Necrobiosis Lipoidica

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Selma777
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by Selma777 on Thu Sep 06, 2018 1:46 pm

Necrobiosis Lipoidica

Hi there,

I was just wondering if there is any advise on which skin cream i should use on my shins. I am suffering from necrobiosis lipoidica since four years, i'm T1 diabetic. The steroid creams don't work at all, so i just moisturize daily twice with E45 and have tried countless natural remedies or expensive skin creams.

I hope the patches don't ulcerate but i can tell there is already a lot of tissue loss, it's like the disease is eating my legs from the inside..

Thank you, kind regards
Irene

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Vanessa Jane Davies
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by Vanessa Jane Davies on Wed Sep 12, 2018 6:40 pm

Re: Necrobiosis Lipoidica

Dear Irene,

From a skin camouflage perspective you can get help to cover and conceal the patches, the borders and the multiple colours that often present themselves. I have had experience of helping patients with Necrobioisi and whilst it can be a challenge to balance the appearance, it is possible and worthwhile.

It is very important that you seek advise from your GP / Consultation before embarking on any skin camouflage treatment. Please make sure the skin camouflage practitioner is fully aware of the complexity of colours /shadows /indentations so that they can allow enough time to help you and that they have sufficient expertise to achieve a solution...in terms of time and you managing the products at home.

For further reading The British Association of Dermatologists have a helpful leaflet and include skin camouflage as a treatment.

I'm more than happy to stay in touch if that would help.
Vanessa Jane Davies MEWI LCGI
Skin Camouflage Consultant
http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/on ... davies.php

Selma777
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by Selma777 on Wed Sep 12, 2018 6:55 pm

Re: Necrobiosis Lipoidica

Dear Vanessa,

Thanks for your reply but i'm not keen at all on covering it up. My question was really what sort of creme i could use to moisturise and maybe keep the inflammation at bay? Are there certain lotions i should avoid, are there some helping with the itch? Is there any research done in treating the condition and avoid ulceration which is devastating for a diabetic?

Thanks
Irene

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Vanessa Jane Davies
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by Vanessa Jane Davies on Wed Sep 19, 2018 6:25 pm

Re: Necrobiosis Lipoidica

Hello Irene,

That's fine, the other experts should be able to advise re: moisturising and itching.

All the very best
Vanessa Jane Davies MEWI LCGI
Skin Camouflage Consultant
http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/on ... davies.php

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