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Re: postpartum rash-to Dr. Marchbein
From: natalie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 24 Feb 2002 17:59:46 -0600 (CST)
So Dr. Marchbein, what I was wondering is if you have seen it following
a pregnancy. Honestly, I felt both of these doctors didn't seem to even
want to try to see what it might be from. It doesn't seem coincidental
that I have gotten it only after pregnancy.
Also, I never asked them about BCP. Could you please let me know if you
think these may or may not help?
At Sun, 24 Feb 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>I am not a doctor, but I have had a similiar experience. I got a rash
>similiar to what you desribed a couple of months after the birth of my
>last two sons. I was curious to know if the rash sometimes forms into
>circles that resemble ringworm. Mine too are extremely dry. I too went
>to a doctor and they were not able to tell me what it is. The
>medications and lotions didn't seem to help any.
>
>At Sun, 24 Feb 2002, Harvey S. Marchbein, MD wrote:
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>>If two dermatologists examining you could not determine what the problem
>>was, a gyn over the internet is helpless.
>>
>>Dr. M
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>>At Sat, 23 Feb 2002, anonymous wrote:
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>>>Hi...I delivered about 6 weeks ago, and about 1 week ago I developed a
>>>rash on the back of my arms and on my thighs, butt and hips. They are
>>>very small bumps accompanied by very, very dry skin and sometimes a
>>>prickly feeling (when laying in bed).
>>>
>>>I did get this same rash after the birth of my son almost 2 years ago
>>>(also about a month after the birth). I went to two different
>>>dermatologists. One just wanted to sell me all of her expensive creams
>>>and lotions. One had me use cortisone (or hydrocortisone, can't
>>>remember which). NOTHING worked. It lasted almost until I got pregnant
>>>again 11 months later.
>>>
>>>It really looks ugly and I am very self-conscious about my skin (not so
>>>much this time, but last time it was during the summer).
>>>
>>>Could this be caused by hormones??? I have always had a small rash on
>>>the back of my arms, but this is different. Does anyone know what
>>>causes this and is it related to the pregnancy ending? I plan on going
>>>on BCP. Will these help?
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