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 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.
Hi i'm 45 and I have dry and scaly skin on my armpits and it has been there on and off for over a year. I have used canestan and timodene cream, but not completely cleared up. Please help.
hi im 13yrs old, i think i have an alergic reaction on the top of my ears as it started ot as bloches then turned into skin peeling and all crispy please can u help??
I get this when I get sunburn on my ears. Could it have been sunburn? It's easy to forget to put cream on the tops of your ears and the sun shines right down on them!
- red sore - antiseptic cream helps pain - cream does not make it go away, but rather subdues it - unrelatedly at the same time antifungal tablets did not work (nor OTC lamisil or mycil, canesten), but did not cause - With use of antiseptic, v itchy - without, sore, weeping, cracks, rather more sore and not itchy - anogenital region - afraid of using hydrocortisone cream in case it is infection - tried emolients - don't seem to work, rather seem to make the skin more prone to being cut in the sore inflamed area - sweat/ sweaty nights seem to help (don't know if that is of significance)
Hi, I'm am in a hell of a lot of pain, on the join between my vagina and my legs there is patches of skin which are incredibly itchy, if I itch them they then begin to weep. The skin does peel and it does heal over, but it is incredibly painful and I find myself not able to move my legs. I have used thrush creams before and I don't think it is an STI, and it only occurs sometimes, its not constantly like this.
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I have dermatitis and im only 13. I have cream for it but why do i have it at my age, whats the cause? My dr said it will go with the cream which it does. But i get it often and just wondering why?
Hi,my cousin is 27 and two years ago developed a skin condition on her fingers and back of the hands.It starts with pink spots with white centre,becoming red purple after few days.Sometimes are itchy and sometimes the hands swell up so much she can't move her fingers, become purple and gets pins and needles. She had lots of tests(she also has a bad acnea on her face only)and was put on antibiotics,cortizon and vitamins(A and D2)that sometimes work sometimes don't.she also had some cream that helped with the dryness. Last summer they got better but as the winter came started up again and the same treatment doesn't work that well any more.The acnea got a little better but the hands got worse,they seem to take turns.Can you please help as she doesn't know what else to try.Thank you.x
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Hi i have dry skin on my testicals tat sometimes when its gets bad the skin cracks and stings.other times its real itchy and uncomfortable.does anybody no wat this is and how it can be treated
Hi, i hope you can answer my question My mum has a really bad skin condition shes had it for over a year and hospitals cant diagnose this condition she recently found out her adrenaline gland isnt working properly so i dont know if thats got anything to do with it. The only way i can describe the spots is they look like cigarette burns and they are really itchy and they tend to calm down and then flare back up its crazy my mum has noticed that brown things come out of the skin i dont know if thats dry blood or something they are all over her body. Please help i cant think what to do and its destroying my life aswell as my mums
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Hi since christmas i have had sores on my stomach which are spreading to my leg back ect. It all started with just a small sore on my scar from a hysterectomy these sore become ulcer like holes some deep some superficial. The gp's have tried a mixture of different creams and lotions ect fucibet honey. These are noe being dressed by nurses everyother day with comfeel they leak fluid constantly the consultant has said it is severe dermititus but the soap substitute and steriod cream still dont seem to be helping. When they eventually heel they are leaving horrible looking scars and then another area seems to be breaking out, swabs are coming back clear and ive been on constant antibiotics the pain sometimes is that severe i require oral morphine. Im looking for a mirical and hoping someone can help me
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