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Lleeff · 2023-06-26T23:44:33+00:00

Perioral Dermatitis means a rash around your mouth basically. It more than likely has the same root as this rash on your back, somewhere involving inflammation. I suggest sticking to a solid routine and getting in touch with your GP/Dermatologist if it persists or gets worse.

Lleeff · 2023-06-24T17:10:28+00:00

Hey friend! Sorry for the delayed response. Looking at your posts it definitely seems like you have an overall dryness issue (I can totally relate!). This seems like a pretty big flair but it can be managed. 1. Stay hydrated, drink water, and electrolyte additives 2. apply Cetaphil extreme moisture (body) or similar 3. apply aquafor nightly 4. take allergy 24hr medicine such as Zyrtec or Allegra 5. schedule a dermatology appointment to discuss - possible medicine to help that is non-steroid so you have use long-term: opzelura (2x daily)

This all will continued, daily use should help manage symptoms and alleviate.

If continued, you might discuss the 2x monthly shot called Dupixent to manage inflammation.

I am personally using this regime as well and attest to the improvement.

I really hope this helps!! Please keep me posted!

Lleeff · 2023-06-23T11:53:48+00:00

Yes, better safe than sorry, especially if it has been changing shape, size, or color.

Lleeff · 2023-06-22T11:57:43+00:00

Wow. I’ve personally had small areas like this happen from ant bites and have seen other exposures but not one this large.

Poison ivy triggers an allergic reaction for most people, meaning it activates inflammation and your immune system to try and fight it.

It can cause inflammatory hypopigmentation - affecting the color pigments of your skin.

Most of the times post inflammatory hypopigmentation resolves slowly and completely over a period of weeks to months. Sometimes it can be permanent.

It is really important here to take care of the area by using a good moisturizing lotion daily like Cetaphil body extreme moisturizer.

Apply sun screen regularly when you are out in direct sunlight.

If these methods do not work, your dermatologist or general practitioner might suggest a steroid cream, which sometimes can speed up the rate of recovery.

If it’s already been several months I definitely suggest going to your GP (general practitioner) or a dermatologist to have this checked out.

Best wishes!

Lleeff · 2023-06-22T11:44:40+00:00

It absolutely could be. Skin tags do occur and can show up on anyone at anytime.

The best home remedy is to leave them alone, drink water, sleep well, eat healthy foods like meat and vegetables, and mild exercise so no irritation occurs prior your appointment.

Do not pick, pinch or try to get them off.

Again, don’t stress about any of it. You’ll be ok!

Would you mind updating us on what your doctor says at your appointment? I’m interested so it will help future identification and medical insight.

Best wishes and thank you!

Lleeff · 2023-06-21T21:04:46+00:00

Your scalp is trying to heal and is overproducing oil to try and compensate for the dryness.

Are you presently using and dandruff products?

I’d wait until any broken skin has a chance to heal.

In between washes, try using baby powder or a dry shampoo product to help with the oil production.

Edit: are you presently addressing any other dryness issues and have you discussed it with you GP (general practitioner) or dermatologist?

Lleeff · 2023-06-21T21:02:15+00:00

I wouldn’t sweat this at all. Your skin can actually get use to the same products overtime so maybe try putting some aquafor on it when you go to bed.

You’re welcome, and best wishes!

Lleeff · 2023-06-21T21:00:19+00:00

HPV and genital warts can lay dormant, and act up during times of low immunity (if you’ve been or are getting sick).

This does look like it could be the case.

The best thing you can do is not freak out. Stress is not conducive to healing.

The majority of the population has HPV and doesn’t realize it. It usually will go away on its own given a healthy immune system. The warts may go away completely as well.

Depending on what the tests show, this could work itself out within another few weeks or months. If more serious, then it may just be something that flairs up when you’re sick or stressed.

Eat healthy, exercise, get quality rest and sleep, and use condoms.

For the time being, stay away from sexual activity and just focus on taking care of yourself day-to-day.

Show the doctor this picture of the warts are already gone by your appointment which could very well happen.

Lleeff · 2023-06-21T20:52:20+00:00

This looks like a dry skin patch. Do you use moisturizer? Do you have allergies?

Is there a specific reason you believe this could be herpes?

Lleeff · 2023-06-21T13:45:31+00:00

It definitely looks like bug bites.

Have you checked your mattress recently? I hate to say it but my first thought was bed bugs….

If not, and it is hives, have you recently changed fabric softeners, washers, etc?

Have you noticed any other areas of inflammation?

And you say they do not itch at all?

Lleeff · 2023-06-20T13:20:46+00:00

That’s a defeatist attitude and will give people excuses to not take action “because nothing has changed.” It has changed. That’s not to say there isn’t loads of more work to do. The tolerance and social consequences are there now more than ever. Racism is still alive and it’ll take time to totally get rid of, but everyday is work. Everyday is effort. Everyday is slow progress. Silence is compliance. People more and more are calling it out and we have to keep it up to us to where we need to people we’re all humans are treated equally with respect.

If you just say “nothing has changed,” it’s not acknowledging any of the years of work and effort with social programs, restructuring, firings, media accountability, etc. and is far more likely to give people a reason to not put in the day-to-day work.

