Skin rashes near joints??

[SuKas]

Hi Does anyone skin rashes, like dry skin, have a bunch of them mostly on my right knee, ankle and elbow

[Babygirl]

Yes. My ankles are always itchy, dry rashy feeling. I keep almond oil on it, and it usually gives some relief. My dermatologist said that sometimes when there is a lot of swelling, your skin breaks down. My feet and ankles stay swollen.

[Hidden]

Knees, elbows, hands ( finger joints) Chest Ankles, all over the face, cheeks and nose and scalp all very itchy, dry, scaly.

I believe this to be Psoriasis. I also think it causes rheumaticy joints. My doctor disagrees and calls it a yeast skin infection, I use Ketoconazole shampoo which he prescribes to be used on all the affected areas and it does not work. A moisturiser is best and use of a steroid cream when it flares up.

[Lindylanka]

Yes, at both ankles, and elbows, back of neck, behind knees, and smaller patches too. Moisturisers help stop them getting worse, and have had powerful steroid ointment that worked on one ankle that got really bed. I think that infections can easily hop onto skin that is in poor condition. At its worst mine is best treated with antibiotics and steroids, but mostly I just use a moisturiser. Ointment is better than cream though much messier. I also get very dry skin on my eyelids, this is helped by a facial moisturiser, the body ones are too harsh.

[nonnie]

Does anyone have breathing difficulty which come and go regularly. These attacks are becoming worse and more frightening each time. I read about a breathing treatment called Albutitrol. Any info. on this?

[Kathleen in reply to nonnie]

I also have shortness of breath, I believe it is panic attacks I take a .25 Xanax and it subsides, I wish you the best.

[tlongmire in reply to nonnie]

Yes, I have breathing problems occasionally. Panic and Anxiety can bring on an attack and make it worse. I use Ativan and deep breathing to bring myself in control. I have seen a Pulmonologist and would suggest you see one too. They will conduct tests required to diagnose your condition. Albuterol is a prescrption inhaler that you use when you are having severe breathing problems.

[driller]

Yes I have the same problem's not sure if it is meds or not. I agree the only thing that helps is moisturizer.

Good Luck

ERIC

[PatV]

yes, I have dry skin patches in my hair, on my back and legs. I am taking a tsp of flax oil at breakfast, olive oil at dinner, and am trying coconut oll. Also slathering all kinds of moisturizer on the dry spots! No result yet but people tell me I 'look good' !!!!

[srarndt in reply to PatV]

(Sick joke alert!)

Just how long and dense is the hair on your back and legs...are we talking full wookie here or what??

J/K

[Bitbit in reply to srarndt]

Wise guy

[cabbagecottage]

Head and shoulders for the head eyebrows Ears and if male the beard area . If used in the show anywhere ..

When our Gp recommended it , I thought it would be far too strong , how wrong was I .

Try it ...it worked for my husband . F course it doesn't cure it but keeps it at bay .

Then moisture with almond oil . I found one in the shop SAVERS . ONLY COST A £1 .

Equally as good as the more expensive oils .

It works for my husband who also has had BULLOUS PENTHAGOID . With no ill affect .

Use a little oil on the eyelids brows and ears . You will have lovely long lashes as a bonus .

[cabbagecottage]

I have suggested to the Gp the use of inhalant for my Husband but he said it wouldn't work in that case .?.

[Bitbit]

For the rash on joints I think you should see your family doctor. psoriasis is often on joints, but not always. A pCP can rule out shingles, cellulitis, or some other conditions that could be serious. Psoriasis can be hereditory and it tends to skip generations. Untreated it can get really painful. Let us know what you find out.

[SuKas]

Thank you all for your responses:)) These rashes are kinda scabby looking and itchy.....itchiness comes down if i put Aquaphor on it