Contact Dermatitis 1 month out of Surgery

[007sleever007 4]

Hi everyone,

I got contact dermatitis Did anyone else have this happen to them? Yes, been to 3 different doctors - all concur contact dermatitis. Been on steroids 4 days now and it's slowly going away...

If you have had this happen how long before gone?

[Kelsan 117]

No, but how did you get it? What irritates your skin?

[007sleever007 4]

Never had allergies before to anything.. It's a mystery .. Changed soaps and changed foods..

[Not Applicable 52]

I was diagnosed with atopic dermatitis about a year ago. I take Zyrtec every night which helps a lot vs. daytime meds that just make me sleepy. Sorry you have to go through this, definitely not fun.

[007sleever007 4]

Thanks KendiSue,

Was yours due to surgery? Or after surgery? Also did you develop allergies after surgery?

Thanks

[Not Applicable 52]

0007Sleever,

I had surgery in Jan. 2013 so I had the Dermatitis & allergies before surgery. However, I did not always have them so I totally understand how they can pop-up out of the blue. My Dermatitis did seem to get worse for the month or so after surgery. I think my system was so thrown-off by all the things surgery, that the Dermatitis was affected too. Happily, it has gotten better. But, I do try to prevent breakouts & allergy agitation by taking the Zrytec every night.

[007sleever007 4]

So I'm so excited! Went to Dermatologist no infection She says no worries it's contact dermatitis for sure will prescribe appropriate medications. Very happy not anything bad Going back next week for a check up....