My grandmother passed away in 2001, primarily due to Lupus. I’ve been worried that I may have/get Lupus (since it is a genetically transmitted disease). I have common flare ups of a rash that i thought was eczema, but recently have thought could be related to Lupus. Could Lupus cause Eczema? Are they linked somehow?
Thanks!
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Posted by: Alan in Contact Dermatitis, tags: Aldehyde., Cinnamic, Contact, Dermatitis, From, Linked, Lips, Mos., Over, Suffering
My lips are swollen, raw, crusting…. Sometimes the skins on my lips turns white then sloughs off in a seemingly never-ending cycle.
I can’t eat normally and everything I drink has to come through a straw.
I have been to several dermatologists and had 2 seperate biopsies. Those results were normal and as well as bloodwork. I have shown an immediate sensitivity to cinnamic aldehyde through a patch test and I am being treated with topical steroids. I have also eliminated all toothtpastes, gums, and mouthwashes from my routine. After many months I am still suffering and need answers….. Is my condition really a result of cinnamic aldehyde or is there something else going on? Will there be any relief for my condition ??? Does any one know anything to help me??
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I have severe atopic dermatitis (eczema). Here’s the thing. When I’m stressed, I itch more. When I get really itchy, I get stressed about it. This has escalated into screaming fits before (I’m not proud). My dermatologist concludes that I have panic attack disorder and she prescribed me Doxepin. The doxepin has only stopped the itching and stress in the sense that I can’t itch in my sleep. Its only effect has been sleep. So, is there a link between skin conditions and panic attacks, or is my dermatologist wrong on this one? Also, how I go about asking for a change from the doxepin. I hate it.
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