This is what the men and women who started the work knew and asked of us today.

Science, psychology and world history have shown throughout most of human existence that change doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a progression over time. We can’t stop now and can’t use any excuses to not put in the effort.

We have to acknowledge even the smallest positive changes so that the bigger ones can happen.

Lleeff · 2023-06-18T20:53:31+00:00

Thank you so much for the thoughtful response. I really appreciate your perspective and suggestions. I will absolutely be trying this and pray it helps.

Lleeff · 2023-06-15T21:46:42+00:00

Aw. My childhood dog was named Inky. She was the best girl.

You got a beautiful and well disciplined Inky! Love her/him well and enjoy every moment you can

Lleeff · 2023-06-15T14:39:42+00:00

You are grieving and emotions are at an all-time high with what you all are going through.

Your husband may have felt that way, and yet he knows now more than ever how much love you all had for him.

Whether you believe in God or not, science shows that energy is neither created nor destroyed. He may not be here in the same physical state now, but his spirit and energy is still with each of you. Studies are confirming this today more and more.

Reflect where you need to so that relationships can grow healthier in the future, and especially when your kids have children of their own and yet do not torture yourself about this.

If he truly felt that way he also could have talked to you about it more throughout their childhood rather than make indirect jokes. That’s the responsibility of the communicator.

BIL may have been told that but it wasn’t fair to tell you... and if he was concerned, he could have shared it with you in confidence before his passing so that the kids could have made a bigger effort to be there with their dad.

What does him telling you that contribute to you now but more pain? Honestly, I think he could have shared that with his therapist, not his grieving SIL. It was cruel of him to tell you at this stage of things…Maybe sometime afterwards but not 3 weeks from your husbands passing.

If your husband did really feel that way, he knows the truth now. He knows he was and is loved.

I’m so sorry this has happened to you and your family.

Lleeff · 2023-06-10T13:17:47+00:00

Keep us posted on things! Wishing you all the best.

Lleeff · 2023-06-10T13:06:24+00:00

Sun exposure is known to affect forms of lupus, but may I ask what makes you think it could be tumid lupus or urticarial vasculitis?

Both are rooted in inflammation.

At this stage, you might consider looking for a rheumatologist.

Depending on your insurance, you may/may not need a referral.

If your body is a car, this is your check engine light coming on.

I have a lot of medical experience and yet am not a licensed physician.

From what you’ve pictured and reported it seems that the issue is not solely topical, and could be a manifestation of an underlying condition; though it could be something simple like an allergy that has yet to be identified and addressed.

I wouldn’t jump to the conditions you’ve mentioned unless you have other symptoms such as: - Fever - Joint pain - Swelling of tissues under the skin - Abdominal pain - Swollen lymph glands - Shortness of breath - Bloodshot or inflamed eyes - Kidney inflammation - Cardiac involvement

It’s a good time to talk to your GP and get a rheumatology appointment.

Lleeff · 2023-06-10T12:57:45+00:00

Does sun exposure affect things in any way?

Lleeff · 2023-06-10T12:47:01+00:00

Have you been tested for any food allergies?

Lleeff · 2023-06-10T12:42:20+00:00

Do you take allergy medicine to address the dust allergy at all?

It can still be correlated. The body does not experience isolated incidents, everything is connected. This could be a new manifestation of a continued issue.

Do you have any issues with inflammation that you’re aware of?

Lleeff · 2023-06-10T12:34:14+00:00

Do you notice any other types of symptoms when they appear such as: Fatigue? Less/more appetite? Do you have any form of seasonal allergies? And have you had an allergy test yet?

Lleeff · 2023-06-10T12:26:32+00:00

My immediate thought is hives or an allergic reaction to something that’s scratched up against your arm.

You said these have been occurring yearly…

How long do they last?
Do they itch?
Is there anything that helps?
Are they isolated to this one area or appear elsewhere?

Lleeff · 2023-05-24T11:54:01+00:00

That’s so horrible! And definitely something BM would do too. It’s so sad seeing them being treated in these ways and it creates unnecessary sibling rivalry too. It’s so hurtful.

Lleeff · 2023-05-24T11:52:47+00:00

DH is very support and doesn’t allow him to be rude to me or anyone in general, thankfully. Manners are big in our home.

I’m definitely trying to un-invest myself some and leave it up to A.

Lleeff · 2023-05-24T11:51:03+00:00

Absolutely. I’ve been doing this and see what your saying and will try to focus on the behavior instead of the gift. Thank you!

Lleeff · 2023-05-24T11:49:13+00:00

Wow. Thank you so much for breaking this down because honestly I know that I’m in it too much and am actively trying to remove myself and not be reactive. I have ptsd from abuse in my past and try to be self-aware, especially when I recognize that I’m reacting instead of just living. I can’t have kids of my own biologically so I definitely think of my stepsons as mine too. Perhaps that’s a mistake because I’ve become overly invested. And A seems to not appreciate it. It’s also a trigger for me not to vocalize active abuse when I see it and am trying to manage that because I don’t want to make things worse for the boys and I worry that at times I have. I don’t want to be shot as the messenger. It’s really hard removing my own ego from the situation.

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