Re: Re: Re: OT? Frustrated and looking for help - Rash

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Kat Have you visited a dermatologist during the past year; is that one of the doctors you mention? I would hope that a dermatologist can offer some suggestions at least, even if they can't tell you exactly what the cause is. The rash looks similar to the eczema I deal with on my hands, and the occasional bouts of psoriasis I get on my scalp and back and sometimes my legs. Some of the triggers for me are stress and certain foods, but I also have to occasionally change the soaps and shampoos and lotions I use because my body will build up an intolerance to something over time. I always purchase fragrance-free hypoallergenic soaps, lotions, etc., but my skin seems to be super sensitive (my dermatologists always tell me I have unusually thin, fragile skin) and eventually I have to change to a different brand because my skin starts reacting. The rashes have improved tremendously the longer I've been on SCD, by the way. Since year 3 on SCD (I'm into my 6th year) I've only had to deal with contact dermatitis and eczema; no bouts of psoriasis. Maybe this rash is something that will disappear when you've been on SCD another year or two. I know, not a helpful or hopeful suggestion [sigh]. Have you tried putting a honey pack on it and/or a salt pack? Mara