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ShaynaCat
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Wed May 15, 2013 10:58 am  |
| I've had very itchy, white, flakey, maybe inch long patches of skin on my hands and especially my feet for as long as i can remember. When i was a kid embarrassment kept me from going to the doctor. There are several of them and they usually group together causing one large area of this. There are never any bumps. They itch like crazy and it drives me literally crazy. I have to stop myself from scratching so hard i bleed. I really need help with this so any ideas of what it is and home or otc remedies will be greatly appreciated. I've thought about it being psoriasis or eczema or maybe even athletes foot...but I've had it since i was little and Im 23 now... Sometimes it goes away and comes bat nothing to do with the seasons.Is there any way i can attach a picture? |
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Wed May 15, 2013 3:08 pm |
What stops you from going to the doctor now that you are adult?
Surely it would be the most constructive step you could take on your own behalf. |
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ShaynaCat
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Thu May 16, 2013 2:04 pm |
| Honestly money...i got let go.do u have any ideas? |
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Thu May 16, 2013 4:57 pm |
| It sounds like it could be eczema. Have you tried an over the counter cortisone cream to see if it would help? DS had eczema as a baby, and we were told it could be a sign of food allergies. I was nursing him and the food I was eating was affecting him. Testing determined he had multiple food allergies and once I eliminated the foods from my diet his skin cleared up. He still has occasional flare ups though but not near as bad. |
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Thu May 16, 2013 10:56 pm |
To be honest shayna I dont think any ideas I have could be productive, it seems you already got it covered with your own speculations.
You thought already it could be eczema or psoriasis or athletes foot. What did you do about the condition, in response to those possibilities that you realised? |
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Fri May 17, 2013 6:47 am |
Shame, sweetheart, this is obviously distressing for you. You should talk to the dispensing chemist at your drug store, this will cost you nothing and they are trained to give information and advice. I agree, it is time to see a doc. Doctors often have sample medications which they can give you - although you may have to enquire, their office should also be able to tell you how to obtain cheaper medication: also drugstores often have their own schemes or cards to help reduce costs. Some chemists, like CVS, have drop in clinics where you don't need an
appointment: however, since these are usually managed by nurse practicioners, they are limited asto what they can prescribe, and may advise you to see a doctor anyway, which would add to your frustration.
There are newer drugs available to help manage psoriasis, although it appears difficult to cure, if this is the problem.
If this is really not an option, you could try otc lamisil or a similar antifungal, sometimes these take a long period of time to treat, and you have most probably tried it already. But it may not be fungus.
If its hives, they are often brought on by allergies, or stress apparently. If that is the case otc allergy meds may help or a cream like benedryl, which will help the itching too. As a last resort you could try an elimination diet - details on the web - to see if its food related.
However, I really think that after all this time a visit to a dermatologist or doc may be the only way to find a cure. Do you ever see a doc? You could bring this up at any visit.
Good luck. |
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