It's been chronic for about 3 years, and not many people seem to suffer with these plugs that develop in wounds. Incredibly itchy. When pulled out to get relieve, they bleed profusely for a bit and then stops.
I have the same wounds from a year back.
It's only where I'm wounded does it develop.
Goodness, you are having a bit of a struggle with this. It sounds like the wounds are getting infected with something and not healing properly. Are you in the UK and under the care of a GP? If so the service might have a practice nurse that specialises in wound dressing. I sliced my lower right leg open on a metal bike pedal in 2021 on holiday in Shetland. It was stitched at the Gilbert Bain A&E dept, and when I came home I was under the care of a practice nurse who removed the stitches and dressed the wound twice a week for two weeks then weekly for another four. It healed beautifully and there is no scar.
Infection wouldn't normally cause pure white hard lumps, would it? When I had something similar and it became infected (the white substance was protruding through the skin, breaking it as I moved), it became surrounded by horrible yellow pus. The white lumps continued after topical treatment had resolved the infection.
Ihad perforated collagenosis which has collagen plugs which formed and came off when I scratched as were itc hing. Sometimes bleeding, sometimes not.It supposedly came from chronic eczema and my scratching. Havehad it for a year and now having to take Methotrexate as prescribed by Dermo.. These plugs of yours sound like collagen.
I'm not sure it's collagen. If it's hard, like a fingernail that's been in water for hours, it could be keratin. My two cases years apart of single big scabs on my back producing keratin plugs stopped with application of topical steroids (betamethasone I think?), but I have developed other problems due to steroid overuse since then on other problems, so I hope mine doesn't return.
I have the same my dermatologist diagnosed nodular prurigo. I have had several treatments but none have worked for me.
I've had this in my hormonal acne. (Jaw and back) it started when I got a mirena BC put in. Mostly cleared when I remove it but any acne or in grown hair on my jaw will still do this depending on my cycle. They don't heal and leave terrible scars. 3 dermatologist and many DR have no clue. I've had it biopsied with no answer.
I have been dealing with these for a bit over 4 years now. I've seen 8 doctors who threw me antibiotics, steroids, and depression medication. I have broke down crying because they don't listen to me. I've lost my faith in doctors and know that I am on my own. I've spent a small fortune in products. I use a fungal soap followed by a charcoal soap. I use both head to toe.
Listerine mouthwash twice to three times a day. Eating yogurt and taking apple cider vinegar with mother daily.
I have also found that using an electric razor shaving my entire body has helped. I keep a little bit of hair on my head.
I was down to 81 lbs at 5'3" 4 years ago.
Gut/parasite cleansing made a huge improvement with my skin.
I have videos of this stuff moving, but it doesn't always.
It is definitely a parasite. I don't want anyone to think I am saying worms or bugs. A parasite feeds from the host. These things die, shrivel up after removing them.
Don't mention parasite in the doctors office because you will be dismissed immediately.
It is truly disgusting how I have been treated in the doctors offices.
And my kids are dealing with this too, but we all have different levels of this.
I have closely observed my kids and I can see when they are going through what I call an "attack".
I have so much documented on my trials and errors and my observations.
So glad I found your post. Aug made 1 yr that I'm dealing g with this. I've got samples and documentation. Theyre basically treating me like I'm Crazy. This is my 4th dermatologist and only my 2nd appointment. I. Hopeful, but it's still to early to see if they will help heal my body and get this parasite out of my body. Demodex in my eyes and on body. I. Praying for relief for you, the kids and myself. Smh.
