at night ( 1 - 2 REM sleep periods ), this will not allow your adrenal glands to regenerate and cause them to not work properly.

You need to eliminate ALL hydrogenated oils and especially genetically modified oils like Canola %26amp; Soybean. These are all being genetically altered and wreak havoc with your bodies immune system and fat digestion.

Your liver and gall bladder need to be taken care of because if they are not working properly, you will not digest your fats correctly and this will cause the problem. Drugs like the Prednisone will damage your liver and the Magnesium Stearate they put in the tablets will suppress your immune system.

If you are a woman (you didn't say), and had an episiotomy when you gave child birth, this could play a big role in this problem because the scar from the episiotomy will reflex to your adrenal glands and reduce the energy to a point where they won't work properly and cause this problem.

To correct the dermatitis problem, if it were me, I would do the following and expect results very quickly.

Stop all medications, but make sure the steroids you have taken or are taking is slowly eliminated. Once you have stopped them, you are going to have to deal with lots of other digestive issues they have messed up.

Buy some "pink sea-salt." This is salt that contains minerals and other ingredients that will help your problem. Take at least 1/2 teaspoon of this per day.

The drugs killed your intestinal flora and you have Candida Albicans (yeast problem) that you are now going to have to deal with. This has stopped your body from producing B vitamins. If you are itching, getting styes, ringworm, etc. this is most likely a good reason for this. It's not enough to take B vitamin pills to fix this, it won't, especially if you get the B Vitamins in a tablet from from drug stores or health food stores. You need to eat lots of fermented foods, like keifer, sauerkraut, miso (a good brand is Yamabuki), yogurt, etc.

I suggest you go to this web site: www.healthline.cc (not .com) and order the "Max Stress B" product. I would take 1/4 teaspoon day one, and then increase it daily up to 2 teaspoons after one week. This is a very potent B Vitamin source that contains the "end chain" B's and is highly assimilated by the body. This will stop any itching you may have also.

I would also purchase from the same company a product called Adrenal Complex. I would take 9 of these at breakfast each day.

If you follow this routine, you should be over the dermatitis problem within about 2 months and it should not return.

I would also change my diet to heavy omega 3 fatty acid foods such as WILD fish (not farm raised), Beef from grass fed cows (very high in omega 3 fatty acids), unlike the high omega 6 fatty acid garbage sold in commercial grocery stores, flax seed products. Eliminate sugars, especially sodas (even diet sodas), white flour breads. This feeds the Candida.

I would also purchase from that company the Betaine HCL and activator, as well as the digestive enzyme and take 2 to 3 Betaine HCL and 1 to 2 activators, one digestive enzyme with each meal. I would also purchase the probiotic and take one in the morning and one at night.

All this will change your life and you should not ever have to deal with that dermatitis again.

good luck to you
Reply:sounds like you need to schedule an appointment with your doctor and remember that you stint in med school was zero!

How to treat Chronic Skin Rash all over body, yeast?

2011-11-21T01:22:00.005-08:00

My mom, in her 80's cannot sleep properly, has itching on her arms legs and back that feels like bees sting you. Im sure its yeast. I have tried olive leaf extract but its hard to get her to do enough to do any good...

Im not interested in a topical treatment or referring her to a dermatoligists, she's been there. They said dermatitis and yeast. Dermatitis wow! Then prescribed $400 a tube medicine that wouldnt last 1 day and whose sample did no good. Topical treatment are only temporary. I need to get to the cause of the problem..

I have suggested a colon cleanse, or colonics but she wont listen..

Has anyone had similar experience, how did you treat it, and how do you get someone that won't listen because "thinking about it makes her itch and she's scared of doing to much.. Doesnt understand herbal treatment..

I am open to medical rx treatments but not topically..

How to treat Chronic Skin Rash all over body, yeast?
how about some good tasting yogurt with some powdered probiotics added into it.

there are many anti fungals on the market, but expensive, as you already know. i would be cautious with the diflucan as it can be contraindicated if you are on certain other medications.

try decreasing if not eliminating wheat from her diet.

warm baths with ten drops of pure lavendar oil, or tea tree oil are anti fungal, anti viral as well as anti bacterial.
Reply:you're welcome and thanks for the thoughtful acknowledgement. my mom is also 82. tea tree oil is my all time favorite miracle cure, lol. i use the australian kind which i get through puritan's pride catalog. very good deals there. Report It

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Reply:There is a one time Rx treatment that comes in a pill. It is specifically make for these systemic kinds of yeast problems. It is called Diflucan

sage

Do any of these vitamins interact?

2011-11-21T01:22:00.004-08:00

I am currently taking:

Vitamin B (3 capsules of 50 mg), a Vegetarian based multivitamin and Fish Oil (3 capsules of 1000 mg) in the morning.

Three times a day I am taking 125 milligrams for grapefruit seed extract (for dermatitis) and in the evening 2 capsules of Evening primrose (500 mg - for acne and dermatitis).

Do any of these interact with each other?

Do any of these vitamins interact?
zinc and calcium compete for absorption (same path), shouldn't be taken together in a multi -most multis run that risk. You may want to consider deciding what you need in the multi and taking them separately.

GSE - make sure you take it away from any probiotics or enzymes (2 hours apart), which you should be taking if you are on a maintenance dose of GSE. It is also antibacterial and will kill of healthy bacteria just like antibiotics will - but without some of the other nasty problems, so keep the good bacteria replenished. It is also great for yeast control.
Reply:The only thing is the grapefruit seed extract. Grapefruit interacts with just about any vitamin/medication because it is processed by the CYP450 in the liver and changes Ph of the intestines for absorption. Besides that the rest is ok. But it depends on what is in the multivitamin. you need to list that out.

Herpes? Please Help?

2011-11-21T01:22:00.003-08:00

I have some small white spots in my lip since nearly two months ago.

A couple of weeks ago my doctor told me that it was a herpes and that it will disappear in about 5 days.

The spots appeared suddenly and the situation has not improved since then.

Some probably useful information is that my wife have similar spots in the cheek (near the mouth) since some four months ago. Her doctor firstly told it was herpes and now he says that it is just a dermatitis !

What do you think? i am not very sure it is Herpes or just a dermatitis

thanks

Herpes? Please Help?
Sounds like herpe simplex

My husband gets these red blisters on his hands......?

2011-11-21T01:22:00.002-08:00

they are mostly between his fingers.. he has had them for years.. they come and go.. it doesn't seem to be contagious. He went to the dermatologist a few years ago, and the dermatologist told him it was "dermatitis", and gave him ointment to put on it. The ointment did not work, and he still has it. He feels that the doctor didnt know what it was, and just called it "dermatitis". Does anyone have any idea what this might be????

My husband gets these red blisters on his hands......?
Go back to the doctor until you get a diognosis and treatment that is effective.
Reply:You need to be a little more specific.

Are they painful? Itchy? Crusty?

Heres some sites that can help narrow it down.

http://www.webmd.com/search/search_resul...

http://symptoms.webmd.com/

http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/symptomcen...

http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/...

http://www.healthline.com/symptomsearch

http://www.healthcentral.com/symptom-che...

Would an allergy to grass cause a rash?

2011-11-21T01:22:00.001-08:00

My 14 month old started getting a rash about a week ago. I took him to the doctor, she said it was contact dermatitis, maybe poison ivy. She gave him a course of steroids and told me if it wasn't better after two weeks to bring him back. He has been off the steroids for a couple of days and the rash is even worse than before. I have been letting him play in the yard, which I looked at closely and saw no poison oak, ivy, sumac or anything like that. I don't really have any experience with grass allergies except my niece, and she only gets sinus allergies. He has no sinus problems just the rash, could grass cause the contact dermatitis or should I keep on looking for something else?

Would an allergy to grass cause a rash?
yes, grass can cause rashes. I once was sent home from school with measles.... nup it wasn't measles but an allegy from the grass that I had been rolling in.

check out everything in the garden - some plants are highly allegenic

good luck with your dectective work
Reply:Yes, grass can cause a rash. When I was a young teen, sitting on the grass in shorts would cause the back of my thighs to break out in a rash (it didn't last long).

This may not be your child's issue, but grass can cause a rash if one is allergic to it.
Reply:Yes, grass can make big welts on my legs.
Reply:Anything that you are allergic to can cause a rash whether its by contact on ingesting the allergen. Allergic reactions can be delayed as well and some times it takes a build up of the allergens in the system before there is a reaction.
Reply:I am ridiculously allergic to grass. I get huge red rashes all over my legs (or whatever comes in contact with the grass), and have to pop a Benadryl and slather on the hydrocortisone cream to get rid of them. Usually, I just get the rashes without any sinus issues. You can go to an allergist and get your baby tested if you have any concerns.
Reply:How comforting that all of these people are allergic to grass too. Thought I was the only one that got huge welps on my legs if I sit down in grass for even just a few minutes. put socks and long pants on your son we he goes out and she if it improves.

alstroemeria

Anything I can put on my skin after I shave?

2011-11-21T01:22:00.000-08:00

I have atopic dermatitis skin. After I shave my legs tend to get red and itchy and im not sure if its because of my skin being atopic dermatitis or maybe just the razors so does anyone know of anything i might can put on my legs to help the itching? I can only use certain types of lotion such as aveeno,keri,ext....and i use aveeno now but it doesnt seem to be doing anything.

Anything I can put on my skin after I shave?
ummm all i could think of is lotion for dry skin maby or maby try baby oil or vaseline sorry random ideas
Reply:just put some aloe vera cream and ur skin will feel soft!!

I cant find any info on my skin condition . . help?

2011-11-21T01:21:00.015-08:00

Ok, so I have been itching for months, and finally did something about it, I had a biopsy done and just got the results, and they said it was Sponge Dermatitis, I went on the internet and the only thing I can find is that it is associated with Coral Dermatitis, and you get it from diving . . . . I havent dived in about 10 years. Can someone help me find more information about it?

I cant find any info on my skin condition . . help?
Check these resources and contact me.

www.glycoscience.org

www.glyconutrientsreference.com
Reply:http://www.pubmedcentral.gov/pagerender....
Reply:I always go to www.mayoclinic.com with my medical questions. They may have some info if you use the search function.

I am not an expert, but did they tell you what causes it? If they don't know, then it might be candida fungus. In order to determine this for yourself, you may want to try an inexpensive experiment. Try an anti-fungal cream (Lotrimin or clotrimazole or one of those) on an especially itchy patch. If it takes away the itching, try it on a larger area. If it works, then check out www.hufa.org - the yeast link, for some basic information on yeast syndromes. The library link has some info on books that have even more info.
Reply:I doubt it is Sponge Dermatitis since you haven't been diving in a decade. I have the same problem and I believe it to be psoriasis, excema, or "contact dermatitis". I use liquid Benadryl OTC and it really helps.
Reply:I don't know anything about this condition, but I would ask my physician for more info.
Reply:that's weird. the only thing i can think about is that you got spicules inside your skin and your body didn't react to them all this time, and suddenly you got an allergic reaction. it's weird, but it can happen. did you see the biopsy results? can you see spicules on it? what are the reasons they give to call it sponge dermatitis?

i have sponge dermatitis right now, i touched some bad sponges last sunday on the beach, but i started to feel it about 15 minutes after contact. the first time i got it it was a lot worse, with a bigger area and deeper spicule penetration, and i was still itching after a month, but it didn't last till the second month. it's just the time your body takes to expell the spicules from the skin.
Reply:get tested for liver and or kidney disease, both these organs when diseased or not working properly can cause all sorts of rashes.

why treat a symptom? get back to the doc, have him run diseases that will have a rash as a symptom like hepatitis c (they HAVE to test for antibodies because sometimes the alt and ast will appear normal in a regular blood lab).

good luck!

What are these scab looking things under my dog's tail?

2011-11-21T01:21:00.014-08:00

she had dermatitis after a trip to the groomers and has been scratching a lot since then. we've been to the vet and the redness from the dermatitis and most of the itch is gone but she recently started scratching under her tail. I checked and saw these brown scabby looking things, pretty small, maybe twice the size of a pinhead, there were 2 of them, one was smaller. the area had some redness probably from all the scratching. i put some of the cream the vet gave me and she seems a little better.

I would like your opinions on what you think it might be, because it kind of sounds like worms in a way, but at the same time it doesn't. I was wondering if anyone has had a similar experience. am i just over reacting and they're just scabs from her scratching?

We're also in the process of switching her to a better food but it's only the second day we're introducing the food and the scratching started before that, so could the old food (kibbles n' bits--eww--) be the culprit?

What are these scab looking things under my dog's tail?
It could be either way. Keep putting the cream on it. It could be the old cheap food doing it. There are a lot of fillers and crap in cheaper foods, such as Kibbles and Bits, that many dogs have bad reactions to.

If you can get her to leave it alone, do so. If you think it might be worms, you could try checking her poo. I know you may not like this suggestion, but next time you take her to poo, take a stick and get a good look at it. If there is anything stringy or anything that resembles rice or anything moving, then it is worms. Take that poo to the vet, and he will tell you the best med to get to get rid of them.

Mine had the same thing when he was on Purina Dog Chow. Now he is on a much better food. He has food allergies.
Reply:My lab had dermatitis -- caused by an allergy to FLEAS.

Small scabbing says parasites to me. Take your pup to a vet.

Antibiotics, Frontline and skin salve fixed my pup in about 2 weeks.

Believe it or not, they DO know what they are doing.
Reply:You said you took the dog to the groomer's. Did you have him shaved? My moms dogs had that done and one of them would not leave her butt alone. The vet said it was because the hair was so short it made her butt itch when she walked which made her scratch and then made her irritated. Even after her hair grew in we had to keep an eye on her because she would scratch because it itched from where she had already scratched so much.
Reply:most likely flea bite dermatitis

What is an ER emergency?

2011-11-21T01:21:00.013-08:00

My recent experience at the ER opened my eyes to this question.

I had this horrible rash that wouldn't go away. It kept me up at night. I didn't want to wait to go to the clinic, so I figured i would pay extra for the convenience of service now. Well, several hours later and a $100 copay later all I got was a diagnosis for dermatitis and an RX for Zyrtec. I know I have dermatitis, what kind? I know the ER doctor isn't a dermatologist but he didn't even give me a referral for one! Some help.

Reading about similar situations, I understand I shouldn't have gone to the ER. But what does a person do if he or she can't sleep from pain? Someone has a very high fever. Or someone has any other non emergency but the clinics are closed and urgent care centers are not an option? Also, what if seemingly nonemergency-like symptoms turn out to be real life threatening ER emergencies?

What is an ER emergency?
What constitutes an emergency--if the medical community could only come up with a black and white answer to that question! In general-anything that could be life or limb threatening is an emergency. For each individual that is different. Chest pain in a 60 year old male is more of a risk than chest pain in a 10 year old child. Shortness of breath can be emergent. Bleeding uncontrollably is usually emergent. I work in a small rural ER and we do not staff our ER all night (if something comes in we have to get out of bed and go in). There is a huge number of patients who abuse the ER-either for convenience or because they don't have to worry about co-pays (the government has their bill). Usually things like rashes, colds, small scrapes/bruises, headaches we would expect someone to have tried some self or over the counter treatment first. It is always amazing how many people have symptoms for DAYS and then suddenly decide they just "have" to be seen. They should have tried to get in with their primary caregiver. If you are somewhere like this and you REALLY think you have to be seen right then just be prepared--persons going to the ER will always have more tests run than they would in their DR. office just because of liability (people are so sue-happy these days). So your co-pay is higher (because the insurance cost will be higher) or if you don't have insurance, your bill will be higher. ER doctors do not make referrals to specialists-that is the job of your primary care person-in your case the ER doc treated the rash and expected you to follow up with your own doctor if the rash did not resolve. As mentioned before, a lot of hospitals have phone # you can call and speak to a nurse to get an opinion if you really need to be seen right that minute. Also, you can call your regular Dr. office--they should have someone on call (via an answering service) that can also speak to you about your problem and tell you whether to go to the ER or not. It is always better to see your regular Dr. during office hours than go to the ER.
Reply:if there is no where else to go, go to the er
Reply:you obviously had no option but to go to the ER- they sent you to a dermatologist for follow up and to make sure ur prob is handled by an expert in that particular field
Reply:not sure.
Reply:If you are really suffering, and can't wait until the next day, or you feel you are in a life-threatening situation you should go. They are going to take gunshots and heart attacks a lot more seriously than a rash, so they may not treat you like you are as important as the other emergencies, but if there is no other option, you have to go there.
Reply:Most doctor's offices (and some hospital systems) have special nurse's lines that a person can call. You should ask about it in your area. They are usually free. You will talk to a nurse, describe your symptoms and she will ask you questions. The two of you can then determine if it is something that can wait for your doctor's office to open up or if it is something that you should be seen for immediately.
Reply:it is hard to determine how severe the problem will be,but we do use the ER too much and that is likely why they charge us now for going there
Reply:well, in England we have a branch of the NHS called NHS direct, which you can ring with symptoms that you don't know what they are or if it's worth going to hospital over. then they walk you through it and tell you basically what to do. but i don't think you have that in America so. your rash came from something you were allergic to because Zyrtec is an antihistamine, and i would probably go to the emergency room if i had uncontrollable bleeding. i have had a rash type thing on my wrist since October and it hasn't bothered me so i haven't sought medical advice over it. i think i would probably go to emergency if it was causing me lots of pain, not like headache pain, but full blown Jesus i think i might die pain. i rambled a bit so i hope i was of some use.
Reply:The 3 main priorities are A.B.C (Airway Breathing Circulation) if any of these are in trouble you should seek medical attention . Or if in doubt seek medical attention if you injure yourself.
Reply:Most hospitals post some guidelines on the net on what calls for a trip to the ER. Broken bones, severe cuts, temp over 104, loss of consciousness... you get the picture. I think I would have toughed out the rash until I could go to the clinic, or maybe tried something over the counter. ER visits are very expensive. You only had to pay $100 but your insurance had to pay several times that. It all eventually trickles down to higher premiums. Just something to keep in mind next time. I learned from having to pay more than $500 for a few stitches that took a few minutes and several hours of waiting.
Reply:i don,t think ER dr knows themselfs its aimost a waste of time going to e r ,unless heart atacks,broken bones or need stiches,or in labor
Reply:The emergency department (ED), sometimes termed the emergency room (ER), emergency ward (EW), accident %26amp; emergency (A%26amp;E) department or casualty department is a hospital or primary care department that provides initial treatment to patients with a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries, some of which may be life-threatening and requiring immediate attention. Emergency departments developed during the 20th century in response to an increased need for rapid assessment and management of critical illnesses. In some countries, emergency departments have become important entry points for those without other means of access to medical care.

Upon arrival in the ED, people typically undergo a brief triage, or sorting, interview to help determine the nature and severity of their illness. Individuals with serious illnesses are then seen by a physician more rapidly than those with less severe symptoms or injuries. After initial assessment and treatment, patients are either admitted to the hospital, stabilized and transferred to another hospital for various reasons, or discharged. The staff in emergency departments not only includes doctors and nurses with specialized training in emergency medicine but in house emergency medical technicians, radiology technicians, physician assistants, volunteers, and other support staff who all work as a team to treat emergency patients and provide support to anxious family members. The emergency departments of most hospitals operate around the clock, although staffing levels are usually much lower at night. Since a diagnosis must be made by an attending physician, the patient is initially assigned a chief complaint rather than a diagnosis. This is usually a symptom: headache, nausea, loss of consciousness. The chief complaint remains a primary fact until the attending physician makes a diagnosis.

Here call this number it might be able to help you

1-252-399-8000 then press 2. If you don't have long distance you can call 1-888-386-8025.

