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Re: Skin Rashes?From: anonymous@obgyn.netTue Apr 19 22:17:56 2005
Thanks Rachel, that really does help. What foods do you eat that reduce the rashes? I've cut dairy products, caffeine, and iodine (I love seafood), but nothing seems to affect the "super rash". Also, I am hooked on Bath and Body Works lotion, it's supposedly "All natural" but it's scented. Should I change? Thanks - Tamera At Tue, 19 Apr 2005, Rachel wrote: > >Tamera, women with endo are likely to have other auto-immune diseases >along with their endo. What you're describing on your arms is very >familiar, but I can't remember what it could be. Anyway, you should see >a dermatologist. Once you're diagnosed, you can look for some >alternative things to help. I have eczema-like patches on about 20% of >my body, and I itch almost everywhere most of the time. It comes and >goes with diet changes, and actually gets better when I use mostly >natural products. One thing, don't use ANYTHING that contains >petroleum-based products. Baby Oil/Mineral Oil is BAD! Use olive oil, >almond oil, or jojoba oil on your skin. They nourish your skin, and >your skin will absorb them, unlike mineral oil. Also, try Tom's of >Maine bodywash. I also LOVE their unsented bar soap. When you have >skin problems, every chemical that touches your skin can irritate it. Go >natural. Also, eliminate your fabric softener, or find a natural >alternative. Seventh Generation makes one. And use a detergent free of >dyes and fragrance. Hope this helps! > >-- >Rachel > >At Tue, 19 Apr 2005, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >> >>I feel bad that I only post when I have a question. Maybe it's because >>I'm so new to this. I promise when I am more knowledge I will answer >>questions and post useful information =) Anyway, I have this horrible >>skin rash on my upper arms. Small bumps appear that look like mild acne >>and then they rupture and swell up and eventually scab over. It looks >>similar to impetigo but it stays contained to my upper arms (i.e. it >>doesn't spread) and it seems to get worse w/ my monthly. Also, I'm very >>clean and I'm not around kids (though I would love to have like 10!). >>I've tried Bacrtoban, prescription acne cream, oral antibiotics, nothing >>seems to work. I'm getting married in Aug. and its bad enough that I >>can barely have sex; I would at least like to look pretty in a wedding >>gown. I read somewhere that women w/ endo are prone to skin rashes. Is >>this true? Anyone else experience this? Maybe it's not the endo, I feel >>like I'm falling apart. Any advice would be great. Thanks - Tamera >
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