Guest guest Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 My husband is currently training in dermatology - he says there is no way to diagnose the skin issues we've been discussing without looking at the actual rashes, but i pushed him a lot and he gave me these thoughts (which of course do NOT constitute medical advice): There is a fairly broad differential diagnosis for fluid-filled bumps. For the bumps on the eye, between the brow and lid, that is a classic area for a contact dermatitis to make up---particularly nail polish. Almost everyone rubs their eyes, and the skin in that area is particularly thin and sensitive to allergens. If you just started using a new polish or nail finish, I would stop using that and see if the rash gets better. The dermatologist could also give you some creams to speed that along. There are a number of other things that can cause a rash in that area as well, but I've seen folks clear up by stopping their nail polish. The tiny water blisters in the heat are called Miliaria crystilina. They are caused by blockage of a particular kind of sweat duct---the eccrine duct. There is generally no effective treatment for this other than to keep cool. It's very difficult to say what the pimple-like bumps on the cheeks are without seeing them. Common things being common, they are propably acne---which can show up in women later in life...I'd have to know the persons age. I have many patients with adult female acne which I can usually controll with a few topical meds. Other possibilities are folliculitis, rosacea, allergic reactions, and many more rare conditions, but once again, without seeing them it is tough to say. Fluid filled bumps for anyone that is immune suppressed should be evaluated. This would hold for all post-transplant patients. Herpes infections present as fluid-filled bumps but are usually painful. These can be serious and often need to be treated in the immunocompromised. The bumps on the eye have a differential diagnosis that varies depending on where they are exactly. Often these are caused by blockage of the glands on the eyelid margin which can then become inflamed. Of course, one should see a physician for any/all of these issues. tx, Nina in Philly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 -----Original Message----- For the bumps on the eye……contact dermatitis to make up---particularly nail polish. I’m pretty sure Ken isn’t wearing nail polish……can’t find it in camouflage ;-) Barb in Texas - Together in the Fight, Whatever it Takes! Son Ken (33) UC 91 - PSC 99 Listed 7/21/06 @ Baylor Dallas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Thank you. I did start using a fluoride/calcium treatment on my nails as well as a new face cleanser/exfoliant which I rubbed excess on my hands where I got those same bumps. I am going to discontinue use of both and see if it clears up...and if not, I am going to get the doctor involved. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Cindy Baudoux-Northrup ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. http://sims.yahoo.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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