Hoping someone can help. I am a 40 year
old male and I suffer from an unbearably
itchy neck that seems to flare up after
exercise. I have had the condition for the
last 2 years and it seems to be getting
worse. I also have itchy forearms and
wrists, but not to the same extent as my
neck. I am woken every night with the
itching, usually with the result that I
have scratched myself raw. Heat certainly
makes the condition worse. I have tried
everything I can think of including seeing
a skin specialist who was at a loss as to
what was causing the problem.
I have been told it is not eczema.
I have not changed wash powders or
conditioners
I have not changed soaps etc.
I have had no change in diet.
I have tried
moisturizers/hydochortizone/eumobase etc
etc.
Nothing seems to work.
Any ideas / help?
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serratia
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 26 May 2007 Posts: 42 Location: Texas
Posted: 05-28-07 17:16pm
Sounds like eczema because I've had eczema
ever since I was a baby and even today
when I sweat or work out, my neck and the
creases at the elbow of my arms flair up.
Just my personal experience with eczema.
My rashes start out as very itchy and then
the skin turns pink and looks dry. I
apply cetaphil cream to my arms and neck
at night which usually keeps it under
control. Just remember to shower after
working out and moisturize. It may not be
eczema so I would go see a dermatologist
if you're concerned.
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kymmy
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Jun 2007 Posts: 1 Location: manitoba
Re: Itchy Neck And Arms Posted: 06-01-07 08:00am
Hi there...
I sure hear what you are saying because I
have the same problem. There is nobody
that can tell me what it is either and I
agree it is very frustrating. I have had
this for about 1 and a half years now. It
used to be just the forearms now it runs
up my arms and across my neck. I to
notice it gets worse whn im hot. Some
moisturizers sting when i use them. I
find pure olive oil helps to sooth it
without the perfumes. It is natural and
moisturizes at the same time. Also one
question... do you use tanning beds?
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DaveyA11
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 May 2007 Posts: 2 Location: Scotland
Posted: 06-01-07 18:29pm
Think I might be getting somewhere!!
Had another
medical and the Doc is convinced it IS
eczema. I have been given some betnovate
cream and I have noticed a difference
already. Hope you manage to find some
relief soon. i will keep you posted. In
answer to the sun bed question...no i
don't use them.
Had another
medical and the Doc is convinced it IS
eczema. I have been given some betnovate
cream and I have noticed a difference
already. Hope you manage to find some
relief soon. i will keep you posted. In
answer to the sun bed question...no i
don't use them.