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noelle_99018
noelle_99018

i have read dozens of articles on the net regarding this skin condition, however, is there anyone out there who is over 45 and suffers from this? i have recently got over a virus i contracted from my 3 year old son, and suddenly i have this disease, i have gone to the doctors today to get a blood test done to rule out other disease such as HIV etc. i dont mind so much the spots, but the constant itchy is driving me insane

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  • montyjam
    montyjam noelle_99018

    Posted

    I am 57 and haven't been formally diagnosed yet but will know more after meeting with the doctor today.
  • denise2007
    denise2007 noelle_99018

    Posted

    My daughter had this at age 6. Only relief she got was from Head and Shoulders Dandruff shampoo. Put on and let air dry...the zinc does something to get rid of it plus controls the itching. Hope this helps! God Bless from. Kentucky in United States
    • denise2007
      denise2007

      Posted

      I wish I could post a photo of her back...she had it bad....shampoo, totally got rid of it and never came back. smile
    • noelle_99018
      noelle_99018 denise2007

      Posted

      hi there, how exactly did you use the head and shoulders? did you use it like normal body wash? or?????
  • montyjam
    montyjam noelle_99018

    Posted

    I put it on my wet skin while in the shower and let it sit for a few minutes. I also used it as a bubble generator in my bath.
    • rinni90551
      rinni90551 montyjam

      Posted

      which version of head and shoulders exactly? Also what is the last stage of PR..how do.i know its going?
    • denise2007
      denise2007 rinni90551

      Posted

      Any version of head and shoulders works..even generic version from dollar general. But it works better if you let it dry on your skin and leave it on there. After few days you should notice them itching less and color will fade also and they will just disappear. Only thing that worked for my daughter, and she had it all over her back. Hope this helps! smile

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