This is for Wilson Medical Center so if they ask you say you are calling from Wilson, NC and then they can help. Because if you are calling from another state they will tell you to call someone else in YOUR location.
Reply:I have learned the hard way with my two year old son, that you need to find the right ER. We live in a small town so we have to drive 20 minutes to get anywhere. SO, we found four ER's within a 20-35 minute drive. We have slowly went to each one when he has been very very ill. Finally we found one that specialized in children's ER, and they have quick service and seperate areas for children and adults. They take the time to actually be with the patients and they give lots of great advise. We have to drive a little farther, but in the middle of the night with a dehydrated child, the extra 13 minutes is worth it for his sake.
Reply:Everyone should have a few basic items in their cabinets to care for themselves BEFORE they rush to the ER.

First of all being Tylenol and Motrin to treat pain and fevers. If you have children, keep the appropriate types of Tylenol and Motrin to treat their fevers. Benadryl is also a good thing to keep on hand for things like rashes, allergy symptoms, hayfever and things like that. Antibiotic cream, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, calamine lotion, cortisone cream, guaze and bandages should be some items that everyone has. These are things that are helpful in treating your symptoms during the night when Doctor's offices and urgent care is closed.

I am an ER nurse, and it's pretty unbelievable to me sometimes the things that people come in or bring their children in for. Most of us have really high copays for non emergency visits to the ER, so I guess it really pays to have some knowledge of first aid and treatment of symptoms. Fevers can almost always be managed at home until the Doc's office opens. Rashes can generally be treated also, with benadryl and motrin, combined with some cortisone cream, it will at least hold you over until the Doc's offices open.

Some things cannot wait, however, and that is what the ER is for. Rashes combined with difficulty breathing, wheezing, or shortness of breath should IMMEDIATELY be brought to the ER, and you don't have to come by ambulance for something like that, unless it's incredibly severe, we see people according to the severity of illness, not on a first come first serve basis. Fevers over 102 degrees that are not responding to medication and other fever reduction methods are also a reason to come to the ER. If you have a laceration that won't stop bleeding, you should probably come in and let us fix it.

One thing that I saw a lot of last weekend (things happen in waves in the ER, lol) was people bringing their kids in for stitches for very small lacerations ( we're talking 1-2 CM). People don't understand how traumatic that is for a child. First of all, I had to restrain the child, which is incredibly scary for them, then the Doc came in and numbed the laceration, imagine being 2 years old, held down by a stranger while another stranger pokes a sharp object into your already cut and bleeding wound and injects cold stingy fluid, then proceeds to put 2 stitches in. A whole lot of trauma for a baby for NO REASON! Just so they wouldn't have a barely noticeable scar.

Ok, I'm over my rant, now, lol. I hope my answer was helpful in some way.

primrose

Could an allergy to grass cause a severe rash?

2011-11-21T01:21:00.012-08:00

My 14 month old started getting a rash about a week ago. I took him to the doctor, she said it was contact dermatitis, maybe poison ivy. She gave him a course of steroids and told me if it wasn't better after two weeks to bring him back. He has been off the steroids for a couple of days and the rash is even worse than before. I have been letting him play in the yard, which I looked at closely and saw no poison oak, ivy, sumac or anything like that. I don't really have any experience with grass allergies except my niece, and she only gets sinus allergies. He has no sinus problems just the rash, could grass cause the contact dermatitis or should I keep on looking for something else?

Could an allergy to grass cause a severe rash?
when i eat yogurt, i get hives head to toe. for like 2 weeks. i would contact your pediatrician, let them know your son is still broken out, even worse now. tell her exactly whats been going on. we were told that small children can develop allergies later to pets, plants, food, etc. even if they have done fine around them since birth. your doc should probably suggest some allergy testing. your poor baby.
Reply:ANY allergen can cause a reaction involving ANY system of the body. My 12 month old has both food and "environmental" allergies. Each allergen he has causes a slightly different reaction.
Reply:Yes, coming into contact with many allergens can cause skin reactions such as rashes.

Ask your doctor about applying an over the counter steroid ointment to reduce any itching and the inflammation. Also, you son may need an allergy workup with a specialist.

I'm sorry you're little one is faced with this. We battle eczema so I know how frustrating it is.
Reply:We had this kinda of situation with my 18 month old.It was a rash all over her body.It was right after she got her immunizations but also right after she took anti biotics and

she also went to the park and got bit by ants.So pretty much it can be anything.The doctors usually have no idea.You could take her to an allergy specialist but the doctor told me there are like 100 different tests they can do.Our solution to the problem was to give her benadryl liquid every four hours.The rash would calm down then come back.It took about a week of this for the rash to finally go away and it hasnt been back since and this was about 2 months ago.i would just look at what is going on when she gets the rash.Our doctor told us it could be from our cat too or also a food allergy like eggs.It can be real frustrating.I always have a bottle of benadryl on hand for these situations.
Reply:I cannot sit directly in grass to this day - rash!!! Bermuda grass leaves little cuts on me! I can just imagine what that baby is feeling. Can you keep him inside for a few days and see if it clears up? If he 'must' go outside, use a playpen, big blankets, etc - something - to see if it really is a grass allergy. Good Luck!!
Reply:Find an allergist for further testing and treatment.

27 year old woman who is losing her hair. How to stop it?

2011-11-21T01:21:00.011-08:00

I have seborrheic dermatitis and I am losing my hair. I am not losing it in clumps but thinning out, especially where the dermatitis outbreaks occur most. What to do? I have gotten blood tests to determine my hormone levels and everything seems fine but obviously it is not. I also have acne and no sex drive so I would have thought this hair loss with all of the above was hormonal but tests say no. What can I do to stop this before I lose all of my hair?

27 year old woman who is losing her hair. How to stop it?
did you get your iron checked? eat foods that have high levels of zinc and keep your stress level down, I find when I've been under stress for to many weeks my hair takes a beating

Severe dandruff and itching!!!?

2011-11-21T01:21:00.010-08:00

I feel like I'm going crazy!! This itching is so bad it's insane...it feels like my head is on fire!!! I did some research on the internet and the first thing that popped up for 'sever dandruff' was Seborrhoeic dermatitis <>.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seborrheic_... I have noticed my skin flaking around my eyebrows and nose badly lately and I was going to make a Dr. appointment about that but maybe all this crud is connected. My sink has always been an oil slick...Could my skin problems be connected to the issues I've got going on with my scalp...it's not like they are too far apart from each other.

One another note:

I haven't been able to wash my hair yet...its two days overdue...but I've gone for a month or two without washing my hair when I've had braids or some updo done. KEEP IN MIND: I am Afro-American and I CANNOT wash my hair every day like many Caucasians. I also have a bad ear infection and the doctor just told me a few hours ago not to get in any water....

Severe dandruff and itching!!!?
I am African American also. Im here to help you Sistah! Try Sulfur 8. It comes in shampoo or grease. Try not to put oil in your hair when you wash it, only put a small amount cuz our hair secretes oil. If this does not work ask a profesional African Amercan stylist her opinion or start getting your hair done every two weeks. I wash my hair every two weeks. Good luck
Reply:Tell all of this to your pharmacist / chemist. See what he / she has to offer.
Reply:Being Black has nothing whatsoever to do with washing your hair regularly.

Going 1-2 months without shampooing is the reason you have these "oily" problems

Yuck.
Reply:ITS LICE
Reply:Consult a doctor
Reply:Head and shoulders or selsome blue...

The inside of my ear is very dry, what can I use?

2011-11-21T01:21:00.009-08:00

Always clean my ears thouroughly have to do it frequently. I notice that the inside of my ear is dry, and sheds alot. I do have dermatitis so I was wondering can I have a dermatitis rash inside of my ear? If so the cream I use for my face can I use inside of my ear? Don't go back to dermatologist until a few months so pls don't tell me that. No, it is not irratating me but I want to know.

The inside of my ear is very dry, what can I use?
USE ANY HAND OR BODY LOTION IN YOUR EAR, IT WILL HELP.
Reply:Try a little oil..Maybe just a bit dry and why not give the dermatologist a call before the next appointment if it is bothering you enough...

queen of the night

Does a red face and hands from stress indicate high blood pressure?

2011-11-21T01:21:00.008-08:00

Hi all

When I get stressed, my face and hands seem to go red and sometimes this leads to dermatitis.

I am just wondering if this is related to high blood pressure (I am 140/90) or something else as it has not always happened.

I don't smoke, rarely drink, and go to the gym 2-3 times a week.

Is there a herbal remedy in which I can overcome it because I find the dermatitis more than the red face very annoying to say the least. I kind of only flares up when my face goes red and I have to use a cream to quell it. At any other time it's ok.

Thanks!

Does a red face and hands from stress indicate high blood pressure?
It can
Reply:could.....go see a doctor

Sterling silver chain irritating skin--DON'T want to stop wearing--pls read & help?

2011-11-21T01:21:00.007-08:00

Got **beautiful** sterling silver chain--to mid-collarbone. Wore it 24/7 (from special someone, %26amp; there's special meaning behind this) for few days, but began itching %26amp; scratching.

No oozing, no skin breaks or lesions EXCEPT scratching-related redness %26amp; some "leathering" from scratching; better with couple days off %26amp; zinc oxide. Irritation most significant on sides of neck, where chain drops against collarbones. NOT a symmetrical ring around neck %26amp; minimal problem at back of neck, so it's NOT present in ALL skin in close contact w/chain.

Chain is very heavy links, almost masculine-looking, with faceted links. No known allergies. Once had allegedly "hypoallergenic" chain cause sim. itching/leathering.

Can sterling cause contact dermatitis, or is this maybe a mechanical dermatitis secondary to faceting? And does anyone know a way to toughen up skin, so I can keep wearing chain, pref 24/7? DON'T want to have to ask for a return on this special gift.

Sterling silver chain irritating skin--DON'T want to stop wearing--pls read %26amp; help?
The alloying metal in sterling silver is often copper. As an experiment, try wearing a copper bracelet for a bit and see if you show allergy to that. Painting the necklace links with clear nail polish, as other responders have suggested, could help.
Reply:I'm sorry but it sounds like your skin is having a raction to the metal or silver as you say,, not so much allergic, how is the iron level in your body?
Reply:Try putting clear nail polish on the skin side of it (if you're not allergic to that too).

It might have some nickel content; a lot of people are allergic to that.
Reply:U don't have to return it, but it sounds like an allergy to the metal. This just means that next time u get gold! :)
Reply:Hello- Try painting clear nail polish on the chain. Will need to do this when it begins to wear off. See if this helps.

Take Care
Reply:You may be allergic to nickel; it's often added to gold and silver jewlery.

http://www.silverflake.com/infoallergies...
Reply:It sounds like a nickel allergy. You can coat the necklave with clear nail polish (very carefully) to keep it from coming in contact with your skin.
Reply:Cover the chain in clear nail polish. You will have to regularly coat it because the polish will wear off easily.

Help with a very itchy, and old, dog!?

2011-11-21T01:21:00.006-08:00

My 15 year old dog is very itchy ALL the time and will scratch himself with ANYTHING he can find (including my desk :|)

I've been to heaps of vets and been told a ton of different things such as dermatitis, flea dermatitis, old age, skin irritation etc.

He's been given medication, some of which has helped, but only temporary relief.

We brush him with a flea comb every day and even if we get every possible one we can see he stills goes nuts as soon as we leave him alone.

I hate seeing him in pain and sometimes he draws blood from the constant picking, biting and scratching.

Is there anything else I can do?

And putting him down is not an option, incase any pessimists read this.

Help with a very itchy, and old, dog!?
What's he eating? Try a different food...California Naturals has only 6 ingredients in it, meaning there is very little that a dog could be allergic to...It worked wonders for my itchy dog (who is allergic to chicken and corn). Has they doctor checked his thyroid and blood sugar levels? Diabetes and Thyroid problems can cause intense itching, too.

EDIT: Bob, I have to disagree...diabetes and thyroid problems can both cause skin issues. Here's a web address (can't get the link to show up) to check out about thyroid symptoms: http://www.newmanveterinary.com/Hypothyr...

(still can't get it all to show up...after the /, type in Hypothyroid.html if you're interested in seeing it.)

Diabetes can contribute to itchy skin conditions, as well (diabetics, human and canine, are prone to skin infections). I'm not saying that IS the dog's problem, but it's something I would investigate after trying as much as the asker already has.
Reply:Buy him a cone lol
Reply:Try a flea shampoo followed by something like Frontline to keep the fleas off.

If this doesn't stop the itching, look at your environment to see if anything changed. When I moved, my dog started itching more - dry are in the house made her skin dry (I have the same problem now).

I use a humidifier and it helps for her, but it doesn't stop it. My vet was not as helpful with remedies, either.
Reply:diabetes and thyroid problems do not cause itching.

however, they can have food allergies that cause itching. what kind of food is your dog on? is his scratching seasonal or year around? is he on a topical flea control? have you tried steroids with him? did they help?

your dog could have either food allergies or environmental allergies or both. feeding a hypoallergenic food can help rule out food allergies (no chicken, beef, lamb, corn, wheat, or soy for at least 8 weeks).
Reply:i'd be willing to bet there's wheat in his dog food. if there is, switch to a wheat free food. it'll take about 1 yr for his skin to clear up, but he should feel some relief in a few weeks/months. ask your vet for a cortisone shot. it lasts about a month, but it will give him relief. and once his skin starts to heal he'll start to itch again. the cortisone shot will curb that.

also, as your dog is 15 yrs check out rainbowbridge.com
Reply:http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/

Best food we could have ever bought for our dogs. We recommend it to friends with dogs that are having similar problems and it works.
Reply:go to the drs foster and smith website and get him these

Vitacaps which Help maintain healthy skin and control itching caused by allergies includes

* Omega-3 %26amp; -6 fatty acids, antioxidants, and zinc

these are great my dog suffer from the same thing and he been through medication then my friend recommended these vitamins and ever since i started given it to him his skin irration has gone away i haven't had any problems with his skin
Reply:Is he on Advantage? For fleas, you say you get every possible one, which means he does have fleas.

I suspect it is a severe flea allergy then.

(been there with a dog, and the misery the poor dog had)

Many vets, tar bathes, flax, oatmeal, same as you,...even steriods to try to alleviate. This was yrs. ago though before the newer flea treatments.

Pls. put him on Advantage for fleas, it will eradicate the fleas.

Then give him cottage cheese and plain yogurt with his meals. And not have room/house too warm (central heating sometimes add to the discomfort).

Pls. try for a few weeks. It worked for my old Shih Tzu.

Gd. Luck.
Reply:Have you considered taking him to a dermatologist?

Old age and skin irritation is not a diagnoses.

Flea allergy dermatitis can result in very itchy skin. Get some Frontline or Advantix for him, treat him every 4 weeks and see if that doesn't help. Your Vet may give the "OK" to give some Benedryl, that will help with the itching.

You need to get to the cause of the problem, if it IS fleas (one flea can cause a reaction resulting in scratching) then putting him on a monthly preventive with eventually help, it will kill and prevent fleas, but the itching will linger about a week or so.

Also, try massaging a high quality unscented lotion into his coat when damp and be sure he is on a high quality senior dog food.
Reply:check out Everydaysolutionsrx.com what could it hurt, nothing they have shampoo's to dermatidal medicines that great, plus, dog food for the older generations that add more amino acids than store bought variety. I have bought a few items from them in the past-tell them ,I'm from Illinois, we had a problem with fleas and red-mange, My dog was loosing her hair in big Red-blotches, took her to the vet the vet said, she had a bad case of allergies and he gave her hydrochortizone shot and some anti-biotics to give her, plus a steroid shot , it almost killed her. I will never take another animal to them again. then I found this site on the inter-net and Iv' never had any more problems with her as of this day, she is very healthy.you are a new visitor to the site they may give you a discount.
Reply:Are you saying that your dog HAS fleas? He may be allergic to the flea bites. Get some Capstar to kill the fleas and then use Frontline to help prevent him from getting more and spray your house to try to eradicate any living in the carpet, etc. The poor boy sounds miserable. Flax seed oil capsules may help if he has dry itchy skin.
Reply:Try, holistic foods that are rich in natural oils and vitimans. Also vitiman E is real good for the skin of your dog it works great fo my Bull Dog HANK
Reply:I had the exact same problem. We put our dog on everything that the vet suggested; steroids, antibiotics, shampoos, changed his food, cleaned the areas that he frequented, sprayed the yard for fleas, benedryl, etc,. Nothing worked.

He was old and loosing his hair; scratching himself bloody. He was not a happy dog, and we were feeling just terrible that we couldn't help him.

A friend suggested a food supplement, and we tried it - we were desperate! Guess what? Within two weeks, the itching went away, his hair started growing back (even softer than before), his HEALTH improved and he started getting active again.

I STRONGLY recommend this product. Our dog is 40 lbs, and one bottle of this stuff (it is a juice that we added to his water) lasted him 2.5 weeks. It was definitely worth the price. Please - for the sake of your pet, look into this link below. Even though it was made for people, it is perfectly fine for animals too. I wish I had known about it sooner.

Oh yeah, I almost forget to tell you that his fleas went away too (BONUS).

I would be more than happy to help you with the dosage - just email me.

Does Kojic acid work well as a skin lightener and safe for a person with skin eczyma?

2011-11-21T01:21:00.005-08:00

I have a fair complexion and my skin now looks a little tanned and has an uneven skin tone, especially on my arms. I recently bought Kojic acid soap and researched on it... I haven't heard any reviews or feedback from people who used it and I'm afraid I might get dry skin because I also have eczyma (a form of dermatitis).

Is Kojic acid safe and as natural as numerous sources say it is? If not can anyone reccomend a good skin lightener?

I also apply ointment (Eucerin, but so far been using petroleum jelly) on my skin because of my dermatitis, is it also alright to place that when I use the Kojic acid soap? If it's important to know, I've been using Dove unscented soap... but I just had to whiten my skin so I bought Kojic acid.

If anyone has good advice... THANK YOU!

Does Kojic acid work well as a skin lightener and safe for a person with skin eczyma?
Its all the diffrent types of lotions and creams that are causing the diffrent shades.

Avoid the acids...... U will just get burnt my dear!

Look at my Idol Michael Jackson!

My advice, dont even try any more of that.

Go to a doctor for a proper prescription.

Good luck
Reply:That Acid $hit you usin,, you should stop that is going to make you skin lighter were you apply it then you would probably want for it to be.. I have ecsima too.. it usually shows up in the joint areas back of you knees where your arms bend , and sometims on the neck or even face.. Pure Shea Butter is a good thing to use and Aveeno.. Oatmeal baths.. Black Soap.. which is an African soap.. clears up ecsima break outs as well.. If you have never used Aveeno before , it's sold in the bath/beauty dept.. at walmart , one place I know.. but yea keep vasonline on it .. if you don't have anything else.. no lotion in dries it out.. Matter fact you can get some Jergans lotion with Shea Butter.. or Keri lotion.. that will smooth it out as well.. if needed.. hope something i said helps

golden ball

Westie Skin Problem?

2011-11-21T01:21:00.004-08:00

Cat Skin Care?

2011-11-21T01:21:00.003-08:00

My cats have been inside all their lives and have recentle develpoed skin problems that have resulted in scabby skin, especially around the neck and head and a good amount of hair loss. I looked on the internet and think it may be some sort of dermatitis. (Miliary dermatitis looked like the best fit, but I sure don't know for sure) If anyone has any experience with this sort of thing and knows what I can do for their skin, I could sure use the help. Thanks in advance guys

Cat Skin Care?
Skin and hair for the cat are the largest organ of the body and frequently the first to show signs of illness or dietary improprities.

