Ichthyosis and irritant dermatitis
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Does anyone have experience on this.
Have been patch tested twice and both came back negative.
My dermatologist just tells me it's the ichthyosis that's producing the scales.
I had not bathed for 3 weeks and although my skin was dry and tight was not scaly and falling off like snow. The moment I put on an emollient (arms, legs, buttocks and stomach) the skin it irritated, flaking, burning and red looking.
Why is this happening and what is the next step to take.
This has been happening for the past year and I'm now extremely frustrated and depressed about it.
I hope someone can help me.
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mrsmop nicole22603
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Hello Nicole, I'm sorry you are having such a bad time http://www.ichthyosis.org.uk/
This gives you the support group web address
nicole22603 mrsmop
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The only solution is to use emollients but I am absolutely certain these emollients are irritating my skin.
Trying to find out what and why is becoming exhausting financially and emotionally.
mrsmop nicole22603
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Have you tried contacting the support group?
nicole22603 mrsmop
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I'm 38 and have had the condition all my life, it has been in remission for 20 years.
I used fairy washing powder 1 year ago and it had flared the ichthyosis up.
Untill then I used surf lavender liquid, dove soap and vacaeline derma care body moisturiser.
If I used anything else it irritated my skin, but then I could always go back to what I usually used and my skin would calm down.
mrsmop nicole22603
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http://www.ichthyosis.org.uk/contact-details/ http://www.britishskinfoundation.org.uk/SkinInformation/AtoZofSkindisease/Ichthyosis.aspx
I hope there is something in amongst this, that might help you
lilsky nicole22603
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nicole22603
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So I just have to manage. I currently had a reaction to my hair dye and toothpaste. The stuff I have a reaction to is getting longer. I guess they won't be satisfied until I end up in hospital with a severe reaction.
NHS is a joke!
mrsmop nicole22603
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I have just started to use Corsodyl toothpaste, it is SLS free and, so far, seems ok. It has a baking soda base
I don't know about hair dyes, I have never used them
Can you try using washing soda to wash your clothes? I know that white vinegar makes them very soft and removes all residues, you use about a cup to a wash.
kyera84884 nicole22603
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