Eczema on dark skin

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Avatar n tn i have similar dark patches on my body where i have had bad eczema and i was wondering if these would go away too. however, i am unsure if the dark skin on my forehead was caused by the eczema as my father has also had a similar problem his entire life. also, being slighlty embarresed by the problem, i have been wearing a fringe since the skin has become dark, though now i wonder if this somehow has contributed to the problem e.g. through dirt.
Avatar n tn E, dry skin lotion and the MD gave me fungal meds which have not helped. They have left dark spots on my chin which I can't conceal. Any ideas.
Avatar m tn I have the same issues with severe eczema and dark knuckles. Based on my researched, i think the medication steroid cream is the cause of the dark knuckle (over used). I will stop using the med steroid (clobetasol propionate) starting today. Hopefully it will turn back to normal pigmentation color in a week. I been losing sleep with this condition way too long.
Avatar n tn Hi, i have a rash on the inner part of my right and left thigh, its dark and it has bumps and is very itchy sometimes. Ii had it since i was young and never really found out the cause. I was always a chubby person so i'm guessing its because my legs rubbed together, but i'm not sure. What i would like to know is how could i permanently remove this problem and if the rubbing of my thighs together is really the problem and if so what is the treatment u recommend?
Avatar n tn The redness has gone away but it is very dry and the creases on my inner elbows are dark in colour. This is on both of my elbows. I moisturize the skin 3 times a day (with aveeno dermexa moisturizing cream) but it is still very dry.
Avatar n tn My 5 year old daughter has a circular skin discoloration on the back of her lower leg. We first noticed it about a month ago, but it has not gone away. We first thought it was a burn, but she was not burned. We then thought it might be a birth mark, but upon closer inspection found that the texture felt different than the surrounding skin. She also says that pressure on the area hurts. She also says that it hurts a little when she runs.
Avatar f tn Melanoma, Non-melanoma' 'Actinic or solar keratoses, is a concern because it can progress into cancer. Actinic keratoses are considered the earliest stage in the development of skin cancer, and are caused by long-term exposure to sunlight. They are the most common pre-malignant skin condition.' Avoid sun exposure, use calamine lotion and a medicated sun screen, wash your face several times, and talk to your skin specialist. You could read more about this at - http://www.fda.
Avatar f tn ve never been diagnosed with eczema but do have dry skin. Eczema and psoriasis can both itch. Hyperpigmentation can occur from our scratching. Were you told you might be prediabetic after a physical when they checked your lab work? Type 2 diabetes is preventable and you can do diet changes and exercise, weight control often to control it so it does not turn into the real deal. So, I'd work on that! There is something called Lichen Simplex Chronicus.
Avatar f tn I have frequent outbreaks of eczema on my hand, and the insides of my arms. In addition to all this, my upper lip has spots on it, and I have a dark ring around my mouth. I think the spots are from sun damage, as my lips were a very light pink when I was younger. The dark ring around my mouth goes away depending on what I eat. Its very irritating to be itchy and dry all the time, and I need a change. What recommendations do you have for very dry skin and sun damaged lips?
491146 tn?1209202414 Eczema usually starts as an itchy rash and the itch scratch cycle may lead to further excoriations in the skin .This may cause the skin to be a little wet or weepy and may form scabs .Eczema is a chronic condition and may last for quite sometime. I suggest for a thorough assessment by your child's pediatrician. A complete physical examination is important. Are there any associated symptoms like pain in the area and bumps or lumps in other parts of the body?
Avatar f tn my son is 1month old just found out yesterday he has eczema.. Any tips on what kind of baby wipes to use?
Avatar m tn Last year I had a rash on my scrotum. It was like a small circular patch of weird skin. My family doctor prescribed a topical corticosteroid called prevexHC which made my rash disappear! Almost immediately after, I started to develop a rash on my penis head (around the urethra exit). I'm guessing the penis head was resting on the scrotum rash and it transferred. I used the prevexHC but it did nothing.
Avatar m tn Check out "lichen schlerosos" online in a medical dictionary that shows pictures, and see if you can find some pictures on dark skin, and read the description. Maybe that's what's going on. The other thing that it might be is vitiligo, but I've never heard that it hits the pubic area more (or sooner) than other places on the body.
Avatar n tn By far the most common cause of dark skin spots on people who have dark skin is just extra pigment from irritation. Maybe you had some eczema or just inflamed skin where you see the spots. I'm sure hat it's nothing to worry about. The dermatologist should be able to straighten you out. Take care. Dr.
Avatar m tn I have had rashes and dark skin on and around scrotum and inner thigh for last 5-6 years. In the beginning rashes and small cuts used to appear between inner thighs and they would heal themselves but they left dark and loose skin when they disappeared. But for last 2-3 months these rashes and cuts started appearing again in ferocious way and these have extended on testicle skins too. When they appear it itches too much results in small cuts with small blood. i m very depressed.
Avatar m tn I have got some fungal infection on my penis, which has been there for several months, itchy at times, not always, seems to be either ringworm or eczema, but not at all sure what it is. The skin is very dry on that part of the shaft, if I don't use any creamy or oily thing, the area gets broken at different places and those broken places get wet. What exactlt it is? Would you please suggest me any ointment/medicine?
Avatar m tn 10 years back i had skin problem (itching on my waist and groin area) i felt shy about it never consulted any doctor or had any medication ...slowly my skin turned in to dark black colour on my waist and groin area, can any one please tell me how to get rid of dark spots. I feel very embrassed and cannot take my shirt off and can't even go for swimming ...
Avatar m tn My only concern is that the raised skin appeared farther up on the base of the shaft rather than the area where my penis and skin folds meet which is where the original eczema was diagnosed. Also,the raised skin is different in appearance from the other areas of eczema. I may be overeacting. I will see if it gets better over the next few days.
Avatar f tn I have an upcoming appt scheduled with an african american derm dr who specializes in skin of color. Hopefully I can get some answers to what is going on with my skin because as of now I haven gotten any.
Avatar n tn Sometimes referred to as “photoaging,” premature aging is the result of unprotected UV exposure. It takes the form of leathery, wrinkled skin, and dark spots.' You could read more about this at - http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/tanning/risks.html It would be advisable to consult your doctor if you have any of these symptoms. Let us know if you need any other information. Regards.
Avatar m tn t wash my face enough, those areas become really itchy and flaky. I have kind of dark skin, so now I notice spots where it looks like I've peeled some of the skin off by rubbing or scratching those areas. And now spots that look like lightened skin are there instead of my usual skin tone. What does this sound like, and what can I do to get my skin to grow back to normal in those areas??????????
Avatar n tn IS HYDROLYZE ANY GOOD, LIKE THEY ARE SELLING ON TV? WHAT IS GOOD FOR DARK CIRCLES UNDER THE EYES? I LOOK LIKE A RACOON.
Avatar m tn i have dark circles around the eyes .can you tell me what causes this, and what i can do to get rid of this problem.
624829 tn?1240755671 Since my teenage days, I have been suffering from eczema on top of both my feet. The skin used to itch very much and I could not help but scratch the same. The feeling was nice. Then a burning sensation would occur and the scratched area would ooze a transparent sticky liquid. I had several ointments applied over the years and inbetween the years, it had disappeared. From this year onwards, the same symptoms have reappeared and it has caused the area or patch to increase in size.