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The skin rash that refuses to die

Posted: Apr 16, 2016

Anyone got good skin rash remedies? I've had a rash on my left forearm for several YEARS.... it waxes and wanes, but is always dry and plaque-like. Very similar to psoriasis, but my arthritis is osteo, not inflammatory, so I'm pretty sure it's just some form of eczema. It's sometimes dry and scaly, sometimes weepy (especially when I scratch too much) and has become scarred as a result.

I've tried everything: Cortisone creams, dry skin creams, anti-itch creams, calamine, Noxema, Eucerin Skin-Calming, baby oil, you name it. All give only temporary relief. Can't see a dermatologist til next summer, when my Medicare Part B kicks in. Anyone had good results from any particular product on itchy rashes?

[scratch-scratch-scratch-scratch!]

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Honey and cinnamon - Chi-town Lady

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Use equal parts, spread over the affected area, and keep it on for 10-15 minutes, then wash off with warm water. It's very messy, but I used it successfully on two different skin rashes. Good luck.

Skin rash - VJ

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I would suggest trying to see a PCP or go to a clinic to get a diagnosis. We have psoriasis in our family and also arthritis (degenerative not psoriatic - it doesn't go hand in hand). I started with what was called a small "herald patch" for a long time before it really flared. Another of my relatives has something similar to that patch but it is not psoriasis. Best to know and try to get a jump on it before it overwhelms. It is horribly itchy and not many things helped mine. I did use things like Eucerin, zinc oxide, cortisone cream, and other OTC aids before it got bad. Hope you can get the help you need. Good luck.

Have you tried attacking it with diet rather than just ointments? - We are what we eat.

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In addition to a balanced and complete multivitamin daily, make sure you are getting enough healthy fats and oils in your diet (soy and canola aren't it). Take some cod liver oil every day for its vitamin D and A and omega-3 fatty acids. (You could try rubbing some of it into your scaly spot as well.) If you aren't living in the sun belt and spending time outdoors every day, you need vitamin D supplementation. In addition, eat a few nuts every day.

Use powdered kelp sprinkled on your food to replace some of the salt--it will give you a whole list of trace minerals. Make sure you are getting lots of vitamin C, particularly if you aren't eating at least 3 servings of fruit and 4 of a range of vegetables every day.

Acquired psoriasis can be linked to metabolic syndrome, so cut out the excess sugar and junk food.

If it were me ... - Gluten free

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That type of rash is notoriously associated with gluten. Mine went away ... no more itch ...with a gluten free diet. It was easy, too.

I've eaten gluten all my life. My rash seems - to have no specific triggers that - sm

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I can detect, other than too much sun makes it go crazy, regardless of whether I use sunscreen or not, though it'[s usually worse without sunscreen.

In a couple more months I'll finally have my Medicare in place, and a new doctor. Hopefully I can get a referral to a dermatologist, and maybe some answers.

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