"....a good all-in-one supplement is Missing Link, a pet supplement made by Designing Hearlth, Inc. (800-774-7387). The product contains essential fatty acids and many nutiritonal factors important for healthy skin." Jean Hovfe, DVM. Follow label instructions.

Listen to CF. A diet of a single food especially corn and chicken can lead to eventual allergies. It is best to use foods with fillers such as brown rice, millet, pea, oats etc. rather than corn. Eagle Pack, Natural Balance, Solid Gold, Felidae are better foods with high quality protein and better fillers than corn. Don't use just one food, rotate among all these quality foods for protein sources other than chicken - such as venison, duck, turkey, lamb etc.
Reply:vets
Reply:did she ever wear a flea collar??

or it could be food allergy - avoid ingredients like CORN, and SOY.. which really shouldnt even be in cat food since cats are carnivours

alot of low quality foods use low quality Filler ingredients which can cause skin and coat problems

NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE, while not a top food, doe guarantee to improve skin and coat
Reply:How about ringworm disease ? Are you sure its not that?
Reply:It could be a case of severe dry skin. When the air gets dry their skin dries out just like ours. Ask your vet what would be good for them.

clear weed

Westie Skin Problem?

2011-11-21T01:21:00.002-08:00

My Westie has a history of dermatitis, primarily on her back and on her vulva. While not totally gone, we've gotten it under control. I thought she was doing really well until a few minutes ago I noticed her tail had a bald spot and it looked like she had some dermatitis there.

Obviously, I plan on taking her to the vet as soon as I can get it, but is there anything I can do for her now? Luckily she doesn't seem to be in pain or itchy.

I think I am going to wash her tail with her medicated shampoo and put on a topical anti histamine.

She eats very high quality, holistic, food. Plenty of viatmins and flax seed.

What else can I do for her?

Westie Skin Problem?
It's unfortunate, but Westies are known for their chronic skin problems. I'm glad to see that you have her on a good dog food. Have you ever had her allergy tested? It is a possibility that she is allergic to something in the food, or to additional treats that she might get (such as wheat products). However, you may just end up with that prescription shampoo from your vet with chlorhexidine, mitaconazole, or ketaconazole in it. Regular bathing every three to four weeks and making sure that you follow the instructions on the shampoo bottle will help reduce the skin problems. I've seen great success with this in some, but not all, Westies. I think you are doing very well with her. Talk to your vet about allergies and maybe a daily dose of antihistamine such as Benadryl. Good luck!
Reply:Sounds like a hot spot. Neosporin or Polysporin is good to put on it. Most importantly you must keep your dog from licking at the spot.
Reply:Westies get so many skin problems don't they. Is it an allergy? What meds is she on at the moment?

I think if she isn't itching and it doesn't seem to be bothering her then you should try not to worry about it until you take her to the vets. If you wash her anyway with a medicated shampoo then it might help. Antihistamines only help itching, so if you think she is then go for it. I would be wary of putting anything else on before your vet has a chance to look at it (this kind of stuff is difficult to do online).

Your vets can also give you a soothing skin cream for times like this.

Good luck!
Reply:Don't use plastic feed dishes, change them to ceramic or stainless steel. The plastic can leech into the food or water and can cause skin problems.

Gay paranoia?

2011-11-21T01:21:00.001-08:00

if i am 26 now, never had a girlfriend because of a severe dermatitis and obesity problem - does this make me gay?

i have fixed my obesity problem by indulging in drugs (bad i know). But it is only recently i have fixed my dermatitis issues - because i really need to get myself a girlfriend. I need my confidence - bad skin and smelly foot is a turn off i know.

but what prompted me to snap out of it and fix my issues, is the fact my friends and family think i am gay - given i am 26 and never had a girlfriend.

I go to brothels when i can afford it ... it keeps me sane. i masturbate frequently. my problem is i become very shy and self-conscious around women i find attractive. in close contact i get very aroused too - especially when theres sex in the air.

i am pretty sure im not gay, i can get erections thinking of curvature on women. i love women.

but its my friends/family which are causing me to stress, could i be living a delusion?

Gay paranoia?
I think you are just introverted and self-conscious. Maybe these problems you have named aren't really as bad as you perceive them to be and the only reason you have never had a girlfriend is because you are too self-conscious to approach girls. Everyone has things that they don't like about themselves, and often these issues that seem so horrible aren't even noticed by others or at least not to the degree you suspect they are.

Girls that are hyper-critical of appearances are crap girls anyway.

I am almost positive that if you were gay that you would know it, but being straight, I can't be sure :) Seriously, I wouldn't worry about it either way. Just do what you have to do to improve your own self-image and you will find someone.
Reply:no it doesnt mean ur gay. ur just shy and scared of girls.
Reply:dude, don't worry bout women, some men will never find love and thats the end to it. Hanging out wiht friends is much more important then searching for something thats not there. Don't be depressed over not finding love. Enjoy whats out there for you (friends).
Reply:you are so not gay...but even if you were it's nothing to ridicule yourself over.Gay people rock and no I'm not gay but almost every friend I have is(donna and sue,paige and brigit,donnie ray and bob) and they are ALL good,decent,perfectly normal people they just dont have sex like I do...so.But anyway you just need to gain some confidence in yourself and you have to put yourself out there-it's not gonna be perfect every time but one time it will be and that will be when it's all worth it.
Reply:You're not gay.

If you were attracted to other men, or having sex with other men, then you'd be gay.

If you don't have a girlfriend, that makes you SINGLE, not gay.

If your friends and family think you are gay, tell them flat out that you are NOT.

You know that you are attracted to women. You know that you find women beatiful and you love to be around them. You know that you want a girlfriend.

Don't let someone else try to tell you what YOU want. You're not gay, you just haven't met the right girl yet.

I'm married, I'm overweight, Yes, my feet stink, yes, I have bad skin. But my wife still loves me. She's not going to leave me just because my feet stink!!

But i didn't get married until my mid-30's. So don't beat yourself up, you have plenty of time to find a girlfriend.

BY THE WAY, STOP USING DRUGS TO FILL THE VOID!!!

Having a drug habit and visiting brothels are both bigger turn-offs to women than a few extra pounds or stinky feet.

Clean your life up, and good things will come to you.
Reply:You're not gay. You're a healthy, heterosexual male.

You are just inexperienced with girls and, therefore, a bit self-conscious.

You have to jump in there and make contact with one girl. Invite someone to coffee. Let her do the talking. People love to talk about themselves - lol - so you don't have to worry much about conversation. Pop up with a question every now and then.

After you do this once, your confidence will grow, and you'll feel comfortable around girls. Give it a try.
Reply:well dun worry, i had tht problem too. its not to say u r gay but u jz sorry to say, not good in social skills when it comes to gals. u hv low confidence n its time to socialize with gals 1st b4 having any GF. understand gals 1st thts the most important 1 k.
Reply:You're not living a delusion. You are self conscious to the point that it interferes with pursuing and attracting a girlfriend. Your family and friends, whom you probably don't act self-consciously around, do not understand that and assume your lack of girlfriend must be due to you not being attracted to them.
Reply:You're 26, an adult. Tell your family to go screw.

Love Jack
Reply:You are not gay, your own bodily responses tell you that, so don't listen to what anyone else says.

My skin is a mess! Help?

2011-11-21T01:21:00.000-08:00

I have seborrheic dermatitis and severe acne. I used my topical acne antibiotic and Differin. I pulled off the flakes caused by the dermatitis. Now my skin is a red mess that burns whenever anything (even water) touches it. It looks disgusting and scabby and red. What can I do to fix it?

My skin is a mess! Help?
The scabbing and peeling of the antibiotic treatment is its normal way of drying up the pores, and ultimately healing you of your acne. Having suffered with acne for years, I can tell you that picking at it will only cause perminant scarring, and as embarassing as it may seem, the best way for you to heal is to let the treatment work its course, without picking or scraping it. The burning is caused by the open sores that are exposed by peeling at the scabs caused by Differin. If you continue to have chronic problems with acne, I recommend seeing your dermatologist and asking about Acutane, it saved my social life.
Reply:read tips on treating acne, skincare and home remedies to help you more on this site

Can I Still Be in the Military?

2011-11-21T01:20:00.002-08:00

Can you still be in the military with atopic dermatitis or eczema? I'm sure you have to be vaccinated, with all kinds of shots, but with atopic dermatitis or eczema? Could I still join? I know the smallpox vaccine could affect it. What are the bad/good outcomes?

Can I Still Be in the Military?
Eczema is a skin condition that is not contagious, so i cant see why this would affect you. Check out the military website... www.military.com for restrictions for inlisting
Reply:You should be fine. They will tell you before you go take the asfab (the military test to see what jobs you can get) not to say yes to any of the health questions and just to tell the doctor on post at basic when you are registering once you are in. As long as you are in good physical and mental health and meet the age requirement (if I remember right, it's under 34) then you should be good to go!
Reply:Oh sure...i think Indonesian and African Military still accept you.
Reply:It's not contagious.

Ask the recruiter.
Reply:I joined with eczema, allergic to mosquitos...horseflies, ect. It's not that big of an issue, unless it's organ related issues, asthma is another no-no, bad knees. As for the smallpox, I didn't have any side effects. I've even had the anthrax and no problems...yet:)

Best of Luck to You:)

peacock plant

High IGE with no known allergies? Doctors are stumped :(?

2011-11-21T01:20:00.001-08:00

I had extensive pneumonia during the christmas holidays in both lungs and had to be hospitalized. Along with that, I had an itchy rash that started on my legs and then moved around. it became very red and scaley right before they admitted me to hospital. I found out later it was dermatitis. They gave me benadryl and prednisone along with antibiotics for the pneumonia and it seemed to go away. at the same time they checked my blood and my IGE was over 4000! They checked it again when I left the hospital and it was down to 800. 3 weeks after leaving the hospital it is back up to over 4000 and I got nasty case of hives that lasted 3 days. I now have another rash that appears to be dermatitis. Along with the rash I also have a bad cough and nasal congestion, along wtih swollen lymph nodes. I went to an allergist and the scratch tests all came back negative. How can I have elavated IGE and no allergies? I have seen several specialists and they are worried that I might have vasculitis.Help!

High IGE with no known allergies? Doctors are stumped :(?
Do these exercises and it will help the body to fight the allergy - whatever it is.You will start to feel generally better.

Build up your timing gradually.If you feel tired or dizzy, stop and resume after one minute.

Anulom Vilom –

Close your right nostril with thumb and deep breath-in through left nostril

then – close left nostril with two fingers and breath-out through right nostril

then -keeping the left nostril closed deep breath-in through right nostril

then - close your right nostril with thumb and breath-out through left nostril.

This is one cycle of anulom vilom.

Repeat this cycle for 20 to 30 minutes twice a day(maximum 60 minutes in one day).

Children under 15 years – do 5 to 10 minutes twice a day.

You can do this before breakfast/lunch/dinner or before bedtime or in bed.Remember to take deep long breaths into the lungs.You can do this while sitting on floor or chair or lying in bed.

Kapalbhati -(Do it before eating) Push air forcefully out through the nose about once per second. Stomach will itself go in(contract in). The breathing in(through the nose) will happen automatically. Establish a rhythm and do for 20 to 30 minutes twice a day.(Max 60 min/day).Children under 15 years – do 5 to 10 minutes twice a day.

Not for pregnant women. Seriously ill people do it gently.
Reply:Of course, it is nearly impossible to assist without know you and your living habits. A doctor is your best solution and if you do not feel you are getting the results you need, see another doctor.

I can offer this. Have you changed anything (Anything!) recently? Look for new purchases, new foods, new drugs, etc. For example, may folks are reporting health issues after buy a new mattress. Symptom include rash, sore throat, breathing problems, lack of sleep, etc. Some contribute it to the new Fire Retention law passed a few years ago and added chemicals in the mattresses. Again, just an example of something to look for.
Reply:The flu %26amp; an allergy?
Reply:Possible had an eosinophilic preumonia. What was/is your total WBC and peripheral eosinophil count?
Reply:A HIGH IgE = ALLERGIES !

Suggest an IgE Blood Test for at least 50 common Seasonal %26amp; year-round Enviro Allergens...

IgE is also Immedicate FOOD Allergy possible...

You are Allergic to something ...

find out what it is ... with Blood Testing ...

What's the difference between fluocinonide and fucidin?

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Can these be used to treat ectopic dermatitis? Is there such word as ectopic dermatitis? Can fluocinonide be used to treat white discolorations around the nipple of my 4 months old baby? What is the cause of these white discolorations? Are there any possible bad effects in using these drugs to treat my baby's skin problem? I am asking these questions because i am not satisfied with the work of the dermatologist that we consulted. When she saw our baby's white discolorations around his nipple, she concluded that it is ectopic dermatitis without touching the infected area or even giving a close glance at it, then she prescripted these fluocinonide/fucidin cream repacked in a white plastic container w/ green cover labelled with fucidin only, w/o exp. date and a soap labeled with derma's name only and a physiogel lotion. The soap caused red spots over my son’s face so i used it only once. We've been using the fucidin cream for five days but i can't see any changes. Please give me your opinion about this. Thank you so much.

What's the difference between fluocinonide and fucidin?
atopic dermatitis is something that can be diagnosed just by the look, I agree with the conern but be reassured that dermatology is quite a lot about looks of lesions. You always have a right to a second opinion too.

Secondly, fluocinonid is a local steroid for atopic dermatitis, and fucidin is an antibiotic cream for mild skin infections. I would recommend you to use both for at least a week or two and then go back or call back or consider a second opinion.

Local irritation from a new soap is expexted and you did the right thing by not using it again, just let the dermatologist know. Babies have very sensitive skins.

I would hope for your child to have a normal looking skin soon, this does not sound scary illness though, good luck

Wondered if any has had a bad scalp condition, very itchy, like a red rash, bumps dr says seborric dermatitis?

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but nothing works. help any home remedies before i go to the dermatologist

Wondered if any has had a bad scalp condition, very itchy, like a red rash, bumps dr says seborric dermatitis?
i have had "peri-oral deramatitis" according to the 'experts'.

this is a fancy term for skin inflamation of the face, as yours is a fancy term for skin inflammation of the oil glands on you scalp. i've been to several skin 'specialists' and they were useless.

the skin is the largest organ of our body (yes i said organ). it filters through the crap we put into it. i would suggest cleansing your body from the inside out. goto a health food store and find a product that is right for you.
Reply:I haven't found any good home remedies... however the prescription Elocon Ointment or Cream has worked wonders for years.. I get it almost every winter... it's weird!!
Reply:big mama Is this you? … :)!

http://www.osoq.com/funstuff/extra/extra...
Reply:My daughter had a bad case of dry itchy scalp a few years ago and my hairdresser told me to buy some T-Gel shampoo..massage it into her scalp and leave it on overnight..wash it out the next morn and it solved our problem.
Reply:I'd had it for years and nothing worked except Nizoral AD. It's expensive ($9 for a small bottle and $14 for the larger one) but you don't have to use it every day, just 2-3 times a week and it will help the first time you use it. After several months, try using it just once a week and then down to once a month or a little more and it won't come back.

This is something you really do need to get under control, the itching is bad and sometimes you can't help it but people don't understand and they'll think you have head lice.

Try it, it's worth it.

I know what i think but just want your opinions, should you breed from a dog that has got dermatitis??

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even after it clearing up using Corticosteroids?

I know what i think but just want your opinions, should you breed from a dog that has got dermatitis??
I wouldn't. It can be hereditary and passed to the pups.
Reply:Get her spayed
Reply:What is it specifically ?? Dermatitis is a general term, what specifically was your dog treated for ?
Reply:no i think thats not fer on the pups or the dog that you are thing of mateing you dog with as it can be past on and its not right on your dog or the over dog
Reply:Dermatitis can have many causes and isn't necessarily a reason to not breed the dog. It can be caused by a reaction to food or food allergies, environmental allergies, flea bite allergies, even stress, among other things. It is most often a reaction to something rather than a congenital condition that will be passed on to the pups. Some breeds are more prone to dermatological reactions than others, but in the end - the cause of the dermatitis should be determined rather than just basing a breeding decision on the dermatitis itself.

If the dog has a good temperment, has no major medical issues and is still at an optimal breeding age, I don't see an issue with it at all.

~Morg~
Reply:Unless your dog is an AKC champion and the mate is also an AKC champion I would not breed them.
Reply:No you should never breed any dog that has a cronic illness. Breeding shouldonly take place to benefit the breed.
Reply:Dermatitis is a symptom not the illness itself, which could result for allergy example from flea bites ( a dog with a weakened immune system), or because of some immune mediated disease such as hypothyroidism so therefore may very well be genetic in nature. and in neither case should the dog be bred Breeding should be with top specimens of a breed, even if a result of say flea bite dermatitis the dog has proved itself not to be a top specimen of the breed, so therefore should not be bred
Reply:Wait until it has cleared up.

pink

I have wine colored areas on the back of my knees, inner aspects of my elbows and thighs...dermatitis?

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Eczema, psorasis???

I have wine colored areas on the back of my knees, inner aspects of my elbows and thighs...dermatitis?
Eczema would be most likely itchy. Psoriasis would be scaly (the dead skin cells on top) and feel thicker than the normal skin. I suggest that you try anti-eczema cream from http://www.champori.com It is herbal and works well on all types of dermatitis. (worked on mine better than anything else I tried)

Best,

Bernadette

What is the best non-prescribed product that black folks can use for eczema (or Atopic Dermatitis)?

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My friend uses Arbonne sea salt scrub, followed by the Arbonne intelligence lotion. The scrub exfoliates and conditions skin with moisture rich oils, NOT Mineral oil, the lotion has no animal products, or mineral oil.

Animal products/ by products (like lanolin) can worsen eczema.

Mineral oil (baby oil is just mineral oil with fragrance) and lotions with mineral oil, blocks the skin from absorbing anything. Use products with avocado, apricot, safflower oils that actually absorb into the skin and condition it.

Exfoliation is needed to remove dead skin and allow new healthy skin to grow.

What is the best non-prescribed product that black folks can use for eczema (or Atopic Dermatitis)?
aquaphor
Reply:I've had terrible eczema all my life. I use pinetarsol.. It works a treat.
Reply:I'd try using Arbonne products, they are very safe, pure and self adjust even to this sort of skin problem. I have friends who suffer and they find it very helpful. It's over the counter but you have to order it from someone or online.
Reply:i have eczema really bad too and I'm African-American, and its best to go to a dermatologist, I used (Eucerin, the white cream NOT the ointment or the lotion) and i use triamcinolone (prescribed), I know there is no cure but this stuff really helps
Reply:I am Black and I have used Eucerin and over the counter cortizone creams to control my eczema.

I agree with the previous poster in that the best thing to do is see a dermatologist. Triamcinolone (prescribed) is VERY good. I use this also.

How can you tell the difference between early Paget's disease in the nipple and dermatitis or eczema?

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here are some links to Paget's disease..

Paget’s Disease

http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbde... (possible cause of Paget’s disease or osteitis deformans …scroll down for organizations)

http://www.paget.org/ (paget’s disease organization)

http://www.niams.nih.gov/bone/hi/paget/F... (Paget’s disease or osteitis deformans …need adobe reader)

http://www.niams.nih.gov/bone/hi/paget/f... (Paget’s disease or osteitis deformans)

http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/search?... (clinical trials for Paget’s disease..osteitis deformans)

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here are some links to atropic dermatitis and eczema..

Eczema and Atropic Dermatitis (sebborheic dermatitis,etc)

atropic dermatitis (eczema is one type) at govt. website

http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/derma...

