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Dermatitis (caused by acne)

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dariaiwon
dariaiwon

Hello,

For the past few months I have struggled with dermatitis (on and off, mostly off). At the beginning of summer it was really bad because I had hormone related breakouts. I went to a GP and they prescribed me some kind of topical steroid cream. It all got better, than an couple months later my skin broke out really bad because of my hormones. I went to have my contraception pill changed and went to a few beauty skin clinics. I ended up going back to a GP, this time I made sure they specialised in dermatology. He said my dermatitis was not like normal dermatitis and that it was actually caused by acne, which is very plausible. He put me on lymecycline and said that it should get better after a month of taking it, and if it ever flares up again just start taking the other pack. My skin has now been great for a few months now, no breakouts, however every now and again my chin area (only area in which I get the acne induced dermatitis) will flare up a bit, and even now that I'm on the second pack of lymecycline it's getting a bit dry again. I was just wondering whether anyone has any suggestions of what could be causing it because it's no longer the acne, could it be an allergy or an intolerance etc etc. I eat a really healthy diet and drink a lot of water. I just don't want to always be taking lymecycline as it's harsh on your body and I believe in trying to fix the root of all problems rather than temporarily masking them.  

Please help,

D

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  • brown45840
    brown45840 dariaiwon

    Posted

    Hi Dariaiwon,

    it would be great if the doctors could give you a definitive diagnosis, that way it could be treated properly. Yes, you could have developed an allergy. One thing you need to be conscious of is stress. Stress can cause skin problems and make them worse. Good luck!

  • priya456
    priya456 dariaiwon

    Posted

    Dermatitis is a general term for skin inflammation. The skin will typically appear dry, swollen, and red. The condition can have many causes, but it’s not contagious.

    Dermatitis can be uncomfortable for some. How itchy your skin may feel can range from mild to severe. Certain types of dermatitis can last a long time, while others may flare up, depending on the season, exposures, or stress. Some types are more common in children, and others are more common in adults. You may find relief from dermatitis with medications and topical creams.

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