Hi
im male 42 years old
i smoke but not a lot 8 to 10 cigs a day i dont drink for the past 12 years nothing wrong with me my own decision not to drink
i drink a lot of water summer days probably 2 to 3 litres a day
i have had this rash for a long while now 2 to 3 years maybe.
it comes and goes and can stay for months on than goes away for 2 to 3 weeks and comes back again
i have seen a few doctors that were not able to figure out what this is blood tests showed nothing wrong i also paid very expensive for a biopsy that also showed that under the skin was infected but they could not figure out what it was
I have spent a lot money even going private and no results dont know what to do anymore
Please help im really worried
Regards
Peter
The area definitely looks infected. Do you change your soap? Possibly, that a different application of soap -or more frequent showers- make the "rash" go away. I would try things to boost my immune system: a good multi/vitamin supplement from the health food store. Ask them what they recommend for the immune system boost. Here in the U.S. we can buy a tincture called "Phytocillin" or "Deep Health" which is concentrated herbs known to improve the immune system. It is made by a company called Herbs, Etc. - very inexpensive ($10/bottle which lasts 2 months).
You might want to try laying in the sun for 30 minutes to see if sunshine will dry out the infected pores. If you have someone who can reach the back area, another option is "Ichthymol" ointment. This is black, tarry salve, which has been around for a century to make boils go away. Would have to put bandaids over it to keep it next to the skin.
A better idea might be to use "Tree Tea Oil" on the area. This is anti-infective and might dry up the spots. I would expect noticeable improvement in 3 days, if either of the above salves help. As far as the tinctures, you may even notice improvement quickly also.
If none of the above works, can a dermatologist or general practitioner at least prescribe a broad-spectrum antibiotic? They do this for acne - and it helps a lot. I've seen tetracycline prescribed for acne. Oh, yes, maybe simple benzyol perioxide applied to the skin would help. Just throwing out things to try - all very helpful at clearing up skin problems. Hope you get some relief soon.
PS - if it were a fungus, it would itch.
Hi
thanks for your reply
i have tried diferent soaps no positive results
the sun seems to make it worse so i try and avoid it
imune system i did blood tests that come back all good
i take a shower every day sometimes 2 special in summer time
at the moment i have been trying Loratadine for allergy after a week no positive results either
im gone try the Tree Tea Oil and see how it goes at this stage im desperate and will try almost anything
Hate those on my back and i feel so embarassed when i have to take my shirt off
Thanks for your help
will post the results on tthe Tea Tree oil
Regards
Peter
Hi Petania you say you have seen various doctors, have you seen a Dermatologist in amongst them? Has anyone offered you antibiotics, such as Doxycycline, for it, or perhaps steroids? It does look a little like acne.
What country are you in?