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Skin flare up’s help!

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adambrownb
adambrownb

Hi guys. I have been getting skin flare ups lately and i am worried. I get the problem on my groin, under my arms, on my fore arms and around my eyed which look awful. I spoke to a doctor over the phone who gave me some cream which hasn't touched it. I have tried a lot of creams but it keeps bothering me. Any idea what it could be? Please see pics. Thanks imageimageimageimage

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  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee adambrownb

    Posted

    Which cream did your doctor give you? I'm guessing it is probably a steroid which should work if your rash was some sort of eczema.Can I suggest you try washing the areas in a dandruff shampoo with Ketoconazole or Selenium Sulphide as the active ingredient, leaving it on the affected area for 2 minutes then washing off with plenty of water. Do be very careful doing this around your eye. Dry the areas well and then use a cream with clotrimazole as the main ingredient. Use a small amount on each area and rub in well. Look for Canesten cream in your chemist/pharmacy. If this makes the areas worse then discontinue at once.You may have to treat the areas for a while before it clears completely and it may come back occasionally.

    • adambrownb
      adambrownb Marina_Dee

      Posted

      Hi Marina

      My doctor gave me Lamisil cream which didn't work!! I had another phone consultation to day and another doctor says it looks like Eczema and suggested I see my gp to arrange a patch test. Can you recommend any good cream for this?

  • clair15856
    clair15856 adambrownb

    Posted

    A flare-up is one of the terms used to describe the phase when skin is at its most irritable. A flare-up is also known as the 'active phase' or acute phase of the disease and symptoms include the following: Itchy or intensely itchy skin. It may be sore too, and some people experience a burning sensation

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