Guest guest Posted July 27, 2001 Report Share Posted July 27, 2001 In a message dated 7/27/01 7:01:17 PM, duodenalswitch writes: << I also have recently acquired a skin rash on my face, forehead and a little on my neck. Looks kind of like a heat rash and is a little itchy at times. One surgeon said it could be due to a Vitamin A deficiency -- just in the process of figuring out what to do/clear it up/prevent a reoccurence. Just wanted you to know you're not alone and I've heard of others with it, as well. >> Hi, Kris: Does it come and go, especially in the heat/humid weather? The reason I ask is that I was diagnosed with rosacia (this was as a pre-op, not caused by the surgery) and it flares up at times (not really any more or less after the surgery, actually). It's kind of like tiny pimple/bumps and/or a rash-like redness on my forehead, all over the face and sometimes on the neck... Did your labs detect a vit A deficiency? I'm just curious. My three month labs came back fine for Vit A and I don't think there's a link between vit A deficiency and rosacia (IF indeed that is what you're experiencing). I've used Metrogel to keep it in check. My dermatologist just gave me something a little stronger, but I haven't filled it yet. If you're interested, I could look up the name on the prescription for you. all the best, lap ds with gallbladder removal January 25, 2001 six months post-op and still feelin' fabu! pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45 (5'9 1/2 " ) now: 233 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2001 Report Share Posted July 27, 2001 In a message dated 7/27/01 7:01:17 PM, duodenalswitch writes: << I also have recently acquired a skin rash on my face, forehead and a little on my neck. Looks kind of like a heat rash and is a little itchy at times. One surgeon said it could be due to a Vitamin A deficiency -- just in the process of figuring out what to do/clear it up/prevent a reoccurence. Just wanted you to know you're not alone and I've heard of others with it, as well. >> Hi, Kris: Does it come and go, especially in the heat/humid weather? The reason I ask is that I was diagnosed with rosacia (this was as a pre-op, not caused by the surgery) and it flares up at times (not really any more or less after the surgery, actually). It's kind of like tiny pimple/bumps and/or a rash-like redness on my forehead, all over the face and sometimes on the neck... Did your labs detect a vit A deficiency? I'm just curious. My three month labs came back fine for Vit A and I don't think there's a link between vit A deficiency and rosacia (IF indeed that is what you're experiencing). I've used Metrogel to keep it in check. My dermatologist just gave me something a little stronger, but I haven't filled it yet. If you're interested, I could look up the name on the prescription for you. all the best, lap ds with gallbladder removal January 25, 2001 six months post-op and still feelin' fabu! pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45 (5'9 1/2 " ) now: 233 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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