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 Posted: 01/31/06 - 19:01 Post subject: Itchy skin in dry or cold weather |
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Hello, I have periodically quite
itchy skin near the lower calves.
It's rarely if ever during the summer. It usually comes on during
winter or during other cold and dry
parts of the season.
I found that if I don't itch, which
is quite hard because it is a rather burning sensation type of itch. But, I find if I can avoid
itching it goes away after awhile.
But, when I first experienced this I did itch and the skin became slightly red/pink for awhile. Then it went away. It basically only is around the part of my lower that
doesn't have any hair. And, it doesn't occur on my feet.
I wonder is this a form of psoriasis? I hope this isn't a fungus type of infection that comes and goes.
I hope someone has a clue.
Thanks in advance. |
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| Posted: 02/02/06 - 12:35 Post subject: |
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Hi! Why do you suspect psoriasis? Does anyone in your family has it? It does run in families.
I have a friend who suffers from psoriasis and believe me I don’t think you have it. Although, there are many forms of psoriasis and the effects can be mild, all psoriasis cause some sort of flaking, red skin lesions covered with silvery scales ie skin grow much faster than normal and form red, scaling patches.
The most common sites for psoriasis are scalp, elbows, knees and joints although any part of the skin may become involved, even genitals.
I have similar problems to yours but it happens on my hands. It shows up in winter time only, especially when I wash something (dishes or cloths or bathroom). My hands become red first, then I get some weird steins, it gets all flaky and then my skin cracks. It is very irritating and it makes me feel 50.
Whenever I decide to go and see dermatologist, this thing disappears.
So, I decided to go and tell my story.
The doc told me, this is so common for winter time and that many women complain about it. She prescribed me an ointment to use when I have an out break and another hand cream to use on regular basis. SO, nothing much and nothing special.
Psoriasis is really debilitating disease….i don’t think you have it…The best way to find out is to visit a dermatologist when this is happening. This is the only way they can realize what it is. |
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| Posted: 10/30/08 - 23:00 Post subject: psoriasis |
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your pharmacist wasn't doing his/her job. petrolatum (petroleum jelly) works well. so does coal tar (distillate) and salicylic acid in petrolatum - will require prescription (any MD). you can even add a steroid.
psoriasis is confirmed by the pin-point red dots on skin beneath the silver scales.
DON'T remove scales. it triggers a flare.
meh....
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