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Help! Menopausal dermatitis

creativenergies
creativenergies Member Posts: 10
edited January 2017 in Tests, treatments and side effects

Since having my ovaries removed, arimidex and tamoxifen, my skin has erupted in all over body ezcema.  a dermatologist suggested it was oestogen related, a claim dismissed by the "god of menopause" Professor John Eden. B4 breast cancer, my skin was beautifully smooth, not dry and tough as leather.

I recently donated blood for the clear study, the tape over the cotton wool has marked my skin for weeks.

I've been on cortisones for months, seen 2 dermatologists in Alice Springs and numerous GP''s.  The ezcema still prevails

i'd like to hear how other people cope. I'm nervous as i'm being re-stitched this thursday, coming in for the operation with dermatitis and a skin rash across my stomach

Thank you

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  • creativenergies
    creativenergies Member Posts: 10
    edited March 2015
    thanks jo

    i haven't changed my diet since breast cancer diagnosis which is the tradional Asian diet with little diary or wheat.

    i've kept skincare to the minimum, using nothing, cetaphil almond oil. wash with dermaveen

    i've tried salt baths

    today i'll be seeing my 3rd dermatologist

    i'm so nervous at having to be re-stitched

    many thanks

    wendy

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