National eczema Association

http://www.nationaleczema.org/lwe/abouta... (about atropic dermatitis)

Government clinical trials

http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/action/...

eczema topics on medline plus (national library of medicine)

http://search.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/qu...

some possible vaccine problems with smallpox vaccine and people with atropic dermatitis (eczema is one type) (link above says people with eczema should NOT take the smallpox vaccine)

http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/news/newsrelea...

they say sometimes food allergies are involved..here are some links...

http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsConditions...

http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/pa/pa_ecz...

http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_cond...

a general discussion of food allergies (govt website)

http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/food...

an eczema diet

http://kroniknya-duniaku.blogspot.com/20...

one woman's journey

http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/ec...

http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/ec...

http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/ec...

another person's journey

http://www.eczemavoice.com/forum/message...

here is questions about eczema on yahoo answers

http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/ind...

http://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/ind...

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

In Japan and turkey they have a treatment for it where you get into a sauna and let little fish eat off the eczema flesh.

http://www.realself.com/blog/psoriasis_t...

here is the hygiene hypothesis

http://www.theopenpress.com/index.php?a=...

eczema vs psoriasis

http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=6909

What is the best medicine for super dry,irritated skin or the scientifically called seborrhaic dermatitis?

2010-08-23T02:36:00.001-07:00

change your diet

What is the best medicine for super dry,irritated skin or the scientifically called seborrhaic dermatitis?
aloe vera
Reply:Seborrheic dermatitis is more that super dry irritated skin. It is a condition that requires prescription meds and shampoos like ketaconazole cream and shampoo to get rid of it.
Reply:Hydrocotizone cream. I have eczema, and this cream is good for not just that , but other skin disorders as well.
Reply:the best medicine is benadryl clear it comes in a green and clear bottle you could find it at any store or pharmacy
Reply:that problem is cause by too much oil called sebum, it might seem like it is dry, but it is not.

you need to get a rx from a dermatologist for this, in order to clear it up. there is nothing over the counter that will be that effective.

usually a combination of tar, salicylic acid, precipitated sulphur and a ointment base will help. it combines oily and drying agents to do the job.....

make an appt and get the right stuff, if you do the treatment, you will be surprised how quickly you can clear this up. although this is a chronic condition that can reappear in times of stress....
Reply:It's horses for courses as they say. What works good for one doesn't necessarily work for another (with the exception of maybe steroidal medications; and those do more harm than good). You may want to try anti-eczema cream and spray from http://www.champori.com : it is the best medicine for dermatitis in MY book (it's herbal and it's been keeping me clear for more than a year now). If it doesn't work for you - it's free: they have money back guarantee.

Best,

Bernadette

periwinkle

Is it normal for my face to be very oily and have pimples with seborrheic dermatitis?

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a couple weeks ago i was diagnosed with seb derm on my face and given znp bar to wash my face with. it's been getting worse lately, especially over/in my eyebrows and under my nose. lately my hair and forehead have become very oily (noticable) and i've been getting pimples when i have never really had a problem with them. there are also a lot of random red bumps/marks on my face, especially my forehead. is all this a part of seb derm? is there anything i can do about it? i've always been using cetaphil cleanser once a day. the skin on my face is a mess right now to the point where i don't want to go out and i feel like its getting worse and there's nothing i can do about it. thanks for the help.

Is it normal for my face to be very oily and have pimples with seborrheic dermatitis?
hi

well ... to answer ur question knowing ur age is very important. r u married? do u have any child? any prior special condition or disease?using any drug? r u on any kind of diet?...

but generally i can tell u having a some oil on the skin is not that bad.at least ur skin will show less older in later times.

on the other hand it gets dirty very soon and doesn't seem very pretty.

if the problem has occurred recently i suggest u to review ur diet.is there any dramatic change in ur diet? have u started eating paper recently?

how about ur menstruation?have u recently experienced any changes in ur menstruation periods?

i think u'd better consult a doc for any kind of hormonal imbalance which is a very common reason for changing skin condition.

but blindly can assure u that eating green vegetables and vitamin C can be helpful.

u can also use some antibiotics such as TETRACYCLINE two capsules every day.
Reply:Washing your face with dial soap will help,some people just have oilier skin than others

How can you tell the difference between early Paget's disease in the nipple and dermatitis or eczema?

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A biopsy of the affected skin will give the Dr an accurate answer. Here are some good web pages on Paget disease of the breast.

http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic305.h...

http://dermnetnz.org/site-age-specific/p...

How can you tell the difference between early Paget's disease in the nipple and dermatitis or eczema?
What's Paget's disease??? What are the symptoms??

I will like to know what to apply on a child who has oral herpes dermatitis?

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the first time she had it the doctor gave her something that was a mix of maalox and a fever reducer but i cant remember what it was exactly.

I will like to know what to apply on a child who has oral herpes dermatitis?
Go to herbalhealer.com and read the testimonials of people who were cured of different diseases using some of the natural treatments from there. You can consult online with a naturopathic doctor when you become a member(its free). I use natural anti-virals like colloidal silver, olive leaf extract, grapefruit seed extract,and oregano oil. Make your own choices and good luck.
Reply:go to hospital
Reply:The best thing for oral herpes is buttermilk. Dab some on her lips and let it dry, do this every 30 minutes or so as long as she will let you. Also avoid peanuts and other nuts as they will cause the herpes to break out. Best wishes
Reply:ABREVA!!!!!!!!! It is over the counter. My son got herpes when he was a year old. He was sharing a sippy cup with his cousin. He came home from his dad's with it. I was furiuos. He is 6 now and gets a cold sore every 3 months and they are bad. Doctor wouldnt give him anything but fever reducer. I found Abreva Over the counter. It is a small tube and about 13 dollars but I will tell you once I see the cold sore start I put it on his lip and it doesnt get to the point where it takes 1 week to heal it is gone within 3 days. You apply it twice a day. Make sure you use good hygeine and wash your hands after application. Try it you will be amazed

What would cause a 3yr. shihtzu to sweat on the rump? Vet treated her for dermatitis but she has hotflashes.?

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When we rescued this dog, she was constantly itching herself. The Chlorhexidine shampoo dried her skin out and the next day I noticed she had a dog smell. I've been petting her, then go to brush her short hair and suddenly she's sweating. She also sweats when she sleeps on my lap. Dogs aren't supposed to have sweat glands, but I have seen her skin glistening. I've already gotten a second opinion by another vet. I can't find any articles on this subject online. If I can find the underlying cause I can help her.

What would cause a 3yr. shihtzu to sweat on the rump? Vet treated her for dermatitis but she has hotflashes.?
She may have oily seborrhea- the "sweat" may be excessive oil production. Seborrhea is a very itchy condition that can either be dry and flaky or oily. What helps is bathing and a lot of it with special shampoos that may contain benzoyl peroxide or selenium sulfide which degrease the fur. These are usually left on the dog for 10 minutes or so then washed out thoroughly. If she is getting dried out skin from it then after her medicated bath you can shampoo her with a soothing shampoo like colloidal oatmeal shampoo or spray her with a leave on essential fatty acid spray. There may be underlying causes to this condition so make sure vet has done a complete exam and bloodwork or a skin biopsy to rule out other problems. The vet should give you the proper shampoos to use and a schedule to go by such as bathing every other day for 10 days then weaning down, etc. Dogs only have sweat glands on the bottoms of their feet so its not sweat you are seeing and dogs don't get hot flashes, her skin may feel hot where the condition is because the skin is inflamed or she may just have a fever.

Best of luck!
Reply:If the vet says that she has hot flashes then he should prescribe her DES which is a hormone stabilizer for female dogs.

night blooming cereus

My lab/staffy will not stop chewing one side of his back & legs.Flea,dermatitis&worm treated.?

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He is usually inside, only outside for short periods of time when I go out. All of the rest of his coat is beautiful, he only seems to chew one side. He lies on either side when inside or outside. What could it be and how do I treat it?

My lab/staffy will not stop chewing one side of his back %26amp; legs.Flea,dermatitis%26amp;worm treated.?
Sometimes, when a dog scratches at an irritation, the scratching may cause a secondary infection, known as a "hot spot". The hot spot is itchy, and the dog scratches or chews at it, which makes it more itchy, which makes him scratch at it more and so on and so on. Left untreated, these spots can become very large, and very nasty. They are often treated with a shot of cortisone to stop the itching, and a topical cream to treat the skin irritation, as well as a round of antibiotics to treat the secondary infection.

Your best bet is the vet.
Reply:check for mites, fungal infection and have his thyroid checked. But it sounds like to me he is bored, and it is a behavioural problem Also if you bath him it might be irritation from shampoo residue. Always rinse well. I would use a mild bar soap like tone dove or even ivory. Then you can go to a medicated shampoo. For maintenance main and tail shampoo and conditioner. On occasion a flee and tick shampoo.
Reply:It could be the first sign of allergies. My dog has allergies and her's started with licking her front paws all the time and then it got worse with time. Have your vet either send out an allergy test or have them refer you to a Veterinary Dermatologist. Dogs and cats allergies only get worse with age so some sort of treatment should be done. Most common dog allergies include fleas, dust, pollen, and food. A simple solution could be giving him Benadryl as needed (dosage prescribed by vet), changing food, or bathing him with an oatmeal shampoo every 2 weeks. As allergies progress other medication or even an allergy vaccine may be necessary. My dog is on the allergy vaccine which she gets every month to control her allergies. Also certain times of year could have more of an effect than others. Plus with all the scratching and chewing there is the possibility of a bacterial infection which also causes the skin to appear more irritated and causes more itching. This will have to be treated before the allergies can be controlled. Just talk to your vet to see what they recommend. Hope this helps!

additional note: certain breeds are more prone to allergies, labs being one of them.
Reply:Our dogs are doing the samething, so I'm thinking they are allergic to their food. Tonite we started feeding them Innova Red Meat dry and soft. It very well could be due to what you're feeding them. Make sure the first 3 ingredients of the dog food you give has meat listed, and it should not contain soy, wheat, rice, etc. In other words try to get a low grain/no grain dog food. It will be pricey but not as pricey as the vet bills and all the meds they tell you to give. Good luck.
Reply:If it were fleas, he'd proably be itching all over.

There could be an irritant on his skin (plant chemicals, shampoo residue?), he could have developed a food allergy which often affects a dog's skin and causes them to itch. He may also have something called 'hot spots'. Check that area's skin for a higher tempature, and hair loss. Those can be signs of hot spots. If so, get him checked out by a vet. He'd need anti-biotics.
Reply:My dog does this and it's very annoying.

Its separation anxiety related - he is nearly always with me but if i go shopping I leave him in with his dad and the cats and he goes and chews his back till he bleeds.

So far i have tried -anti chewing lotions, antiseptics, malaseb shampoo,tea tree lotions and buying him a rug. He has toys, company and food but the only thing that seems to stop him is a muzzle and I hate doing that to him.

Good luck
Reply:Go to Henry's and get Witch Hazel "With Aloe". It's in a clear plastic bottle. I had the same problem with my dog, and it was recommeded by a friend who's into natural remedies. It worked like a dream. Cleared up in less than a week. I have used it for other skin stuff with all my dogs since, and it's fantastic. It's very cooling and refreshing to the dog, and anti bacterial. Some dogs aren't too fond of the ultra clean scent, but it's all I use for that kind of stuff now.
Reply:My mums dog gets the same thing. He chews at his paws but not all the time. She tookhim to the vet and it turned out to be an allergy that he gets at certain times of the year. She gives him fish oil tablets which had helped greatly. hope this helps

What is the best cure for the red rash under eyes due to contact dermatitis?

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Are you wearing latex gloves and rubbing your eyes? If so, try an alternative type of glove. An antihistimine should help control your reaction and help relieve discomfort. Creams may relieve skin reactions brought on by a latex allergy, just don't get it in your eyes.

Although medications are available to reduce the symptoms of latex allergy, there is no cure for a latex allergy. Treatment is prevention. The only way to prevent an allergic reaction is to avoid products containing latex.

What is the best cure for the red rash under eyes due to contact dermatitis?
Make sure NOT to use any hydrocortisone or other steroid cream because it can thin the delicate skin under the eyes and on the face.

You need to see a dermatologist because you want to be careful with skin on the face. It is the face we do not want to hurt it.

Try to find out what is bothering it and eliminated what is bothing the area and eliminate what is triggering the problem. If it is a makeup give your eyes a break and use nothing and then start over with a higher quality hypoallergenic one once there is no problem at all. Cheap eye make up or old dirty make up can cause problems. Let your skin rest and clear up. Remove the offender. If it does not quickly resolve see an MD immediatly this is right by your eyes.

I think i'm suffering from a skin condition on my face called Perioral dermatitis.?

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i've been suffering from this skin condition for about three-four months now. Some of the rash has disappered from my face, but it still hasn't completely gone. Does anyone know anything about this condition? Or know how it can be treated?

I think i'm suffering from a skin condition on my face called Perioral dermatitis.?
treat it with sudacrem will get rid of it sell it at all chemists
Reply:It is probably not Perioral. Possibly Ocioral
Reply:Look for a doctor advice.

What is the best natural and organic shampoo and conditioner as I suffer with dermatitis of the scalp.?

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My hair is very fine with a few blonde highlights.(It seems to need washing every day.)

What is the best natural and organic shampoo and conditioner as I suffer with dermatitis of the scalp.?
J.A.S.O.N products
Reply:you need to ask at a chemist
Reply:i suffer from a similar problem like you, i use a special shampoo prescribed by my GP, see your GP, and they will prescribe the right shampoo.

good luck.
Reply:T-Gel Shampoo is great.
Reply:i dont thnk that any 1 can answer u properly because they cannot have u examine n come across the decision that might be the case for ur problem ......u should go to the doc n take his advice that will be better
Reply:The doctor will usually give you aprescription for a medicated shampoo. However, I use a shampoo called T-gel. Ever since using this my dermatitis has disappeared.

I was a severe case at one point, with heavy scabing, weeping and bleeding. I would loose a lot of hair. After changing to a brand a total stranger recommended to me in the shop, my hair has changed, its more healther and not dry.

orchid cactus

Does any one know a cure or a way to help decrease seborrheic dermatitis on your face??

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Kona, hello. I suggest that you should try herbal anti-eczema cream from Champori.com It works well for seb. dermatitis as well.

Best,

Bernadette

Has anyone at 20-30 years old ever recovered of very severe atopic dermatitis / eczema?

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If so, how? Mine got a a degree in which it's uncontrollable by docs and I just do not know that do to anymore. It causes me so much pain and wounds due to all the scratching that most days I do not even go out in the street.

I would put pictures here but my previous question on the subject has been removed because it had a flickr link. Thanks!

Has anyone at 20-30 years old ever recovered of very severe atopic dermatitis / eczema?
Hi Mauro

Here are some remedies ans testimonials.

Cause

1.Cleansing the Skin: The skin is a very important part of the body; it is an "extra kidney," an extra set of lungs for breathing, and has many other functions. We should keep it in a good condition, important as it is, but we usually treat it shamefully. Cleanliness is next to Godliness, and the skin should be bathed daily. This does not mean to use soap with each bathing, unless it is a natural type biodegradable liquid soap. Nearly all bar soaps do more damage to the skin than they aid it, by leaving residue of the soap to clog the pores. The pores are the doors and windows of the temple and must be kept open to let in oxygen (the breath of life) and to excrete toxins and waste.

2.Diet and Use of Natural Fibers: A person who uses lots of mucus foods has a gluey, sticky type perspiration. When this individual sweats and the body is not cleaned regularly, the dried sweat clogs the pores. This is a beginning cause of dermatitis, or skin malfunction. In addition, as a nation we have fallen in love with easy to wash and iron synthetic clothes. These rob the body of the breath of life because manmade synthetic fibers do not "breathe." Only natural fibers such as cotton, wool, linen, silk, etc., can allow the skin to breathe properly.

3.Diet: These are two of our big problems; the third one is a diet devoid of wholesome foods. We use man's prepared materials, called food, that have been contaminated and processed, and in so many cases, should be classified as "junk food." All aids to fighting dermatitis work better and faster if we consider the first three things mentioned--bathe regularly, return to natural fibers to wear, and eat wholesome foods

Herbal Aids

1.Poke Root: Use the liniment or the infusion as a wash, and drink internally. Formula for liniment and infusion.

2.See formula for skin afflictions using burdock root, yellow dock, yarrow and marshmallow.

3.See formula for skin afflictions for a decoction using burdock root, centaury, fumitory, yellow dock and cayenne.

4.See formula using garlic, glycerine and burdock seeds.

5.Sun: Helios-therapy on the skin is very important, as the sun is the Great Doctor of all times. But this therapy must always be done with caution because the sun (though being a healer) is like fire, which can either provide gentle warmth or it can burn a city down. The sun will heal where medicinal aids, herbs and other procedures are slower. In many instances, it will bring skin cancer to the surface; and various other skin problems (such as acne, eczema, etc.) are beneficially aided by bathing in the sun. The internal use of tea of other herbal aids are often an herbal wash before the sunbathing are congenial and excellent.

6.Chickweed or Plantain: For eczema and other skin problems, use a fomentation over the irritated area made with chickweed tea and/or plantain, burdock root, Oregon grape root, and echinacea--covered with plastic. Or bathe the area with the tea a number of times during the day. Chickweed or plantain ointment is an aid for small outbreaks. Drink a cup of the tea two or three times or more a day. To each cup of the tea you drink add three to six drops of tincture of lobelia.

7.Walnut: A wonderful aid to relieve cases of dermatitis is found in the walnut family, using black walnut hulls or leaves or bark (Juglans nigra), English walnut (Juglans regia), or butternut (Juglans cinerea). Treat the skin malfunctions the same as with number six.

8.Golden Seal: Take one ounce of powdered golden seal root and mix thoroughly with nine ounces of linseed oil. Use the medicinal linseed oil from the health food store or drug store; do not use linseed oil from the paint store or hardware store--apply freely, externally. Use as an oral aid white poplar bark (Populus tremutoides--also known as quaking aspen), one cup three times in a day.

9.Dr. Christopher's Bone, Flesh and Cartilage: (BF%26amp;C) For the most severe cases of skin diseases in the advanced stage, use a combination we have called Bone, Flesh and Cartilage combination, internally and externally. Repeat procedure. Make the tea, soak flannel, cotton, or any white material other than synthetic--never use synthetic--wrap fomentation (soaked cloth) around the malfunctioning area and cover with plastic or wax paper, leave on all night six days a week and for as many weeks as needed until relief appears. Then continue a week or two for severe cases. Drink one fourth cup of finished concentrated tea with three fourths cup of distilled water three times or more each day.

10.Dr. Christopher's Chickweed Ointment: This is made of chickweed herb and bees wax and oils. Excellent for eczema and/or other skin infections, sores, burning, itchy skin or genitals, swollen testes, acne, hives, also for ulceration of mouth and throat. This is a wonderful healing ointment.

11.See formula to make a liniment using peppermint, olive oil, menthol and camphor.

12.Plantain: For skin diseases that result in scrofula or eczema, use the tea internally as a blood cleanser and use the strong tea externally as a wash. If the skin is not oily, you can use the ointment topically to affected areas.

13.Juices for Eczema: Carrot %26amp; cucumber.

14.Cabbage Leaves: Cabbage leaves applied to an infected wound, ulcer, or oozing eczema should be layered like roof shingles, allowing secretions to drain between the layers.

15.Tarragon: Soothing for eczema and scurvy.

