June 12, I‘ve decided to stop using Protopic and Elidel as well. It‘s been a week now since I stopped putting these ointment on my skin.
I don‘t know if my pregnancy is aggravating my eczema. I‘m on my 19th week by the way.
I really want to make sure that this is not Eczema anymore. I‘ve read the FAQ on the ITSAN website and I want to answer them based on my personal experience:
I do have uncontrollable, spreading eczema.- Yes, started in 2010 Eyelid Eczema, then all of a sudden down to my neck, armpits, side of the breast, finger , knuckle, arm.
I used topical steroids regularly for a period of time.
I used Desowen, Advantan for a couple of months on and off, Clobetasol for a week and there‘s this first TS that I couldn‘t recall anymore.
Topical steroids stopped working on your eczema.- Based on the answer above, Doc gave me different types of steroids. Then finally gave me Protopic in 2011 and Advantan. I used Protopic 2011 til 2013 on and off everytime I get flare ups.
When you stop using topical steroid medication, I experienced redness, burning, itching, skin is hot to the touch, swelling, and/or oozing.- I remember telling my Derm Autumn of 2010, that (Mein haut Brennt) my skin burns, it itches and it hurts. And she said I‘ve been using it for too long. I don‘t know what she meant by for too long. Advantan according to her is water based blah blah!
2013 I had my 2nd allergy test done, same old same old. Cat and dog fur, House dust mite, dust and the latest Tree pollen. Diagnosis is still Eczema!!
I haven‘t done skin biopsy yet. Doc just told me to use Protopic.
Topical steroids stopped working on your eczema.- Based on the answer above, Doc gave me different types of steroids. Then finally gave me Protopic in 2011 and Advantan. I used Protopic 2011 til 2013 on and off everytime I get flare ups.
When you stop using topical steroid medication, I experienced redness, burning, itching, skin is hot to the touch, swelling, and/or oozing.- I remember telling my Derm Autumn of 2010, that (Mein haut Brennt) my skin burns, it itches and it hurts. And she said I‘ve been using it for too long. I don‘t know what she meant by for too long. Advantan according to her is water based blah blah!
2013 I had my 2nd allergy test done, same old same old. Cat and dog fur, House dust mite, dust and the latest Tree pollen. Diagnosis is still Eczema!!
I haven‘t done skin biopsy yet. Doc just told me to use Protopic.
After a week of not using Protopic and 15 days steroid free, this is what I get.
| Scabs around my mouth with cuts from scratching |
Hello sweetie, big congratulations on your pregnancy! And your big first step towards healing too! I'm sorry that your skin is a little aggravated, but it's very common during TSW and will go away naturally. So stay strong! Enjoy your pregnancy x
ReplyDeleteThanks Tommy! I really want to Touch My protopic but Said to Myself-No!! I'm just happy that my baby is healthy. No to immuno suppresants!
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