Hello Cicada385. I would like to make a couple inquiries. What type of clothes washing detergent do you use? Tide, gain, Era? Does the washing liquid have a blue or green tint to the liquid product? I ask, because it's affecting your whole family without a discernible connection. I have been over at neverendingplugs channel giving advice on this affliction. 15 years is how long this "attack" has crippled me. Several years ago, I noticed that the detergent I was using was causing my skin to burn under certain conditions. White plugs and hairs covered in the same plug material. It seemed like the bulb of the hair would grow instead of the hair. It wasn't until my girlfriend got one on her chin that it started to make sense. I knew it wasn't the material of the clothes, I even thought I gave her this debilitating condition. However, I normally wear flop flops in spring and summer so when winter hit (2014) and I started wearing socks, I got infections on the tops of my toes where the hair grows. Burning sensation on my feet and then the plugs. I stopped using the liquid detergent(tide) i was using and switched to era. That helped none since era had the same blue dye as tide. I started purchasing the cheapest thing the dollar store had(sun) because it had no color dye and less potent as the other products mentioned above. I'm now using earth breeze washing sheets and i am in full remission. I want you and your family better because I know how much this sucks and as a mom, you want answers for your children. First rewash all clothes, linen and towels with just vinegar and water in the washer. This will remove any unwanted product from your laundry. Then find a good clear product like the earth breeze sheets and get better. I tried the free and clear by seventh gen but it made me itch. Good luck and hit me up if you have any questions.
I can truly sympathise with you WKitty, I have lived with this myself for 9+ years as has my sister. I have seen several doctors who looked at me like I should be locked away as I must be mentally unstable!
I went through a stage where I was bringing up what looked like blood but had several “things” inside it that I even thought myself that I was going mad! I had maybe 6 lung flushes where I was told that there was a bacteria in my washings? I had several CT scans where they found a mass in the bottom of my left lung and the next time they checked it wasn’t there? So the hospital back tracked and I was told that it must have been a faulty scan. My sister also has the same problem but has never brought anything up from her lungs.
In the end I just stopped talking about it to my doctors as I truly believe that they thought I had lost the plot. I have pictures of it and they were dismissed. So in the end I just decided not to say anything but it still happens and I truly feel that whatever it is will eventually kill me. I hope that the pictures I share won’t disturb members to much.
I had perforating collagenosis. Started with itching, then all over, and having collagen plugs,which left a crater when come off. They think I got it through severe scratching of extreme excema. Had it for a year,lSteroids - it comes back. Now I am on Methotrexate to keep it under control. I wonder ifi it is something like this. I had to goto Dermatology consultant to deal with it.
I have had the exact same since 2019. Have seen numerous doctors culminating in a skin specialist and infectious disease specialist. They have said it it isn't a disease or infection. None of the creams and ointments have had any effect. The Drs say it is just an over production of keratin and there is no way to control it.
The hibiclense really does work! Turns the plugs hard and renders them immobile 🙏 also speeds healing process. I have literally used lysol spray on these suckers because I was so desperate for relief
I have not had even one spot return I never found out my actual diagnosis but it has affected too many people to be imagined it has got to have a legitimate name
Hi my name is Katie from Duluth, mn. Im 40 yrs old. I saw your post and your picture of one of them plug things.. Ive been dealing with these plugs since i was 19 years old. Mostly on my face, neck, and upper back. Had one on my buttocks as well. Wondering if you ever found out what it was? Ive tried the hibicleanse . It does not make them go away, but it does help them from becoming infected. When I cant get rid of them on my own , i go to the hospital for help . They look at my record and see that i have a history of mrsa and cellulitis infections and quickly dismiss it as a flare up and tell me now, that i will never recover from mrsa its a lifelong disease. I had mrsa when i was five . Kept hitting my knee on the gymnasium outside because i was so short. I have had mrsa a couple of times and dont believe these are the same thing. Once plugs are out , wound heals. Mrsa , I cant make it stop it just spreads and its a different feeling of helplessness. I had one dr that comes to my work for the people i take care of (assisted living) and i asked him what kind of skin conditions would cause these things and he said it reminded him of melezzia i think is how you spell it. This seems to match the symptoms. He said not easily curable and without medical insurance, the shampoos and toothpastes and oral medicine is expensive. He also said light therapy might work better if the rest doesnt help. He said if its melezzia it will show up under black light. I happened to have a black light in my purse and if what he says is true, i have it in my toenails my fingernails , my teeth, on my face, and on my scalp. Please let me know if you have found anything to help.
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