16.Dr. Christopher's Healing Ointment: (CMM) Made of comfrey, marshmallow, marigold, bee's wax, and oils, this is an antiseptic to be used on lesions, eczema (dry), poison ivy, soothes inflamed surfaces, abrasions, burns, hemorrhoids, for bruises and swellings. Good to have on hand at all times.

Testimonials

1.BF%26amp;C cures skin problem worse than eczema: One day a lady came into my office in a frantic state of near hysteria. She told me that her fourteen-year-old daughter was at home and some neighbor ladies were with her, to keep her from doing harm to herself. That morning the mother had stopped her daughter from committing suicide. The girl, for several years, had a severe dermatitis that had baffled the family physician, dermatologists and allergy specialists. The skin problem was from the knees down to her feet, the arms from elbows down over the hands, and her neck and face were also covered with this dermatitis condition. The dermatologists said it was different from pityriasis, psoriasis, eczema, etc., and had no name for this thick, heavy scaling from which the girl was suffering. This young girl had become a recluse, refusing to go to school, church, parties, etc., and because of this terrible condition which was called "incurable" she was eating herself into an extremely oversized individual. The despair she was suffering was pushing her into a suicidal frame of mind.

I had never had such a case presented to me before and my "back was up against the wall." This was an emergency and I did not have the time to sit in a laboratory and figure out a combination to try on her. I offered a quick silent prayer for help and a formula came immediately to my mind. As it came I had the lady and her companion write it down. I told them to go to an herb shop or health food store and get the various herbs, mix them, and make a fomentation. She was to foment the legs, arms, neck and face areas, and also to have the daughter drink some of the tea. I felt confident enough to promise good results!

It was on a Tuesday morning that the mother had come to see me. On Friday the report came back that the scabs and scales had left the afflicted areas and the girl's skin had a good "healing glow" to it. The next message I received was six months later. The girl was now a choir leader at the school she had returned to, and she was again busy in church and social activities.

This particular group of herbs is one we called "bone, flesh and cartilage" formula. We found it would do many things besides skin problems.

2.Cabbage Leaves: A watchmaker suffered for a year with a painful eczema of both hands, preventing him from working. The lesions were acutely inflamed, and the fingernails were separating, about to fall off. Applications of cabbage leaves twice daily for a few days brought relief from pain, as clear fluid drained onto the dressing. With continued treatment healing took place within two months.

3.Newborn Cured of Eczema: At one of Dr. Christopher's lectures, a woman brought a bundle to the front, a little baby all wrapped up. She unwrapped the bundle, and as she did, eczema scalings flew up all around dusted Dr. Christopher's dark suit. The baby was simply covered with eczema; he described it as horrible to see. The family had adopted the baby six months previous, and it was entirely covered with the scaling, evidently from birth. The family had employed their usual doctor, a pediatrician, and a skin specialist, but no one could do a thing for the little sufferer.

Dr. Christopher told the mother to fill a bassinet with warm Chickweed tea and to bathe the baby, pouring the tea over the head that could not be submerged. The mother was also to give Chickweed tea internally, in small amounts.

Within just a matter of days, the baby began to improve, and after a week or two, the eczema disappeared completely, though the child had suffered with it so many months.

Best of health to you

Cheers
Reply:Hey. I'm 22. I have severe atopic dermatitis. I have tried tons of medicines, and nothing has helped me yet. I am going through the same thing you are. I'm in the process of getting on yet again, another medicine, called Raptiva. It's actually for people who have psoriasis, but the doctors are gonna try it on me. I know your pain, and I know this is so difficult to go through...and it's even worse that there aren't a lot of people who have it severe. Anyways, there is NO CURE..you can only control it. My suggestion is to find a dermatologist who specializes in severe atopic dermatitis. Good luck. If you want to talk (I know that helps) you can email me anytime!

I hope everything gets better for ya!
Reply:there is a vitamin complex that has been used for decades that may help, email me
Reply:YES! its called transfer Factor, it has got rid of severe cases in a few days! i have some product stories if you interested, go to the on line shop below and view the products or contact me (i own the shop).

good luck :).
Reply:I have eczema as well the best way to controll it is to us Cetaphil body clenser and lotion and ask you doctor to perscribe Fluocinide cream it has steriods in it so the eczema will clear up in about a week. After it does continue to use the clenser and perfume free detergents, deodarants, face washes for sensitive skin. I hope this was helpful. I know how it feels to be depressed over this.

If you suffer with psoriasis is it also common to suffer with seborrhoeic dermatitis as well ?

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i get very red and itchy eyebrows from time to time,do these two complaints go hand in hand and does anyone else suffer with both like me ?

If you suffer with psoriasis is it also common to suffer with seborrhoeic dermatitis as well ?
You have psoriasis on your scalp by the sound of it.You can buy a very good shampoo called Exorex,sold at most pharmacy`s,and it does work.I have psoriasis and my son has it in his hair and it works for him.Exorex also make a lotion,soap and moisturiser.You can get these on prescription from your GP.
Reply:i have psoriasis on my head as well and it causes itchy eyebrows
Reply:I think they share similar characteristics. Cell proliferation and inflammation
Reply:could be that you are alergic to your soap or washing powder I sa this becouse I am a sufferer too and have had to change my soap and soap powder

Has anyone any suggestions how to treat very dry skin possible caused by dermatitis on a cat?

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would a cream like something from Bath and body works do the job?

:)

But seriously... it could be too dry for the cat insdie the house. Use a humidifyer. Also, maybe use bacon grease or fats with the cat's food to help them out.

Has anyone any suggestions how to treat very dry skin possible caused by dermatitis on a cat?
My cat had the same problem and he was scratching himself a lot. I finally figured it was his food so I changed the brand of dry biscuits he was eating.. It went away soon after and he's never had it since.. Try changing his food, especially if he's eating biscuits if nothing else works.
Reply:I came across aloe vera gel whilst in spain i came home with loads. Its great for skins probs. Its manufactured in spain alicante i think but im sure there are local places where you can get hold of it
Reply:First identify the cause eg,food, shampoo,plastic or rubber food dishes,flea collar, airfreshners,houseplants. open sores treat with Panolog a tropical antibiotic cream. The use of cortsone cream to sooth and heal but that should be under vet supervision.
Reply:I think olive oil is ok in patches
Reply:i have a cat that had dry skin and bald patches, the vet said he had an allergy to flea bites, proberbly the main reason, could also be tested for phosphate intolerence.
Reply:Have you been to a vet, it could be a number of reasons. I adopted a cat from a shelter, who also had patches of bald skin and it turned out to be ring worm, best to get it checked to make sure.

Most skin ailments can be rectified with the correct creams.

Cats can get dandruff if they are stressed and not grooming porperly as well.

Is she off her food as well or anything else is out of the ordinary?
Reply:I use an excellent product called "Sheen-um". You add it to the cats food and I've had great results on several cats. It conditions their fur and skin. It's made by Mark and Chappell Ltd. Their website is www.markandchappell.com

palm

Help..... Does anyone know of a good cream to get rid of contact dermatitis ??

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What you can use on this really depends on how badly you are affected. Can you go see your local chemist? he/she can have a look and advise you far better. A mild topical steriod may be what you need, so getting expert advice is far better for you, good luck!

Help..... Does anyone know of a good cream to get rid of contact dermatitis ??
I have bad excema which is nearly the same, I use Oilatum cream, but it's really just finding one that you like and using that. Also Liz Earle Cream is very good for skin.
Reply:Yes I do! i just recently had to receive some ointment for mine which kept coming back after using over the counter products anywho what worked for me was triamcinolone acetonide cream or ointment
Reply:buy urself an aloe vera plant ,if u cut a leaf of,they are thick and fleshy,using a rolling pin squash the leaf and a lot of (snotty)looking liquid comes out this stuff u weant to rub into the area ,give it a try.
Reply:You can try over the counter cortisone cream, such as Cortiaid. If that doesn't work see a dermatologist.
Reply:Betnovate cream, which you need to get from the Docs. I have contact dermatitis and it works really well.
Reply:Any creams you use are going to contain drugs which are bad for your skin and have side effects. Steroid creams thin the skin for instance.

Any skin complaint is caused by a weakened immune system, so you would be better to get to the root cause rather than try to treat the surface symptoms.

There are a group of naturals available, which I cannot name now due to advertising reasons. A friend of mine has just used them for his eczema, which he has had for the past 18 months, very severe case too, and his eczema was completely gone in three weeks.

If you take a look at the following site, you will see many cases, in all illnesses where people are now symptom free.
Reply:i have a bit of eczema and my b/f has cirisis (sorry bad spelling) and for both of us diprobase works and seems to for most skin complaints. I think u would have to get it prescribed but it is really good and a tub last a really long time too.
Reply:I went to my derm and she gave me Temovate...Works like a charm...Elocon is good too
Reply:I had this I used E45, works well and I have had no flare ups since

Why do people with neurological diseases and people with HIV often develop seborrheic dermatitis?

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What's the connection? They seem completely unrelated to me. (Just wondering.)

Why do people with neurological diseases and people with HIV often develop seborrheic dermatitis?
some neuro diseases are related to immune system - maybe that's the link
Reply:There might be some connection somehow inside of the human anatomy in someway, even though i am not assured of this. Try this site, i hope it helps. www.humandiseasecontrol.com

Is it normal for there to be hair loss in eyebrows with seborrheic dermatitis?

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i recently started getting seb derm on my face, mostly my forehead and eyebrow area. ive notice that above my right eye it is kind of white/pink (different color than the rest of my skin) and it appears as if a little hair along the top is missing. is this normal? is it permanent?

Is it normal for there to be hair loss in eyebrows with seborrheic dermatitis?
unfortunaetley yes it probably is i have psoriasis and sometime you can loose hair but it comes back..try not to agrvate it like pick it or scratch it....
Reply:I too got the same problem. But i went off after a month's time. For more details please visit http://hair.health2all.info

How common is it for The Siberian husky breed to have Zinc responsive dermatitis?

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a skin condition which improves by giving Zinc supplements?

Do you have this problem with your siberian husky or know anyone with a siberian husky that has skin problems?

or is this very rare for the siberian husky breed and most don't have those problems like they are known for eye and hip problem.

I was just researching the common health problems that a siberian husky has. I want to be educated about the common natural health problems that are most reported and you should beaware of when you buy a puppy from a siberian husky breeder .

Should the breeder show you the health history's for the last 4 generations to prove their dogs are a High class health Quality dog.

How common is it for The Siberian husky breed to have Zinc responsive dermatitis?
Its not terribly common among well bred dogs, nor is it a critical life threatening disease.

Most crucial are making sure Hips and Elbows have been certified free of dysplasia. You should be able to look up the dog's parents certification on OFA (www.offa.org) if they are in the US. Also you'll want to see a current (within a year) CERF certification.

You should get, at minimum a 5 generation pedigree. All dogs in that pedigree should have hip scores.

If this is your first dog, do a LOT of research. Siberian Huskies are fantastic dogs, but are not necessarily great dogs for a first time owner.

Talk at great length to the breeder. If you find the breeder intolerant of being asked questions, go elsewhere!!! A good breeder wants to sell their puppies to well-educated homes.
Reply:I would try zinc first, also add omega 3and 6 oils to your dogs diet , And soak the infected area with a Cotton ball soaked in colloidal silver , I have seen a dog with the worst mange ever , it whole body was weeping, smelly, skin. He recovered totally with out vet medication , they put the dog on a BARF diet and added zinc , omega 3,6 and powdered kelp . hope this helps ,, good luck

PS one of my girls had a mild puppy mange Around her eyes , I soaked the area in colloidal silver {from the health food store } and gave her zinc , was gone in 3 weeks

PS mange is an immune problem , When your dogs immune system is stressed it can pop up .
Reply:Ah ha! Kudos for you for doing your homework BEFORE embarking on a lifetime commitment with your new puppy.

Visit the National Siberian Husky Club website http://www.shca.org/ where you should be able to find the correct information you are seeking. Additionally, they can put you in contact with a reputable breeder in you area who can answer your questions.

The American Kennel Club has a list of Breed Specific events http://www.shca.org/ that you can attend in your area. Go, have fun, meet the breeders and handlers as well as the dogs.

Yes, in a perfect world, a breeder would provide you with a health history. Unfortunately, it is far too costly to have each %26amp; every dog genetically tested. Additionally, there are no guarantees that your new puppy may acquire helath issues later in life.

A responsible breeder generally has a clause in their contract stating they will take the pup back %26amp; provide you with another if the dog is not in good health at the time of purchase.

Best of Luck

petunia

Can alcohol greatly irritate a person with the skin condition called atopic dermatitis ?

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yes it can it drys very quickly and can irritate the skin

check out this web site for more info

http://www.nationaleczema.org/lwe/abouta...

What over the counter cleanser should be used on face with sebhorraic dermatitis? I have read "no soap," so?

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We have tried a prescription shampoo on the face that wasn't doing any good so the treatment is now over the counter hydrocortisone and washing with only warm water...no chemicals. This is still not doing the trick. I think we need to use SOME kind of cleanser since this condition involves over active oil glands. But what is the best, if we still don't use a prescription?

What over the counter cleanser should be used on face with sebhorraic dermatitis? I have read "no soap," so?
Dove is not a soap. You can also try Noxema because it is not a soap.
Reply:hi there, you could try simple soap and other simple products as they contain no perfumes etc, that would aggrevate your symptoms, i use their products have done for 15 years, as i started to become allergic to allsorts during my second pregnancy, they worked for me...good luck

i hope this helps

yvonne
Reply:I would try Cetaphil. Here are the basics taken from the product's website...

Cetaphil® Gentle Skin Cleanser is great for daily makeup removal or as part of a skincare regimen to treat the dryness caused by topical medications used in the treatment of acne, fine lines and wrinkles. Originally formulated for dermatologists, it is gentle on your skin and sensitive to your skin’s needs. Cetaphil® Gentle Skin Cleanser will not strip the skin of natural protective oils or emollients, or disturb the skin’s natural pH balance. It is fragrance-free and non-comedogenic, making it an excellent choice for daily facial cleansing.

Ingredients: Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben.

Can anyone tell me what would be the best way to cure dermatitis (of the scalp) ?

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i need to know really bad my hair is falling out

Can anyone tell me what would be the best way to cure dermatitis (of the scalp) ?
Eat fresh salmon or take salmon oil, use a natural shampoo for dry hair. No not leave the shampoo on long wash it in and then wash out. I worked for a dermatologist.
Reply:Hair falling out might not be dermatitis. There are medical diseases that cause hair to fall out. What are your symptoms? What else is going on?
Reply:I had really itchy scalp from dermatitis, started to use a tar shampoo that is available from the drugstore. It took a few weeks but is better now. Get the highest tar content that you can. A Dermatologist may prescribe a topical steroid that should also help.
Reply:If your hair is falling out, stay away from tar shampoos!! Use Nizoral AD twice a week for 2 months, then once every week or two to prevent it from coming back. Head and Shoulders will not help seboreah (sic) dermatitis but will make your hair fall out and tar shampoo's do the same. Nizoral doesn't

What is the best course of action to get rid of contact dermatitis?

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The rash looks like an irritant eczema which would normally (not always) be expected to be caused by contact with an irritant substance or organism. However, I have no idea what. Is there a way to ID these rashes to avoid their cause. No pets. Location: shins. Or could the rash be caused by a bacterial illness? Not psoriasis by appearance, which also introduces both auto-immunitiy dieseas and a skin response to a pathogen attack.

What is the best course of action to get rid of contact dermatitis?
I'd go to your doctor. It's most likely an infection. If it IS contact dermatitis it's your body reacting to something. An auto-immune disease is unlikely, as it would be affecting more than just your shins. New socks?

Seriously, it's probably environmental. Take a photo of it to show to your GP, or check out a Dermatology Atlas. I can recommend a good one, it might be able to help you out: http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/
Reply:go to a dermatologist
Reply:**** man you sound like a doctor and you're asking me? try washing more often
Reply:Start off simple. Change what you wash your socks in (Tide or what ever) and clean them all (incase its some type of insect from outside or even in the sock draw. Then try calamine lotion for the itch (it doesn't fix it, it just lessens the itch). Then take benedryl 25-50 mg and see if it goes away. If so then forget about it. If not next to try would be hydrocortisone ointment. This may take 24 hrs or more to kick in and longer to finish the job.

If that doesn't work over the next few days then call you primary care clinic and get advice from the triage nurse.
Reply:Why do you suspect contact dermatitis? An allergy raster is about $600 up here so try to keep a record of what your shins were exposed to. Are you wearing shorts? Just why would your legs be affected? Cats and dogs rubbing against your legs can rub poison ivy on them. See if a cortisone ointment relieves it.
Reply:could be ring worm..go to your docs!!!(it causes a eczma like rash)

mint

Celiacs: Does Aloe juice/gel help to relieve and heal your dermatitis herpitiformis itching?

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I'm just now finding it out and getting on a gluten free diet. Up to now, I thought all my symptoms were an allegry to chicken/eggs (not turkey?!) I was from Hawaii, where Aloe is used a lot for skin and intestinal disorders. Have any similar lotions, suggestions, etc.

Glad to get a list of "Approved" commerical food products to get started on, since it's so complicated to begin with.

What do you do if your wife apparently KNEW you suffered from this, and for years, has been trying to drive you NUTS by always suggesting exactly the wrong foods? (METLIFE Ins. Policy special clause payoff) I've always been suspicious from her actions, but now I really get it. Cops won't believe she's been trying to poison me... But now I see she's just been trying to drive me NUTS! My email is rickhyatt2002@yahoo.com

Celiacs: Does Aloe juice/gel help to relieve and heal your dermatitis herpitiformis itching?
Abstinence from gluten will lessen your dermatitis herpitiformis. Gluten is found in numerous foods, including: Wheat, rye, barley, oats (sometimes), MSG, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, malt flavoring, and many other food additives.

To help identify foods that contain gluten, always read all processed food labels. Fresh foods made at home without gluten containing ingredients are safest; eating out can pose problems because you can't be certain of the ingredients used in the recipe.

For more information, visit the following site:

http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases...

Should I go to the Dr if I think I have dermatitis?

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My skin has been breaking out from contact with my jewelery. I'm not sure if I should go to the Dr, or just continue with cortizone cream. Is there anything different the Dr can do?? I don't want to waste my money!

Should I go to the Dr if I think I have dermatitis?
I have dermatitis but not due to contact with anything. It's in my skin and goes dormant for a while, then reappears. My dermatologist gave me a prescription cream for mine, but if yours is from contact of something, you will have to avoid wearing that item. I have a friend who can only wear 14k gold. If you have a problem with platinum, that is weird. Most likely you are allergic to the nickel in jewelry's alloys. Some jewelry companies specifically don't use nickel in their stuff; check EternaGold on QVC.com. I bet it's the nickel, and yes, you can develop these sensitivities after some time has passed, just like you develop worse eyesight and arthritis or any other physical ailment. I say see the dermatologist and let them tell you for sure if it's jewelry related; that way you will know for sure.
Reply:Try not to wear jewellery for the time being. It is probably due to allergy. If you really want to wear it, try those made of gold or silver. It works for me.
Reply:Contact dermatitis can be treated well with cortisone creams but as it is a steroid cream, it can only and should only be used for 7 to 10 days. Then if problem remains you need to see your doctor. Do you have medical insurance, if so check your policy as certain skin conditions may be covered and you could be covered for specialist treatment.

Whats a great moisturiser for the face I'm suffering with dermatitis?

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Hi...

I use E45 for my face ...

More info here...

http://www.e45.com/main.asp?pid=3320

good luck :)

What should my friend do he has been suffering from statis dermatitis for 3 years now he refuses to see a doc?

