Found Protein Under The Skin And Prescribed Zyrtec. What Am I Suffering From?
Hello Doctor, I m a male 53 years old with an excellent health record Hoever for the last few months I ve been having irritations on my back and when I went to see a dermaltologist he examined my my back and mentioned a desease I could not memorise but what he simply discribed as protein under the skin. He prescribed some creams and allergy tablets (Zyrtec) and asked to use only soft loofah Could you please elaborate more the matter as I m still concerned Regards Khalid
Thanks for the query posted .
Your Doctor is talking about Amyloidosis which is actually deposition of Protein into the skin . This results in pigmentation in the skin . It is nothing major to worry about and commonly caused by rubbing the skin with hand or loofa .
I would suggest you to avoid Loofa altogether . And continue with moisturizing your back and taking tablet in case of itching .
Thanks and take care
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Found Protein Under The Skin And Prescribed Zyrtec. What Am I Suffering From?
Thanks for the query posted . Your Doctor is talking about Amyloidosis which is actually deposition of Protein into the skin . This results in pigmentation in the skin . It is nothing major to worry about and commonly caused by rubbing the skin with hand or loofa . I would suggest you to avoid Loofa altogether . And continue with moisturizing your back and taking tablet in case of itching . Thanks and take care