kevin mcclarty

If excema is just a condition that occurs where you scratch, then how do you
explain the lesions that appear on a person's skin? Are the lesions just
from scratching or are they symptomatic of another skin condition? If so,
what conditions? I have itching all over my body and lesions on my legs,
chest and back. I believe that the lesions did spread and did not just come
from scratching.

Any advice?

-KM

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lurkers corner \(tm\) administrator

KM,

Eczema is not a condition "that occurs where you scratch". It is a skin
disorder. The lesions are a symptom of inflamed eczema, but they could also
be symptomatic of a host of other disorders, namely psoriasis. If you have
not had a proper diagnosis from a dermatologist (not a regular doc, they are
not trained in skin problems) then you need to do that first.

Scratching can cause lesions to appear at the site. The lesions could also
be a clue that you are having an allergic reaction and you scratched that,
either from contact or ingestion with/of an allergen.

My advice is to seek out a good dermatologist and get a proper diagnosis.
Once you know what you are dealing with then you can investigate treatment
options.

- lurkeradmin


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