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well, it sounds like he doesn't want to do anything.

What should my friend do he has been suffering from statis dermatitis for 3 years now he refuses to see a doc?
Why doesn't he want to see an MD? Did the MD tell him he needed surgery to correct the blood flow to his leg(s)? The sooner he sees the MD the faster he will get better. If he is afraid of surgery(just assuming this is the case), he can just treat the dermatitis. He need to elevate his feet, wear elastic stockings, cleans the skin with a mild soap like Cetaphil. The MD will give script for these things. Keep trying to get him to see the MD.
Reply:Offer to pay the doctor bill, if you can convince him to go, and if it is the financial hurdle that is the problem.
Reply:Stasis Dermatitis

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Author: Scott L Flugman, MD, Consulting Staff, Department of Dermatology, Huntington Hospital, State University of New York at Stony Brook

Coauthor(s): Richard A Clark, MD, Chief of Dermatology Service, Chairman, Professor, Department of Dermatology, University Hospital, State University of New York at Stony Brook

Scott L Flugman, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Association, and Phi Beta Kappa

Editor(s): Jean Hilare Saurat, MD, Chair, Professor, Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland; Richard P Vinson, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Dermatology, Texas Tech University School of Medicine; Consulting Staff, Mountain View Dermatology, PA; Jeffrey Meffert, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio; Joel M Gelfand, MD, MSCE, Medical Director, Clinical Studies Unit, Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Associate Scholar, Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Pennsylvania; and Dirk M Elston, MD, Teaching Faculty, Department of Dermatology, Geisinger Medical Center

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Background: Stasis dermatitis is a common inflammatory skin disease that occurs on the lower extremities in patients with chronic venous insufficiency with venous hypertension. The condition typically affects middle-aged and elderly patients. It rarely occurs before the fifth decade of life, except in patients with acquired venous insufficiency due to surgery, trauma, or thrombosis. Stasis dermatitis is usually the earliest cutaneous sequela of venous insufficiency, and it may be a precursor to more problematic conditions, such as venous leg ulceration and lipodermatosclerosis.

Pathophysiology: Stasis dermatitis occurs as a direct consequence of venous insufficiency. Disturbed function of the 1-way valvular system in the deep venous plexus of the legs results in backflow of blood from the deep venous system to the superficial venous system, with accompanying venous hypertension. This loss of valvular function can result from an age-related decrease in valve competency. Alternatively, specific events, such as deep venous thrombosis, surgery (eg, vein stripping, harvesting of saphenous veins for coronary bypass), or traumatic injury, can severely damage the function of the lower-extremity venous system (see Image 2). The mechanism by which venous hypertension causes the cutaneous inflammation of stasis dermatitis has been extensively studied for decades. Several theories have been proposed.

The earliest theories regarding the cause of cutaneous inflammation in venous insufficiency centered on oxygen perfusion of lower-extremity tissues. Originally, an incompetent venous system was thought to lead to pooling of blood in the superficial veins, with reduced flow and therefore reduced oxygen tension in the dermal capillaries. This pooling hypothesis led to the term stasis dermatitis. It was believed that the decreased oxygen content of pooled blood led to hypoxic damage to the overlying skin.

The hypoxia/stasis theory was refuted by evidence that instead of pooled, stagnant blood with low oxygen tension, leg veins in patients with venous insufficiency have increased flow rates and high oxygen tension. Arteriovenous shunting could have accounted for these findings, but no evidence of shunting in patients with venous insufficiency was found. The complete lack of evidence to support a hypoxia/stasis theory has led many investigators to advocate the abandonment of the term stasis dermatitis.

Subsequent research focused on the role of lower-extremity microcirculation in the pathogenesis of skin damage due to venous insufficiency. In the 1970s and 1980s, increased venous hydrostatic pressure was found to be transmitted to the dermal microcirculation; this leads to increased permeability of dermal capillaries.

This increased permeability enables macromolecules, such as fibrinogen, to leak out into the pericapillary tissue; then, polymerization of fibrinogen to fibrin results in the formation of a fibrin cuff around dermal capillaries. It has been hypothesized that this fibrin cuff serves as a barrier to oxygen diffusion, with resulting tissue hypoxia and cell damage. Subsequently, the phenomenon of fibrin cuff formation was found in more severe disease, such as venous ulceration. Fibrin cuffs are not found in ulcers due to causes other than venous hypertension. Decreased cutaneous fibrinolytic activity has been proposed to contribute to the formation of fibrin cuffs.

Formation of fibrin cuffs, coupled with decreased fibrinolysis, results in the dermal fibrosis that is the hallmark of advanced stasis dermatitis. Activated leukocytes become trapped in fibrin cuffs and the surrounding perivascular space, releasing inflammatory mediators that contribute to inflammation and fibrosis. These leukocytes release the growth factor transforming growth factor-beta1, an important mediator of dermal fibrosis. Furthermore, upregulation of vascular intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1), which are potent chemoattractants to keep leukocytes active in the perivascular environment, occurs. The finding of leukocyte-mediated cytokine production, aided by fibrin cuff formation, provides a direct link between dysfunctional venous circulation and cutaneous inflammation with fibrosis.

Frequency:

In the US: Although not nearly as prevalent as skin cancer, dermatophytosis, or xerosis, stasis dermatitis affects a significant proportion of the elderly population. Studies have estimated the prevalence of stasis dermatitis to be approximately 6-7% in patients older than 50 years. This finding makes stasis dermatitis twice as prevalent as psoriasis and only slightly less prevalent than seborrheic dermatitis.

Mortality/Morbidity: No conclusive studies on morbidity and mortality in stasis dermatitis have been undertaken. However, a prevalence of 6-7% would translate into approximately 15-20 million patients older than 50 years with stasis dermatitis in the United States. Much of the morbidity stems from the complications of chronic stasis dermatitis, including cellulitis and nonhealing venous ulcers.

Sex: A slight female preponderance has been reported in stasis dermatitis. This is most likely due to the fact that pregnancy results in significant stress on the lower-extremity venous system, with many women experiencing earlier and more severe derangement of lower-extremity valvular function.

Age: The risk of developing stasis dermatitis steadily increases with each passing decade; when considering only adults older than 70 years, the prevalence of stasis dermatitis may be greater than 20%. The well-publicized aging of the population will undoubtedly result in a significant increase in cases of stasis dermatitis over the next few decades.

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History:

Patients with stasis dermatitis typically present with an insidious onset of pruritus affecting one or both lower extremities.

Reddish-brown skin discoloration is an early sign of stasis dermatitis and may precede the onset of symptoms.

The medial ankle is most frequently involved, with symptoms progressing to involve the foot and/or the calf.

The patient may offer a prior history of dependent leg edema.

Factors that worsen peripheral edema (eg, congestive heart failure, long-standing hypertension with diastolic dysfunction) are often found in patients with stasis dermatitis.

Physical: Physical examination reveals erythematous, scaling, eczematous patches affecting the lower extremity (see Image 1).

The medial ankle is most frequently and severely involved because of the fact that the medial ankle represents a watershed area with relatively poor blood flow compared with the rest of the leg. In advanced cases of stasis dermatitis, the inflammation may encircle the ankle and extend to just below the knee; this is sometimes referred to as stocking erythroderma. The dorsal part of the foot may be involved in severe cases.

Involved skin in stasis dermatitis may exhibit the same changes as seen in other eczematous conditions.

Severe, acute inflammation may result in exudative, weeping patches and plaques.

Secondary infection can cause typical honey-colored crusting due to bacteria or monomorphous pustules due to cutaneous candidiasis.

In long-standing lesions, lichenification and hyperpigmentation may occur as a consequence of chronic scratching and rubbing. In addition to lichenification and hyperpigmentation, chronic stasis dermatitis can show changes, such as skin induration, which may progress to lipodermatosclerosis with the classic inverted champagne bottle appearance.

Another unique feature sometimes seen in chronic stasis dermatitis is the development of violaceous plaques and nodules on the legs and dorsal part of the feet. These lesions frequently undergo painful ulceration and can be clinically indistinguishable from classic Kaposi sarcoma. This clinical appearance has led this entity to be called pseudo–Kaposi sarcoma or acroangiodermatitis.

Stasis dermatitis frequently occurs along with a background of skin changes that are typical for patients with venous insufficiency.

These skin changes include edema, varicosities, hyperpigmentation, atrophic patches (atrophie blanche), and diffuse red-brown discoloration representing deep dermal deposits of hemosiderin (from degraded, extravasated erythrocytes).

These chronic changes persist regardless of the activity of stasis dermatitis.

Causes: See Pathophysiology. DIFFERENTIALS Section 4 of 10

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Contact Dermatitis, Irritant

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Lab Studies:

Blood tests are generally not helpful in the management of stasis dermatitis, except in a patient where cellulitis and/or sepsis are suspected. An exception is the patient with stasis dermatitis due to venous thrombosis; patients with venous thrombosis need a thorough hematologic workup to rule out underlying hypercoagulability states.

Imaging Studies:

Radiologic/Doppler studies

In patients with acute new-onset stasis dermatitis or in a young patient, investigating the dynamics of the deep venous circulation is prudent.

Venous Doppler studies may reveal deep venous thrombosis or severe valve damage due to past thrombosis. Of course, the consequences of an unrecognized acute or subacute deep venous thrombosis may be catastrophic.

Histologic Findings: Skin biopsy of stasis dermatitis, although rarely indicated, shows an acute or subacute dermatitis. Acute lesions may exhibit a superficial perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate, epidermal spongiosis, serous exudate, scale, and crust. Chronic lesions may show epidermal acanthosis with hyperkeratosis. The dermis is characterized by deep dermal aggregates of siderophages due to uptake of hemosiderin from degraded erythrocytes. Dermal capillaries are frequently dilated; long-standing lesions show intimal thickening of small arterioles and venules along with dermal fibrosis.

A special consideration in chronic stasis dermatitis where biopsy may be necessary is the development of acroangiodermatitis (pseudo–Kaposi sarcoma). The violaceous plaques and nodules of acroangiodermatitis may be clinically indistinguishable from classic Kaposi sarcoma, especially when occurring in an elderly man. Biopsy samples show changes typical of stasis dermatitis, along with a proliferation of capillaries and fibroblasts. However, the vascular slits and the atypical endothelial cells that are seen in classic Kaposi sarcoma are absent.

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Medical Care:

Compression therapy

Although extensive work has been completed in the study of treatment of venous ulcers, no large, well-controlled trials examine the treatment of stasis dermatitis. The overall mainstay of treatment has always been aimed at lessening the clinical impact of the underlying venous insufficiency, which is typically accomplished with compression therapy. Assessing the patient's peripheral arterial circulation (clinically or with a Doppler study) before recommending compression therapy is important; adding compression to a leg with compromised arterial circulation could increase claudication and put the patient at risk for ischemic damage.

Compression is generally accomplished by means of specialized stockings that deliver a controlled gradient of pressure (measured in mm Hg) to the affected leg. More aggressive compression can be performed by using elastic wraps; compression (Unna) boots; and more sophisticated devices, such as end-diastolic compression boots. Most of these modalities require administration in a physician's office or wound care center. Frequent leg elevation is a necessary adjunct to leg compression.

Counseling patients regarding the use of compression therapy is vital to successful management of stasis dermatitis. Patients frequently resist the idea of compression dressings and/or stockings because these modalities may cause considerable discomfort when first applied to edematous, inflamed lower extremities. However, it is important to reassure patients that this discomfort will lessen considerably as leg edema is reduced, and this therapy must be maintained permanently in order to prevent a recurrence of dermatitis and leg ulcers. Compression stockings should be applied early in the morning, before the patient rises from bed, in order to facilitate application when leg edema is at its lowest point.

Topical therapy

Topical treatment of stasis dermatitis has much in common with the treatment of other forms of acute eczematous dermatitis. Weeping lesions can be treated with wet-to-damp gauze dressings soaked with water or with a drying agent, such as aluminum acetate. Topical corticosteroids are frequently used for reducing inflammation and itching in acute flares; mid-potency corticosteroids, such as triamcinolone 0.1% ointment, are generally effective.

Be wary of the use of high-potency topical corticosteroids in stasis dermatitis because the chronically inflamed skin can increase the risk of systemic absorption and because steroid-induced cutaneous atrophy can predispose the patient to ulceration. Furthermore, prolonged use of topical steroids can lead to decreased efficacy of the steroid, a phenomenon known as tachyphylaxis. Systemic corticosteroids are not part of stasis dermatitis treatment, although they may be required in very severe cases of widespread autoeczematization.

The recently approved nonsteroidal calcineurin inhibitors tacrolimus and pimecrolimus may prove to be useful tools in the management of stasis dermatitis. Although these topical medications are approved only for atopic dermatitis, they have been shown to be effective in many steroid-responsive dermatoses. Because the calcineurin inhibitors do not carry the risks of skin atrophy or tachyphylaxis, they have the potential to become valuable agents in the treatment of chronic dermatoses such as stasis dermatitis.

Prevention/management of infection

Be wary of infection in stasis dermatitis; this becomes more problematic when using topical corticosteroids, which make the patient more susceptible to infection.

Open excoriations and erosions should be treated with a topical antibiotic, such as bacitracin or Polysporin. Obvious superficial impetiginization should be treated with topical mupirocin or a systemic antibiotic with activity against Staphylococcus and Streptococcus species (eg, dicloxacillin, cephalexin, cefadroxil, levofloxacin).

Culture with sensitivity testing is important when managing suspected superinfection because community-acquired methicillin resistance is becoming increasingly prevalent.

Expanded coverage may be necessary in patients who are immunocompromised.

Suspected deep cellulitis should always be treated with oral or intravenous antibiotics. Necrotizing fasciitis would be a rare complication but is a surgical emergency.

Complications of treatment - Allergic contact dermatitis

The development of contact dermatitis is especially problematic in the treatment of patients with stasis dermatitis. Chronic inflammation of the skin, coupled with the use of multiple topical medications (both prescription and over-the-counter) frequently result in contact sensitization as a complication of stasis dermatitis. Patients should be instructed to not apply over-the-counter antibiotics or other topical agents without the direction of a physician.

Some of the most frequent contact allergens complicating stasis dermatitis include the topical antibiotics neomycin and bacitracin. In addition, affected patients may become sensitized to rubber products that are found in some wraps and stockings. Topical corticosteroid allergy, while uncommon, is a condition that can worsen stasis dermatitis despite seemingly appropriate prescription therapy.

Consider contact dermatitis in any patient with stasis dermatitis who becomes clinically worse despite appropriate topical treatment.

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Long-term management

Patients with chronic, quiescent stasis dermatitis can be treated with bland topical emollients to maximize epidermal moisture.

Plain white petrolatum is an inexpensive occlusive moisturizer that is very effective and, importantly, does not contain any contact sensitizers.

Consultations: Uncomplicated stasis dermatitis is usually managed in the dermatologist's office.

A consultation with a vascular surgeon may be required, especially when an underlying surgically correctable vascular abnormality is suspected.

A consultation with a hematologist may be needed when treating a patient with stasis dermatitis due to deep venous thrombosis; cases such as these may be secondary to congenital or acquired hypercoagulable states.

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Recent new theories regarding the pathogenesis of cutaneous inflammation in venous insufficiency have led to the investigation of systemic therapies, which have been hypothesized to have beneficial modulating effects on neutrophil function. Treatments, such as prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) and pentoxifylline, have been studied in the treatment of venous ulcers; it is hypothesized that these medications decrease cytokine-mediated neutrophil activation, leading to reduced inflammation. However, even if these systemic therapies are proven unequivocally effective, it is unlikely that their use will extend beyond the scope of treatment of recalcitrant venous ulcers.

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Further Outpatient Care:

Stasis dermatitis is a chronic condition. Acute exacerbations of stasis dermatitis should be closely monitored with weekly office visits with careful observation for signs of infection.

Patients with long-standing stasis dermatitis may be able to manage the disease on their own, with the use of compression stockings, elevation, proper skin care, and short courses of topical steroids for inflammatory exacerbations.

The clinician must be vigilant in treating any signs of cutaneous ulceration with close follow-up care to ensure that ulceration does not become a chronic problem.

Complications:

Complications of chronic stasis dermatitis include cellulitis and nonhealing venous ulcers.

Direct consequences of stasis dermatitis include an increased incidence of allergic contact dermatitis, lower-extremity ulceration, lipodermatosclerosis, and id reaction (autoeczematization).

Patient Education:

Patients should be educated regarding the underlying cause of their condition and the permanent nature of venous valvular insufficiency.

For excellent patient education resources, visit eMedicine's Skin, Hair, and Nails Center and Circulatory Problems Center. Also, see eMedicine's patient education articles Eczema and Blood Clot in the Legs.

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Does anyone know of a surefire, natural cure for seborrheic dermatitis?

2010-08-23T02:29:00.002-07:00

externally, neem oil and milk of magnesia.

internally, coconut oil, milk thistle, and turmeric.

Does anyone know of a surefire, natural cure for seborrheic dermatitis?
The Gradons (People's Pharmacy) column mentioned the use of Milk of Magnesia as a topical treatment for it.
Reply:Hello there. Unfortunately there is no sure-fire cure for dermatitis that works for all. Horses for courses as they say.

In my case the herbal cream and spray by Champori works better than many other remedies I tried. I haven't had a flare up for more than a year now after only 2.5 weeks of treatment.

Best,

Bernadette

Can you suggest any remedies or treatment for eczema (atopic dermatitis) that you know to be effective?

2010-08-23T02:29:00.001-07:00

I have chronic severe eczema and have been struggling with it for years and just havn't found anything that has been able to effectively manage it. I would appreciate any suggestions.

Can you suggest any remedies or treatment for eczema (atopic dermatitis) that you know to be effective?
Renew skin lotion has worked on my son and every other person with skin problems that I know (about a dozen)
Reply:1% Hydracortisone
Reply:Eczema flairs due to stress... destress and it will go away. The Aveeno anti-itch cream works well. It's a highly trusted brand and it has hydrocortizone in it. It's pricey but sometimes you have to pay extra for quality.

It's hard to destress... trust me when I tell you that a little relaxation will go along way to help with the itch factor.

Good luck-
Reply:I am a life-long atopic dermatitis patient(40+years).I use Cetaphil Lotion for cleansing;when a flare up is really bad,I don't rinse the Cetaphil off,I just wipe it off so it forms an extra layer of protection.Cetaphil also makes a bar cleanser for shower and bath.Aveeno Oatmeal bath is good for a soaking.Aveeno Bath and Shower Oil forms a good first layer of moisture,followed by Cetaphil Cream Moisturizer.I used Bluborro Astringent powder wet-compresses on really weepy patches. I use over-the-counter Cortaid plus moisturizer(my dermatologist used to make up the formula for me,but now it's available over-the-counter).I didnot like Protopic and Elidel;it's now proven that these medications do have some side effects, some which are very serious.Patience is the most important tool to use;flare- ups come and flare- ups go.My worst flare up lasted for 4 years.It was on my hands;I had to wear gloves anyway to wash dishes and clean up because of skin sensitivity;I ended up wearing cotton gloves under the latex and non-latex gloves to keep my hands from getting sweaty and taking breaks every 10 minutes to remove the gloves and let the skin rest.Then I had to make sure that I didn't need to reapply the medicine!!I know the frustrations that you are feeling.

It's really important not to use any products that are scented,contain lanolin,alph-olefin sulfonates,alkybenzene sulfonates,alpha-hydroxy acids(unless your dermatologist suggests it and you use it under doctor's supervision),and fatty alcohol sulfates.You need to make sure that your clothes detergent and softeners are non-irritating to you,too.

