Conditions
Dermatitis
This is not a condition in itself, but rather a catch all term used to describe a number of conditions that cause inflammation of the skin. Conditions which dermatitis can cover include eczema, psoriasis and allergic reactions, as well as a number of very rare skin complaints. It is normally an initial diagnosis that is subsequently clarified after a visit to a dermatologist.
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I have a strange rash on my chest between my pecs and on the opposite side on my back and my lower back.They vary in colour e.g. front rash is quite dark and stands out from my skin, the upper back is quite light and the lower back is very dark. I have noticed this quite recently since my father died. I have been given a cream called Nizoral and I was wondering does anyone know what this is? It does not itch me at all. Thanks
My hands and feet are very dry, they get very itchy but also very sore. Layers and layers of skin come off. When I shower/bath and wash the dishes there so irritable I can't bare to touch anything. I try using different creams but nothing works. There at there mostly itchy when I get hot. It's knocked my confidence. Please help
hi everyone, as soon as I start jogging or running, I get this censation of having a bad Rush mainly on my legs and bottom with an urgent feeling of scratching to calm the itchiness down. I get so frustrated from this itchiness that has been ruining my life for about 25years and from stopping me persue a sport I love most. I am desperate to find help to this condition. Many thanks.
hi i have raised spot like lumps on my shoulders, neck, chest i have been given lots of creams lotions and potions but to no avail. it does seem to be worse in the heat and itches like mad. I have had this for years and i wondered whether having a coil could be something to do with it? As no one seems to know what it is. Please help. Charmaine 39 yrs.
hi am 14 and i have a two patches of red under my nose. it can get really dry and itchy so i put mositerizer on it but it dosnt work. got any tips or advise?
I had this condition a while ago, and the doctor told me it was some form of dematitis. Don't use any make up or face washes - simple products are best because they're perfume free. Go and see your doctor and they will give you some cream for it.
hi, i have a small collection of lumps/spots on the back of my neck goin into my scalp which r quite sore as if i hav a creek in my neck. ive had this for a week + its gettin worse...wat can this b? thanx
heya, i have a skin problem that is really bothering me. does anyone know how i can talk to any of those doctors from '' embarassing bodies '' that seem to know alot? do they have their own clinics? is there a phone number i can phone? i really need help
Hi i have sore finger tips then after a while they crack open and are so red and sore. I have tried every cream i also have the same on my heals. I use alot of cream on my hands and feet but sometimes get very dry. I drink alot of water so it can`t be that. I take alot of medication so could it be that. When i get it my finger are so sore i can`t use them, and i can`t walk as my heals are very painful and sore to walk on. I hope someone out there can suggest some cream to use.
i have dry cracked skin on my hands, and a bit on my heals my heals arnt so bad i think it is just a bit of dry skin but my hands are terrible my doctor recommended i got a high ph moisturiser with little or no purfume in it because high perfumed moisturiser could make it worse and it stings
i keep getting a dry flaky itchy line of skin all along my hairline and just under the beginning of my hair, it looks like a bad case of dandruff, its not always there and i cant seem to pinpoint why it comes back when it does, any suggestions anybody? im 48
I have had a problem with scaly type cracks as if the skin is delaminating on my feet they also seem very dry. Lamisil cream helped a bit but it has come back. It is really hard to explain but when you are swimming you feel as if the water gets in and its is creepy and can get sore.
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