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How To Treat Dry Skin Problems Without Using Steroids?
I have been to the doctor many times in the last couple of months. I am a single mom with very little support and a high deductible. I do not have money to keep going to the doctor. I have something on the trunk of my body mostly. They first said it was dry skin. So I got a good lotion and used it. It just got worse. The next time they told me was ring worm. I ve used creams and got a steroid shot. Now I am on a steroid dose pack. I want rid of this. I saw where the tanning bed would dry it up. Is it ok to go to tanning bed taking steroid. Desperate
Tue, 7 Jan 2014
Get skin scrap microsciopically examined.Show the result to skin specialist.Antifungal ointment like surfage can be tried. Stop all other medication.Detail history is required like colour of patch history of itching loss of sensation over patch.With result you can consult your family physician.
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From the limited description you have given about the lesion, the possibility I could think of is a dry eczema. Steroids are not prescribed for ringworm. As far as your query is concerned, yes, it is OK for you to go for tanning bed if you are using steroids. But tanning bed cab make the dryness worse. So, make sure you moisturise well preferably with a mineral oil .
Hope this helps. Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
From the limited description you have given about the lesion, the possibility I could think of is a dry eczema. Steroids are not prescribed for ringworm. As far as your query is concerned, yes, it is OK for you to go for tanning bed if you are using steroids. But tanning bed cab make the dryness worse. So, make sure you moisturise well preferably with a mineral oil .
Hope this helps. Take care.
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