I am going to give you the names of some books and websites to look up. The information that you gain will need to be tailored to your circumstances.
Reply:i have that and my dr. gave me a lotion called lac-hydron and u can only get it from a doctor but it works or i also use Jergans ultra healing lotion and i actually think it works better than the lotion from my doctor
Reply:I have information on my page to help you. What you need is a

natural supplement that will balance your hormones.
Reply:Homeopathic Treatment for Skin Eczema :-

1.SULFUR 200

2.RHUS TOX 200

Three drop doses in a sip of warm water, Sulfur first thing in the morning and Rhus Tox after six hours of sulfur just one dose each per day and report back with your progress after a week.

Take care and God Bless you !
Reply:sebulex

its a body shampoo it stinks but works well you need a script for it
Reply:TOPICAL CREAMS:

SOOTHES ROUGHNESS, ITCH AND MINIMIZES APPEARANCE

CORTIZONE CREAMS OVER THE COUNTER M.D PRESECIPTIONS NOT MUCH BETTER
Reply:I've heard people that have gone tanning to help with it.
Reply:YES! I found something new that really has helped my son's gfriend.. she has had terrible excema all of her life.. I was a the drugstore and found Emu oil, of all things!

okay.. had to get the bottle out of my purse and put on my specs..

You can get it from the "Bird of Paradise Emu Ranch", in Georgetown, TX.. their phjone number is: 512-778-6604...

This stuff is GREAT!!! I've answ3ered this question before and the writer sent a note to say it helped her, too!

What is the best way to treat or prevent seborrheic dermatitis outbreaks ??

2010-08-23T02:29:00.000-07:00

my husband suffers from this and has embarrasing outbreaks. he doesnt even wanna leave the house or even go to work during these episodes. is there an oral medication that can help?? what else is available to help this ?? please help

What is the best way to treat or prevent seborrheic dermatitis outbreaks ??
I have this sometimes on my face and I find that washing my face twice a day, with gentle exfoliation, and then using moisturizer will help clear it up. I haven't used any medications for it, but here is a web site with some information about them:

http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic396.h...

I understand how he feels. It is kind of embarrassing.
Reply:Gentle shampooing with a mild shampoo is helpful for infants with cradle cap. Mild corticosteroid creams and lotions, or anti-fungal topicals such as ciclopirox or ketoconazole, may also be applied to the affected areas of skin. Adult patients may need to use a medicated shampoo and a stronger corticosteroid preparation. Non-prescription shampoos containing tar, zinc pyrithione, selenium sulfide, ketoconazole, and/or salicylic acid may be recommended by a dermatologist, or a prescription shampoo, cream gel, or foam may be given. As excessive use of stronger preparations can cause side effects, patients should follow their dermatologist’s advice.

Do paleontologists get any kind of skin rash or contact dermatitis from handling fake dinosaur artifacts?

2010-08-23T02:28:00.003-07:00

If Satan is so evil, I assume he would have some kinda cooties.

Do paleontologists get any kind of skin rash or contact dermatitis from handling fake dinosaur artifacts?
No, but I often sneeze when I read the Bible!
Reply:They always have a Dr at the dig site, just in case. It has long been suspected that since about 1824 when the first of Satan's buried fossils was identified, that he might have booby-trapped the fossils with diseases......just as "god" booby-trapped the garden of eden with the "forbidden fruit."
Reply:Yes.

It's called demonitis.
Reply:what does satan have to do with dinosaurs?
Reply:Why does everyone assume we (Christians) think "Satan put those fossils there"? We don't. Dinosaurs lived alongside man in pre-flood days and even for a while post-flood. That's why scientists are finding human footprints and dinosaur footprints in the same rocks and riverbeds, not to mention ancient pottery decorated with pictures of dinosaurs. The flood itself is why we find so many fossils - the organism needs to die quickly in order to be fossilized, and a lot of organisms died very quickly in the flood. And in the pre-flood world the lifespan of all living things was a lot longer, meaning that some lizards, who never stop growing as they age, would have been huge. There's your dinosaur artifacts.
Reply:No, it just makes them unattractive to women.
Reply:No. But I always seem to burst into laughter whenever I'm near a Bible, or whenever Christians start preaching to me or ask stupid and ignorant questions like that.

Edit: CL RICHARDSON - Not "everyone" assumes all Christians think that. I, for one (an Agnostic, at that), know that there are plenty of open-minded, intelligent, and rational Christians in the world (like you) who realize that dinosaurs existed, despite the fact that they're not mentioned in the Bible. (Nor are the years of Jesus' life between the ages of 12 and 30 - but he was still alive and on the earth, wasn't he? Yet where's the irrefutable proof of THAT???) It's just ignoramuses like this questioner who give the rest of you a bum rap.

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Simple formula to make Calendula ointment to be used for dermatitis?

2010-08-23T02:28:00.002-07:00

Need to use Marigold flowers to make an infusion using olive oil or maybe there is a simpler way as the flowers are the most important part of the formula. Apparently also have to use beeswax and cocoa butter.

Simple formula to make Calendula ointment to be used for dermatitis?
Email me and I'll send my recipe this evening, (heading out). I make several things with Calendula petals, including ointment. No Marigold, no olive oil. Yes beeswax or cocoa butter, but not both.

You'll need to start with some calendula petals. Something like two tablespoons or a 1/4 cup. I use a tea ball. Boil some water. Pour the water in a cup. Put in your petals, cover and let stand for 25-30 minutes. This will yield a strong infusion of calendula. You'll only need 4 tablespoons of it, but you can drink the rest. Actually, drinking it too, besides using it topically will help rid the body of toxins.

Supplies necessary: 4 tablespoons strong infusion. 4 oz (preferably dark) glass jar with screw top lid. A heavy bottom pan. A heat proof glass dish. a (small) metal whisk. 2 tablespoons of grated beeswax or cocoa butter. 4 tablespoons sunflower seed oil.

Put about an inch or so of water in your pan or pot. Heat that water to a gentle simmer. Your heat proof glass dish needs to sit in the pot, but above the water you're simmering. I use a small rectangular pyrex dish. It fits nicely. Before you start, make sure your two pieces fit well. You may have to try different combinations depending on what you have available in your household. It's kind of a double boiler concept. Place your calendula infusion in the heatproof dish along with your grated beeswax or cocoa butter. Both of these come in a hard form. My beeswax looks like a hexagonal bar of soap. Whisk your combination in the heatproof dish until your wax or cocoa butter has melted. Then, this takes a while. A few drops at a time, whisk in continuously, the oil. You can use safflower oil or sunflower oil. You had mentioned olive oil, but you will find it too thick. The thinner oils work much better. Keep on whisking till you've used all the oil. Then remove from heat and KEEP whisking, vigorously, until it begins to cool and thicken. Before it gets too thick pour it into your jar. Seal and refrigerate to set the mixture. My Herb book says it's only good for 4 weeks, but I just use it until it's gone. I do mostly keep it refrigerated though. You can use this on any skin irritation, but I use it sparingly on anything that's an open wound.

Let me know if you need anything else.

Is there anyone here who knows about rashes and/or dermatitis...?

2010-08-23T02:28:00.001-07:00

If so, I have a real puzzle for you.

I have an (intermittant) rash that I developed while living in Japan. I've now had it over 10 years. No one who has seen it has any idea what it is. Biopsy showed nothing definite. Anyone who can identify it gets my undying gratitude, as well as a cheesecake from Harry %26amp; David's.

Symptoms: At first, small pale bumps the size of sesame seeds appear. They are incredibly itchy. They grow larger and redden as they develop over 2-3 days. Sometimes they appear to form lines. The itch is nearly unbearable.

Affected areas: fingers, backs of hands, forearms; sometimes lower face, back area over kidneys; occaisionally lower legs and tops of feet. At one time, it spread to the palms of my hands and formed large (dime-sized) fluid-filled blisters on the fingertips.

The rash does not coincide with the consuption of any particular food or drink; does not happen at any regular time of year; does not appear in response to any one thing.

Thank you!

Is there anyone here who knows about rashes and/or dermatitis...?
SCABIES is what you suffer from. This disease can become chronic if not treated comprehensively. You have to take regular treatment for three days and repeat the process 15 days later. While you are at taking treatment, you have to get rid of all the mites that are hiding in your bed covers, pillow covers, undergarments, etc. These need to be laundered followed by hot ironing, which shall take care of the mites. All your family member have to be treated simultaneously, as the mites having been cleared from your body with the treatment, may again come back to you from anyone of them, being a contact disease.
Reply:Donno what you have...but I get a rash on the backs of my hands/fingers that starts as itching...turns into bumps, gets red and bigger/more bumps, and eventually feels like dry skin but still really itchy, I treat it with cortisone cream and lotion, it helps the itching and I think it helps to heal it. I asked the doctor about it once and they didn't know what it was, they referred me to a dematologist but it healed before I could get an appointment and so I never went.
Reply:this very well could be contact dermatitis. My husband had exact same outbreak. Said itching was almost unbearable. His doctor referred him to a dermatologist. Allergy test was performed and it turned out he is allergic to nickle and vermaldihide. Also, when fall comes his skin drys out. His symptoms became more severe a couple of times. He lost use of feet and hands. Those dime sized blisters turned into a very nasty, foul smelling infection that went systemic. He worked in a deep coal mines where many chemicals are used. First thing that was done is he changed working career and got out of mines. Dematologist said to use a gentle detergent for clothes. (Dreft) wear white socks only. When there is a breakout use Cyclocort.(This has been our saving one thing) Bathe in a coal tar bath. This is sold over the counter. He also prescribed hydroxyzine 25mg for the itching because it makes him so nervous. Since he started this regimine 15 years ago, he has only had small patches of outbreak, which Cyclocort takes care of. Hope this is the answer.
Reply:sounds like scabies if it is lindane lotion takes care of it but it has to be prescribed
Reply:Avoid alcohol, carbonated drinks, smoke and perfums.

Treat with: betametasona cream, lubriderm cream, neutral soap, atarax pills and medical control.
Reply:You may have picked up some kind of fungal germ in Japan that lays dormate for undermined periods.

Seeing regular Drs will probably avail you little but if you will visit with your Communicable Disease Dr in your area,they are trained far better on things like this than a regular Dr or an allergy Dr.

It doesn't sound like it is something that is very dangerous to you or others but it's symptoms sound very irritating and bothersome and probably worth looking into.

As I go back and reread your question it comes to mind that there ARE some body ailments that could present itself with outward signs like you describe.

Again I recommend seeing a Communicable Disease Dr.

This does not mean you have a Communicable disease,it only means that you might have something that they are the only Dr's capable of diagnosing.
Reply:Okay this is just a guess so do not sue me if I am wrong.

It sounds like a mite.Scabies to be exact.

It is a mite that burrows beneath the skin and it starts with a small entrance and then burrows under the skin laying eggs which cause the extreme itching. They are cured by a lotin that is prescribed by the doc that you put all over the body.

Go to a medical reference site and type in scabies and see what it pulls up.I promise the symptoms will mirror yours and even the placing of the rash.My cousins children had them and it took 4 differnt doctors to figure out what it was and one treatment to cure it.
Reply:Well my husband, daughter and I have the same tpyes of bumps.....I think that what you have is probably a parisite or scabie....I am in the process of getting rid of them.....they are extremely itchy and highly contagious! There is a lotion you can use called "Kwalada P lotion".....you can get it from the pharmacy......it kills the parasites....I hope this info. helped you out.
Reply:have you tried to take a large dose of calcium when you break-out if that helps then you can take regular doses of calcium. I have a nephew who has little white bumps that appear on his face, hands, and back and sense we added a "natural calcium" supplement to his diet he has cleared up and no more bump have appeared.
Reply:avoid caffeine

Does anyone can tell me some remedies for the Seborrheic dermatitis? Thanks!?

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I know this is related to eczema. Does it itch?

I cured my eczema using cryotherpy. (I think that's how it's spelled). I didn't have it on my head, it was confined to my hands and feet.

Check out www.thecureforeczema.com for a natural treatment that doctors ignore. Because you can't sell ice.

Good luck!!

Does anyone can tell me some remedies for the Seborrheic dermatitis? Thanks!?
I think that over the counter remedies containing coal tar can give some relief. According to dermatologists, there is no cure, but if they cured you, they would go out of business.
Reply:Before you get to coal tar, try other choices:

Selsun blue shampoo (selenium)

Shampoo with Nizoral (antifungal)
Reply:loprox - only thing that works for me...

Can microdermabrasion or any kind of chemical peeling treat atopic dermatitis?

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Exfoliating procedures like microdermabrasion, dermabrasion or chemical peels are not suitable for any skin disorder that involves redness and itchiness, because they cannot cure the cause of the illness, aggravating its symptoms at the same time.

Can microdermabrasion or any kind of chemical peeling treat atopic dermatitis?
I chose this as the best answer too, but how come..

anyway you made me change my mind... thanks totally!!! u might have saved me from great peril :) Report It

Reply:Neem oil works better and is non-invasive. Its only drawback is that it smells like burnt garlic.
Reply:Atopic dermatitis is an immune-mediated inflammation of the skin, often with a significant genetic component. Pruritus is the primary symptom; skin lesions range from mild erythema to severe lichenification. Diagnosis is by history and examination. Treatment is moisturizers, avoidance of allergic and irritant triggers, and often topical corticosteroids.

1.All eczema is commonly due to allergies and dry skin combined.

2. All alergies has resistance levels. This means if you give a product today and it was OK then that does not mean that person is not allergetic to it. Tomorow the same product can trigger allergies.

3. Protiens are the source of major allergies. Try to introduce protien rich food later. Also avoid milk, potatoes, wheat, eggs (esp. whites), sea-food, food colors, artificial food favorings and nuts.(Try goat's milk instead of cow's milk).

4. Keep the child away if you are cooking in your home. I found that the smell of allergy causing food also creates allergies.

5. Keep a log of daily activities including food / drinks, motion and irritations. If you keep the log it will be easier to find the problem foods.

6. Give one food for one week without switching. Start with rice and carrots or rice and broccoli (choose one). Give the same food for a week. If severe allergies are noted then remove it from diet and introduce a new one. Any one food introduced should be given continously for 1 week.

7. After giving a bath pat with a towel slightly leaving a film of water in the skin. Seal that to skin by applying thick gel like plain Vaseline. Many creams also create allergies so be careful in using creams other than plain unscented Vaseline. Also do not use the baby oil - many kids are allergic to mineral oil.

8. The allergies becomes severe if you reintroduce the same allergic food again and again but may go away if you remove it from diet for long periods like more than a month.

9. Angry and sad moods of child make the situation worse. I know that a child with eczema takes parents to the edge and many times we may become harsh. Try to keep your child happy.

10. An unconventional treatment, NAET (http://www.naet.org) worked well for my grandson. For people I have referred it did not work well since it depends a lot on the practitioner. For my granddaughter we did not take treatment since we knew a lot about eczema and could control it well.

11. It is late to tell you but it is best to introduce the solids a little late to kids with eczema.

12. If your child has severe itch, ask him/her to scratch using the back of the nails by scratching backwards (in the opposite direction of normal scratch). You can also scratch him like that. Less damage occurs by scratching reverse.

Please see the web pages for more details on Eczema (Atopic dermatitis).

primrose

What is a good daily skin care treatment for atopic dermatitis?

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I think I have the basics for skin care for atopic dermatitis, since I've suffered from that since I was a baby.

1. Never scratch, even if it itches badly. Use a cold compress to soothe the itch, then use an oatmeal-based lotion (and any other skin care product, for that matter) to ease the dryness. Cut your nails so that you will not wound and scar yourself if you "accidentally" scratch yourself.

2. Avoid hot baths, as it further dries your skin. Apply oatmeal lotion after baths, and as needed, regularly, to avoid dryness.

3.Drink lots of water, to hydrate your skin. Take Vitamins C and E because it is good for your skin.

4. See your dermatologist regularly, because he/she will probably prescribe the most effective medicine (antihistamine and anti-flammatory pills or topical ointments).

Do not wait for skin condition to worsen.

Prevention is better than cure. Trust me. You do not want to deal with hyperpigmentation and scars.

P.S. One more thing, avoid eating allergen-prone food such as chicken, seafood such as crabs, shrimp, lobster, oranges, chocolates, mangoes, eggs. I usually itch and have the "inflaming" symptoms (reddening, swollen lips, rashes) a few hours after eating such

What's the different between dry skin, eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis?

2010-08-23T02:27:00.001-07:00

all just fancier names and different stages of dry skin and eczema

Is it true that Apple Vinegar is good for oily dermatitis seborrhea in the scalp?

2010-08-23T02:27:00.000-07:00

yes i have heard it is, also i believe brown vinegar can help as well if you run out of apple cider but apple is best

Is it true that Apple Vinegar is good for oily dermatitis seborrhea in the scalp?
Yes, it will help greatly.

Will my hair grow back? I think I have seborrhoeic dermatitis.?

2010-08-23T02:26:00.003-07:00

please, i hope it's a yes. my scalp started itching a couple months ago along my hair line. didn't think much of it first but now it's getting really bad. at first, i thought i was losing hair on this one spot along my hair line at first but it was so little that it was hard to tell. 2 months later, the area is really red, dry, and has some discharge (it sounds pretty nasty, i know) and obvious hair loss in that one area.

i have a full head of hair, it's just that one spot. my main question is, will my hair grow back eventually????? or am i going to have this bald spot along my hair line for the rest of my life???

Will my hair grow back? I think I have seborrhoeic dermatitis.?
You really need to see a dermatologist. There are different scalp conditions that can result in what you are describing. But no matter which it is, the only way to restore a healthy scalp is to have prescription medication and/or shampoo from the dermatologist.

queen of the night

I need something OTC that will get rid of Atopic dermatitis?

2010-08-23T02:26:00.002-07:00

Go see a dermatologist...you could have other things going on...my ex took an antibiotic and hers cleared up within a week...

Never just take herbs and always seek "professional" medical attention when it comes to your health....

I need something OTC that will get rid of Atopic dermatitis?
Try something herbal...nothing the dermatologists have works that well.
Reply:dont try any thing herbal because i had atopic dermatitis when i was younger and herbal stuff broke me out mine went away when i hit puberty

What is Pityriasis versicolor?? how is it different from Seborrhoeic dermatitis??

2010-08-23T02:26:00.001-07:00

how will i know which one i have?

What is Pityriasis versicolor?? how is it different from Seborrhoeic dermatitis??
Pityriasis versicolor is usually on the chest, back, trunk, or arms. It's often a coppery color and is usually a different color than the rest of the body. It's a yeast infection that is treatable with antifungals. Here's some info and pictures:

http://dermnetnz.org/fungal/pityriasis-v...

Seborrheic dermatitis is most often on the scalp and inside the ear. The scales are whitish to yellowish and sometimes the skin is reddened. It's caused by an overproduction of skin oil and a yeast infection. Here's some more info:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/...
Reply:Pityriasis versicolor is caused by a kind of yeast. It is highly contagious and not itchy. It affects skin at any part of the body.

Seborroeic dermatitis is a kind of allergy and affects only sebum rich areas, such as scalp and face.
Reply:Pityriasis versicolor is an infection of the skin with Malassezia furfur. It typically looks like a bunch of little hypopigmented areas across the top of the back/shoulders. Its distribution, appearance, feel, and symptoms (it usually has none; perhaps minimal itching, but nothing like seborrheic dermatitis) are all different.
Reply:The source below discusses that skin condition.

http://www.healthy-skincare. com/diagnose-my-skin-rash.html

Would having an alcoholic for a father cause atopic dermatitis to flare up?

