Allergic to band?

Terri-ific · May 22, 2007

It has been almost two years since I was banded and I have developed a weird skin "thing." It bagan on my hands, and has now started to appear at different spots on my entire body. The spots start out looking like blisters that itch. Then they dry up and leave small scars. Could this be an allergy to one of the components of the band? If anyone has any ideas PLEASE let me know. I'm at a loss. Thanks

Terri

girlinnyc · May 22, 2007

my gf (not banded) had a similar thing--on her it's an immune disorder--she saw a dermatologist and got a steroid cream to help with the breakout of itchy, painful bumps--they started on her hands--but then were on other parts of her body. it comes and goes--i can't quite remember the name of it--but i can ask her today and post back.

in any case==i think you need to see a dermatologist. i don't think this has anything to do with the band--certainly not 2 yrs after the surgery.

best wishes,

girlinnyc

p.s. your weight loss is great! congratulations!

Terri-ific · May 22, 2007

Thanks so much! If you could find out what it is called I would really appreciate it!

tahillia · May 22, 2007

Sometimes when my eczema gets really bad it looks like that, but that's rare. The description you gave sounds A LOT like impetigo, but that's more common in kids so I don't know . I agree with girlinnyc- best to check with your dermatologist.

Daisalana · May 22, 2007

It's also poison ivy season.. I'm highly allergic, but some reason it always starts in my hands.. so I go to the doctor and get a shot before it can spread too much. How long have you had it?

Mom2Sassy · May 22, 2007

Sounds like eczema. My husband gets it and it always starts on his hands too. Very itchy little blisters, that dry up. You may want to consider some research on it.

girlinnyc · May 23, 2007

serum sickness--is the name of the immune disorder---i called her yesterday.

anyway---go to a dermatologist!! find out what's going on! when she had a really big, initial breakout--she also had shots of steroid medication to bring it under control. this was all handled by the dermatologist.

p.s.--always see BOARD CERTIFIED drs--so, if you're just looking for a dermatologist for the first time--check the dr's credentials. you can also look on the ama website (american medical association) and use their "doctor finder"--which is helpful in getting some background info on the dr you are considering.

let us know what happened!

best regards,

girlinnyc