Eczema & MPN's & Hydroxycarbamide : Occasionally... - MPN Voice

MPN Voice

10,403 members14,351 posts

Eczema & MPN's & Hydroxycarbamide

MarkD6701 profile image
6 Replies

Occasionally, I get very dry skin in between my fingers which can lead to tiny little cuts and these are very irritating at times. I was prescribed epiderm which works very well.

I just wondered whether anyone else has the same problem and whether it's because of the HU or MPN?

Regards

Mark

Written by
MarkD6701 profile image
MarkD6701
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
6 Replies
Mwalimu profile image
Mwalimu

I often have little cuts like the ones you describe between my toes. I have assumed it's the HU because my skin is very dry all over since I started on the medication. I use Simple soap and, now and again, Aqueous Cream instead of the soap. (Both v cheap.) Sallie

lizzziep profile image
lizzziep

While I was on hu my skin was very dry, and would split around my finger nails if I didn't use lots of lotion, it's slightly better since I've been on Anagrelide. I developed awful ulcers and nerve damage on my toes, the ulcers cleared up once I was changed on to Anagrelide.

Twinkly profile image
Twinkly

Yes I get this problem on my feet ,,very dry Scalia on my toes ..and now I get cracking soles ,,it sounds and it is ,very uncomfortable ..I wear warm sox .

And massage moisturiser into them ..nuisance tho !, Twinkly xx💜

Kizzy03 profile image
Kizzy03

I get reoccurring little cut at the back of one of my little toes it's very annoying ! I have ET and only on aspirin. It does go away if I use creams but it makes my toes very hot and itchy if I forget and it comes back.

Kizzy

Loubprv profile image
LoubprvVolunteer

Hi Mark,

I have incredibly dry and flaky skin on my legs.

I wake up n the morning sometimes and it looks as though a snake has been shedding it's skin in our bed! I change the bottom sheet almost every day.

However, I don't let it bother me ( although no nasty cuts thanks heavens )

To be quite honest I count my good fortune and say a quiet thank you to Him Upthere every day that I haven't anything worse than PV. I see some really sad and very poorly folk at Christie's - no hair, in wheelchairs.......

Have you tried lathering on the cream and then wearing cotton gloves at night?

Louise

x

Borage profile image
Borage

My husband suffers with this. We have solved it by getting rid of SLS, parabens and other nasties from the bathroom and sink.

We use DriPak Liquid Soap Flakes as hand washing liquid, and use Waitrose Sensitive soap. Check the label, lots of washing bars are not soap.

We make our own economical laundry liquid from soap flakes, borax substitute and washing soda, and use vinegar instead of fabric conditioner.

You may also like...

MPN ET, Hydroxycarbamide & wrist pain

wrist problems that have similar symptoms to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Are MPNs known to lead to...

Hydroxycarbamide

not sure whether I want to start Hydroxy as I have no risks, apart from high cholesterol which...

Hydroxycarbamide

I take vitamin D and B everyday and my diet is very strict. I gave up coffee, alcohol, lactose,...

Hydroxycarbamide

issue, I am bad tempered and get angry for stupid little things, this is so out of character for...

Eczema

to have developed red, blotchy, (can look very dry) marks on the sides of my neck. They flare and...