2010-08-23T02:26:00.000-07:00

Stress

Would having an alcoholic for a father cause atopic dermatitis to flare up?
Not from a genetic standpoint, if that is what you mean, but the stress would affect your entire system.
Reply:No.

My West Highland Terrier suffers from a form of Dermatitis--any dietary suggestions to help this ?

2010-08-23T02:25:00.000-07:00

pink and itchy skin.

My West Highland Terrier suffers from a form of Dermatitis--any dietary suggestions to help this ?
DEFINITION

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an itchy chronic skin disease that can affect humans and animals such as dogs. A task force recently defined canine AD as "a genetically-predisposed inflammatory and pruritic (itchy) allergic skin disease with characteristic clinical features that is associated most commonly with IgE antibodies to environmental allergens."

EPIDEMIOLOGY

The prevalence of atopic diseases in humans (asthma, allergic rhinitis/conjunctivitis and AD is estimated to exceed 30% in developed countries, with AD affecting greater than 10% of children.

Unfortunately, to date, there are no reliable epidemiological data of the true incidence and prevalence of AD in the general canine population. Some insights into the prevalence of canine AD can be gained from the following published data:

In private general practices in the US, 8.7% of dogs presented to veterinarians are diagnosed with atopic/allergic dermatitis.

In private general practices in the US, 21.6% of dogs presented to veterinarians for skin and ear disease have atopic/allergic dermatitis.

In university dermatology referral practice, between 3.3% and 12.7% of dogs have AD

In private dermatology referral practice, as many as 30% of dogs could have AD.

Whatever the true prevalence of AD is in the general canine population, there is a variable frequency of the disease among dog breeds. Such predisposition varies depending upon the geographical location, and it has changed over time for some breeds. In the USA and Europe, one of the breeds most commonly reported for AD development is the West Highland White Terrier (WHWT). Indeed, in a recent survey, AD was estimated to affect 15.5% (363/2,343) of WHWT dogs surveyed by the American Westie Foundation. This disease was the one with highest prevalence in this breed, and it was the number one source of concerns among WHWT breeders.

The heritability of AD in dogs is suggested from limited mating experiments and a longitudinal study of WHWT puppies. In this report, 154 puppies from 33 litters were followed for three years. At that end point, 75 of 114 WHWT dogs (66%) had skin diseases, 28 (25%) were diagnosed with AD, and more than half of 33 litters encompassed at least one atopic dog. Unfortunately, a clear pattern of heritability could not be established in this study. Altogether, these reports suggest that AD is a heritable allergic skin disease commonly seen in dogs, and especially in WHWT.

CLINICAL SIGNS

In the dog, the clinical signs of AD are remarkably similar to those seen in the human disease. The typical age of onset of canine AD is reported to be between six months (before puberty) and three years of age (young adult). Occasionally, AD is diagnosed in puppies as well. A sex predisposition is not apparent. Clinical signs may be seasonal or perennial (all year long) with or without seasonal exacerbation, depending upon the nature of flare factors.

A dog with AD will suffer from pruritus (itching) of the face, ears, paws, extremities, axillae (armpits) and groin. Any one, any combination, or all of these areas can be affected. Generalized pruritus is reported in approximately one half of the dogs.

There is disagreement in the literature as to whether primary skin lesions are seen in canine AD. The consensus appears that, in some atopic dogs, there are no visible primary lesions, even in pruritic areas. When present, primary lesions of AD likely consist of erythematous (red) macules (spots) and papules (small bumps).

Skin lesions usually seen in dogs with AD are of secondary origin. These lesions reflect chronic pruritus and self-trauma, and chronic skin inflammation, with or without concurrent secondary infections or microbial overgrowth. Secondary lesions reported in textbooks include red-brown "salivary" staining, excoriations (scratch marks), self-induced alopecia (hair loss), dry lusterless hair, hyperpigmentation (dark skin), lichenification (thick skin) and scaling (dandruff). These lesions are observed principally at sites of pruritus (see above), such as the face (muzzle, periocular skin), ear pinnae, dorsal and ventral aspect of the paws, flexural aspects of joints on the extremities, axillae, abdomen, groin and medial thighs. Otitis externa is seen commonly.

A good mnemonic aid for the localization of canine AD skin lesions is the following formula: AD in dogs = 5F (flexure + friction + folds + face + feet) The common occurrence of secondary bacterial and/or yeast skin infections can add papules (bumps), pustules (pimples) and crusts, scaling and seborrhea to the cutaneous lesions. Dogs with AD can be affected with other atopic diseases, such as conjunctivitis, rhinitis (hay fever) and more rarely asthma. Thus, clinical signs of these diseases can be present (lacrymation, conjunctival congestion (red eyes), sneezing, serous nasal discharge (nose dripping). When concurrent food allergies are present, vomiting and diarrhea can be observed. DIAGNOSIS In the mid-1980's clinical criteria for canine AD were transposed from those proposed for the human disease. Unfortunately, the validity (sensitivity, specificity, accuracy) of these criteria was not tested nor proven. More recently, Prélaud and colleagues examined clinical signs exhibited by dogs with and without AD. Statistical analyses suggested that the presence of three of the criteria below would yield 80% sensitivity and specificity for canine AD. Even though these criteria could be useful in orienting a clinician toward the diagnosis of AD, there is ample possibility for misdiagnosing AD in one of five patients (i.e. 20%). Prélaud's Major Criteria for Canine AD (Prélaud, 1998): A canine patient must exhibit at least three out of five criteria: " Corticosteroid-sensitive pruritus " Erythema of pinnae " Bilateral cranial erythematous pododermatitis " Cheilitis " Appearance of first signs between the ages of six months and three years After confirming that a dog's clinical signs are consistent with those of AD, resembling pruritic skin diseases must be ruled-out. Such diseases are usually of parasitic, allergic and infectious origins. One of the most important considerations is the elimination of the diagnosis of scabies (sarcoptic mange). Indeed, this disease also is associated with severe pruritus, and the distribution and nature of skin lesions mirror that of AD. Other ectoparasitic diseases, such as chiggers (trombilulidiasis) also resemble AD. Traditionally, allergic skin diseases such as flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) and cutaneous adverse food reactions (CAFR) must be eliminated before the diagnosis of AD can be made. This work-up, however, does not consider the possibility that multiple allergies could coexist in a single patient. For example, an evidence-based analysis of published data supports the hypothesis that atopy predisposes dogs to the development of hypersensitivity to flea salivary antigens. Eventually, such flea-hypersensitive dogs can manifest signs of FAD upon challenge. Lesions of FAD thus can be superimposed to the symptomatology of AD. A strong flea control program therefore must be in place when evaluating a dog with AD. The relationship between canine atopy, AD and CAFR remains the subject of debate. Whereas there is little doubt that dogs can exhibit CAFR without being atopic (for example food-induced urticaria), there is good evidence that both AD and CAFR can coexist in the same patient. Data from naturally occurring colonies of dogs with atopy (for example, maltese-beagle crossbred dogs at North Carolina State University) suggest that atopy can predispose dogs to IgE-mediated food hypersensitivity. Challenge with food allergens results in digestive signs and pruritus, and oftentimes skin lesions of AD. The recognition of resembling or concurrent CAFR, and their elimination with appropriate dietary measures, thus are indispensable in dogs with AD. Dogs with AD commonly exhibit skin infections, either with bacteria or yeast. Some of these infections are believed to contribute to the exacerbation of cutaneous inflammation and clinical signs of AD. These signs could occur in addition to those of the infectious process sensu stricto. The identification of skin infections, and their treatment, thus is warranted for patients with AD. The Place of "Allergy Testing" in the Diagnosis of Atopic Dermatitis Historically, veterinarians have relied on intradermal and IgE serum tests to demonstrate the presence of hypersensitivity to environmental allergens and confirm the diagnosis of AD in dogs. Unfortunately, these tests DO NOT confirm allergies, but merely reveal hypersensitivities to the allergens. Additionally, because of the documentation of common occurrence of such hypersensitivities, albeit not clinically relevant, in normal non-allergic dogs, the ACVD task force on canine AD recommended that this practice be altered. It is believed that usage of intradermal or serological tests should be restricted to the following situations: ä if there are historical grounds to suspect that specific environmental allergens are exacerbating the clinical signs, and avoidance measures would be considered upon confirmation of relevant hypersensitivities ä if owners are ready to afford the time, expense and efforts of allergen-specific immunotherapy regimens, once relevant allergens have been documented. Dr. Olivry will address treatment and conclusions in the next issue.
Reply:Oh dear , I know excactly what you are going through , I had my little Dillon (also a westie) put to sleep last year as his condition got so bad , I tried alsorts which worked for a short while then he became amune . Westies are prone to skin problems as you probably know , Im not sure what to recommend as everything I did stopped working . see ur vet , and good luck for the lil fella xx
Reply:Both our Westies have this problem and have had for over 5 years. We didn't get to the bottom of it early enough and they have lost a lot of fur which isn't going to grow back now. One has only 10% of his fur left, poor ratty little thing.

I found a site that described "malassazia detmatitis" which i think was the cause - it goes with a raging allergic over-reaction. If they smell yeasty/greasy with flaky skin I'd google this.

I'd recommend seeing the vet asap for tablets, as well as changing the diet. James Wellbeloved and Burns both do good foods - ours are on Burns fish %26amp; brown rice and never itch now. They never get treats made with wheat or meat (no biscuits, no chewies) because these things make them itchy again. And no table scraps.

I also bath them once or twice a week - if it's a yeast infection you can use Nizoral shampoo from Boots but Boots own brand anti-dandruff stuff has the same ingredient for less money. It does seem to calm the skin down. If it's just dry itchy skin, you could try tar shampoo from the pet shop or Polytar from Boots. Smells like Vosene, again, calms it down.

Good luck
Reply:Try feeding him BARF (Bone And Raw Food) as it is usually the food that causes this type of problems. Pet food have no regulation, so anythings goes, I mean anything. You do not want to know what's in that can of dog food you are feeding him, and neither do the pet food companies. To make a long story short, read up on this as breeders use this to make their dogs strong and healthy.
Reply:he may be allergic to corn...my dog was....go to the pet store and get some corn-free dog food....its called natural choice in a green bag...lamb meal and rice...gaurenteed to work...it will tak about 1-2 wks to completely heal.

golden ball

Is there anything that you can do for seborrhea dermatitis?

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Other than what they have for prescriptions or over the counter. Elidel is not that good and hydrocortison isnt that good either.

Is there anything that you can do for seborrhea dermatitis?
Treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis

BETTY ANNE JOHNSON, M.D., PH.D., and

JULIA R. NUNLEY, M.D.

Medical College of Virginia Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia A patient information handout on seborrheic dermatitis, written by the authors of this article, is provided on page 2713.

Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting areas of the head and trunk where sebaceous glands are most prominent. Lipophilic yeasts of the Malassezia genus, as well as genetic, environmental and general health factors, contribute to this disorder. Scalp seborrhea varies from mild dandruff to dense, diffuse, adherent scale. Facial and trunk seborrhea is characterized by powdery or greasy scale in skin folds and along hair margins. Treatment options include application of selenium sulfide, pyrithione zinc or ketoconazole-containing shampoos, topical ketoconazole cream or terbinafine solution, topical sodium sulfacetamide and topical corticosteroids. (Am Fam Physician 2000;61:2703-10,2713-4.)

The etiology of seborrheic dermatitis remains unknown, although many factors, including hormonal, have been implicated. This chronic inflammatory skin disorder is generally confined to areas of the head and trunk where sebaceous glands are most prominent. When seborrheic dermatitis occurs in the neonatal period, it usually disappears by six to 12 months of age, suggesting that it may be a response to maternal hormone stimulation.1

Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder generally confined to areas where sebaceous glands are prominent.

Seborrheic dermatitis frequently affects persons in postpuberty. Additional evidence of hormonal influence is provided by research demonstrating that the human sebocyte responds to androgen stimulation.2

Pityrosporum ovale, a lipophilic yeast of the Malassezia genus, has been implicated in the development of this condition.3 It has been suggested that seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammatory response to this organism, but this remains to be proved.4 P. ovale is present on all persons. Why some persons develop seborrheic dermatitis and others do not is unclear. The colonization rate of involved skin by this organism may be lower than that of uninvolved skin.3 Nonetheless, the fact that seborrheic dermatitis responds to antifungal medications is strongly suggestive of the role of yeast in this disorder.

Although specific details remain unknown, Pityrosporum ovale is strongly suspected to play a role in the manifestation of seborrheic dermatitis.

Genetic and environmental factors, as well as other comorbid diseases, may predispose specific populations to the development of seborrheic dermatitis. Although seborrheic dermatitis affects only 3 percent of the general population, the incidence in persons with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome may be as high as 85 percent. The exact mechanism whereby human immunodeficiency virus infection promotes an atypical and explosive onset of seborrheic dermatitis (and other common inflammatory skin disorders) is unknown, but many factors have been explored, including CD4-positive T lymphocyte counts,5 P. ovale density6 and nutritional factors.7

Persons with central nervous system disorders (Parkinson's disease, cranial nerve palsies, major truncal paralyses) also appear to be prone to the development of seborrheic dermatitis, tend to develop more extensive disease and are frequently refractory to treatment. It has been postulated that seborrheic dermatitis in these patients is a result of increased pooling of sebum caused by immobility. This increased sebum pool permits growth of P. ovale, which induces seborrheic dermatitis.8
Reply:Try Emu Oil. It's over the counter..try health food stores like Real Foods or similar. It comes in a small glass container or you can find it on-line too...as well as read about it. I think it works surprisingly well. You can also mix it with your topical treatment and it will act as a carrier to help penetrate your skin better..it has the smallest molecular size, or something like that...you should read on-line about it...it's worth checking out. Also, stress factor is huge for all skin issues, breath!

Bio oil or palmers or mederma works best for dermatitis scars and chicken pox scars?

2010-08-20T01:04:00.002-07:00

can someone tell me which one is the best for removing scars. thanks.

Bio oil or palmers or mederma works best for dermatitis scars and chicken pox scars?
I add glycolic acid to my body creams etc.

There is a good canadian site www.larachem.com - they sell a good range of peels.

A word of caution - use sparingly.

Glycolic can give great results, but dont try to rush it on any sort of application - I use three to four drops of 50% twice a day in my skin care. Whilst not necessarily what the peel priducts are sold for, it is a great ongoing maintenance routine and my skin has never been healthier.

I also use it on other parts of the bod other than face.

It has helped rejunvenate the skin on the back of my hands which had been knocked around by the sun, and can be helpful in lessening scarring.

READ LOTS, tread gently. You will get good long term results.
Reply:I've already answered your other question with

MADERMA

go to a dermatologist , they can get you a prescription.
Reply:Bio Oil is terrific stuff, but don't expect a quick result - keep using it faithfully.

clear weed

What is the best shampoo for those with sebhorrheic dermatitis?

2010-08-20T01:04:00.001-07:00

I have the condition...and it's aggravating. I'm an African American female....and I grew up with the stigma that if you wash kinky/afro textured hair too often, it gets dry and breaks off. Regardless...I'm desperate! What is the best shampoo to use for this condition...and if anyone has any experience with black hair...what are the effects of me using the shampoo daily/twice a week as recommended. (Mind you..my hair is natural....completely void of any harsh chemicals like relaxers. I colored it, but that was about 3 months ago)

What is the best shampoo for those with sebhorrheic dermatitis?
Nizoral shampoo. It used to be by prescription only but now you can get it over the counter.
Reply:Seborhhea is fungal in nature, the best thing is to find an anti-fungal shampoo over the counter. The local pharmacist will show you where they are. I think Selsun is an anti-fungal shampoo.

What do you use as soap & lotion for atopic dermatitis? Thank you.?

2010-08-20T01:04:00.000-07:00

My kids Nathan (5 yrs old) %26amp; Hannah (1 yr old) are now taking Prednisone10 and Allerta due to the persistent allergies and itchiness, please recommend an alternative, maybe a soap or lotion that i can use to go away with the streroids and cream.

Thank you.

What do you use as soap %26amp; lotion for atopic dermatitis? Thank you.?
Mitch, your kids will most likely outgrow dermatitis like most kids do. No need for steroids, you are right to be wary. As for the soap: the more neutral the better: Dove is good. For the lotion: look into naturopathic ones (a plethora out there). In my case (I'm an adult, though) the anti-eczema cream from http://www.champori.com worked the best.

Cheers,

Bernadette

Could hyperthyroidism cause skin problems (oily skin, acne, seborrheic dermatitis)?

2010-08-20T01:03:00.003-07:00

im a 23 year old male and have never had skin problems on my face until the past 3-6 months. i've gotten fairly bad seb derm on my face and scalp, along with some acne on my face, back, chest, and arms. my skin (epecially my forehead and face) is extremely oily, when i've never had oily skin before. i've also been feeling fatigued so i got some bloodwork done about 3 months ago. the paperwork got messed up so i didnt get the test results until today, when the doctor told me my throid levels were high. i got more bloodwork and will get the new results soon.

i'm wondering, could the hyperthyroidim be causing the skin problems? i've never had skin problems on my face until now. my entire body is also itchy even in spots that look normal.

Could hyperthyroidism cause skin problems (oily skin, acne, seborrheic dermatitis)?
Yes. One of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism could be oily skin because the normal sweating process is affected by a dysfunctional thyroid. (Your sweat becomes acidic and the skin has a greasy look and feel.) (I had the opposite effect: Dry skin.)

Good luck with your hyperthyroidism and I hope you're feeling 100% soon.

How will i get rid of scar cause by dermatitis or eczema?

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Your question did not say what kind of scar and how your scars look like.

To get rid of scars, your skin must first recover from the eczema first. That means, no more itching and scratching so that healing can take place.

Continue to avoid triggers to a flare up in your eczema. Consume supplements known to be excellent for skin.

Use emollient oils to apply on your eczema like neem or emu.

Getting rid of scars is not an easy process and will have to be addressed both internally and externally.

For more ideas, refer to the source of information.

How will i get rid of scar cause by dermatitis or eczema?
Check with a dermatologist, alot of lazer treatments are being done now for scar removal.
Reply:Try washing

peacock plant

What is the best treatment for my dog's dermatitis?

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He's a small dog and scratches most of the time.

What is the best treatment for my dog's dermatitis?
it depends on whats causing the dermatitis. could be fleas, inhaled allergies, contact allergies, food, mites, dry skin...

without knowing the cause of it its hard to say what the treatment would be. you could start with a good flea/ tick preventative, quality food, and a trip to your vet.
Reply:I would suggest seeing your vet and getting a proper diagnosis as to what is exactly the problem. Hopefully they will have some information on how to handle this and manage at home once you know what it is.
Reply:I would try adding some simple supplements to his diet. Essential fatty acids like fish oil will strengthen his skin and coat. This is his first defense against environmental irritants as well as allergens. Good quality supplements are available everywhere. You could use simple cod fish oil available in the drug or grocery store. You will be amazed at what it can do.
Reply:also, you might try switching his food to one like canidae all life stages. it is great for dogs with itching. my dog used to scratch all the time, she hardly ever scratches now since switching to this food. good luck.

Does any of you girls suffer from autoimmune progesterone dermatitis?

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Or do you know someone else affected by this desease?

Could you tell me please about your experience?That would be of great help...Thank you so much!

Does any of you girls suffer from autoimmune progesterone dermatitis?
I don't, but my sister suffers from eczema, which is worse around her period and I had no idea it might actually have been diagnosed as such. So sorry i can't help at the mo, but thanks for the info.
Reply:umm no sorry i dont know any one who has that i have never even heard of it
Reply:auto what???
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