Protopic and Elidel ointment and creams are immunosuppressive drugs that are topical forms of cyclosporin. In examining the studies published in the dermatology journals supporting their efficacy, minimally statistically significant data was presented, yet this was enough to gain FDA approval and permission to market the products. One can bear grief, but it takes [...]
Not every Red Skin Syndrome begins with atopic dermatitis eczema and the overuse of steroids. Over the years I have treated a group of patients who have developed red skin syndrome after prolonged use of topical steroids on various skin problems other than eczema. They reacted in the same manner as the much more common [...]
A fairly large group of atopic dermatitis (eczema) patients inherit the tendency for rash and itching often associated with other problems such as asthma and hay fever. After prolonged usage of topical corticosteroids and (sometimes) systemic steroids they develop a red skin syndrome due to steroid over usage and addiction. Another group of patients diagnosed [...]
This blog is a response to several emails in the “Comments” section of our website regarding Dr. Aron, a South African dermatologist, who asserts that the cure for RSS is wrapping all patients in wet wraps after applying varying amounts of steroids and antibiotics on their skin, then reducing the amount of steroids over time. [...]
This blog is an expanded response to several emails in the “Comments” section of our website regarding Dr. Aron’s and others asserting that, “All the red skin people have staphylococcus (staph) bacterial infections as the cause of their redness and that bathing in a bleach bath will solve all problems.” Differing strains of staphylococcus bacteria [...]
Hi Dr. Rapaport, I am so glad you developed this website and blog. The world needs this information to help people like me. My life has been changed since my office visit to you in May. As you know, what started as a terrible spider bite on my ankle 7 years ago has progressed to [...]
This blog is a response to several emails in the “Comments” section of our website regarding Dr. Aron’s and others asserting that “All the red skin people have staphylococcus (staph) bacterial infections as the cause of their redness and that bathing in a bleach bath will solve all problems.” The diagnosis of eczema varies in [...]
“I am pretty much bath bound most days. I’m covered in ooze from head to toe. Soaking through my clothes and bed sheets. I have cuts all over me. It is pretty miserable. The burning and nerve zingers are almost completely gone. The two things I’m struggling with the most…full body ooze. Constant. It will [...]
“Dad’s past week has been a mixture of good and bad days. Heavy oozing to start the week and edema. Increased burning and little if any edema today. Here is his scale today: Edema 1 Pain 6 Burning 7 (more localized) Itching 4 Sleeplessness 4 Anxiety 0-7 (depending on hour of day) Ooze/wetness 2 (intermittently [...]
“It all started when he was seven weeks with eczema on his cheeks. Diet did not help. Allergist prescribed us hydrocortisone and it worked for awhile. Then a friend of mine gave me some of what is supposed to be a natural cream and we used probably around 50 grams or some more in the [...]
