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12 months of this and getting worse

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marc-2961
marc-2961

i started getting the odd red mark just over 12 months ago, since them these have developed and are getting worse, continually !, i have been to countless dr and dermos all of which say its just common folliculitis, clear up withing a week or so, but its lies, some of these are the same now as they were 12months ago, im sick of being palmed off with no help and fed lie after lied. i need help/ answers. im feeling really low in my self esteem and honestly feel helpless and disgusting.

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  • moon53540
    moon53540 marc-2961

    Posted

    have you been given any treatment like any antibiotic or antifungal medication?

    • marc-2961
      marc-2961 moon53540

      Posted

      yes ive been on a 6 month course of lymecycline (had no effect) and i have just strarted (3 weeks in) on a course of erythromicin tablets again so far i have seen no improvement, but further deterioration. 😦

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