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Have Epidermolysis Bullosa. Why Is Skin Itchy? Take Protopic?

i have Epidermolysis Bullosa but my skin has become very itchy recently. I ;ve never had exzema but seem to have developed a mild form during my pregancy. A few months after i had given birth, the itchiness started. It would itch severely on my inner thighs, the inner part of my legs, behind my knees, inner arms/hands, armpits and my neck . sometimes my back and tummy as well. the doctor accredited it to changes in my body after pregnancy and put me on oral cortizone and a cortizone cream which stopped the itching. its been about a year now and its back. The same cortizone treatment hasnt helped. I;ve been using Epizone for Exzema and Psorisis which hasnt given much relief. The doc also prescribed Protopic , which hasnt helped either. i haven t changed the products i use or my diet. im not allergic to anything. The itching is so bad, i cant help but scratch which leaves red bumps on the skin or tears my skin completely due to the epidermolysis bullosa, my skin is very thin and fragile.
Fri, 5 Oct 2012
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what you are describing seems to be severe form of EB.better you consult tertiary care hospital dermatology dept as they can decide whether you need immunosuppressive treatment.
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Have Epidermolysis Bullosa. Why Is Skin Itchy? Take Protopic?

Hi what you are describing seems to be severe form of EB.better you consult tertiary care hospital dermatology dept as they can decide whether you need immunosuppressive treatment.