Herpes and Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Al Bundy
I'm looking for some input from people who have Atopic Dermatitis - AKA
Eczema - and a concurrent genital herpes infection.
I've always had problem skin but since my classic primary outbreak from
HSVI last Aug I believe I'm experiencing some serious complications.
Besides the daily bouts of nerologic leg pain, I've developed some ugly
scarring underneath and around my glans. The problem is that I never
seem to present with the classic herpetic sore. I get the leg pain,
some burning, and a pain I can only describe as a kind of pinching at
the most affected areas. I now have a series of progressive deep
grooves and pock marks that repeatedly become irritated and never really
heal.
I know that there is a condition known as Eczema Herpeticum that can
present in varying degrees from minor to life threatening. I'm going to
demand to see a specialist that has at least heard of this. I'm tired
of being dissmissed as someone who is just somatic and "more aware" of
his body since the infection who spent a little too much time on the
internet.
Since my infection, I've seen two general practitioners, a nurse
practioner at an STD clinic, and two dermatologists. As I've watched
this rot progress over the last 9 months all have had little to offer me
except various steriodal creams and false reassurances.
After my last flare-up which has left the deepest scarring and was
accompanied by the worst nerolgia yet - all the way down to the soles of
my feet - I've changed primary care physicians and have an appointment
with him Monday.
I'm a registered nurse for Christ's sake and none of these morons have
taken me seriously. I could only imagine what its like for laypeople.
All have seen the scars. One said they consider it normal anatomy, the
others note it but have considered it minor. But it keeps getting worse
and I never had these problems before my infection. I think that at
least the dermatologists should have been informed and concerned enough
to make a connection between my exsiting skin condition and my recent
herpes infection. If it isn't blistering, it isn't herpes is pretty
much their line.
I've come to believe the drs don't really have a clue. I was even told
by one of the dermatologists - who just seemed bothered by my presence -
that there wasn't a blood test for herpes. I had to go to the STD
clinic and pay for it myself. If my suspicions are correct and it turns
out that I should have been on suppression therapy all this time to
prevent this disfigurment by God I'm finding a malpractice lawyer.
Any input will be greatly appreciated.
Thx to all,
Al
arlynsg
I'm so sorry that you are having so many problems. And finding so many
problem doctors. They are so annoying.
I also get the neuralgia all up and down my leg. It starts in the soles of
my feet and works its way up from there. Very painful. I am fortunate that
just plain old ibuprofin works at keeping the level of pain down.
As far as your eczema goes....hmmm....have you tried using tea tree oil? I
have also been told that it works great on Type 1 blisters around the mouth.
I bought a cream of tea tree oil and vitamin E to use on some rashes that I
get and it really did a good job of clearing them up.
The good news is that type 1 tends to get a whole lot more mild over time.
My first two or so years with it were a problem. But now I never have
outbreaks. At least that I know of.
And I've had good results treating my eczema by changing my diet. All the
steroid creams and antibiotics that I've been on didn't do diddly. Let me
know if you want to know more about my diet.
Good luck and keep us informed on how you are doing.
ar
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Atopic dermatitis is a very common condition, which affects 10-20% of schoolchildren. 90% develop the disease before they are five years old. The cause is unknown, but the disease has a hereditary component. If someone in your family has the condition, there is an increased risk that others in the family can get atopic dermatitis.
Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis
The disease is characterized by itchy rashes. In the 2 years of life førsste eczema usually localized to the face. From 2 years old get many eczema at typical locations, such as around the wrists, knees and albubøyerne. The intensity of the disease varies from person to person. In adult atopic individuals it is common to develop Hand eczema . Patients with atopic dermatitis also often Hayfever (35%), Allergies and Asthma (30%). Most grow out of eczema before they reach puberty. Some are afflicted with the disease throughout life.
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