Long term - Skin condition

LegacyUser

Hi All

I thought id put this up here however it is long term illness/personal issue but i wont go into the personal issue side of things really.

So to give a little bit of back ground in 2017 i noticed that I was getting some red marks on the backs of my legs and didn't overthink until it became sore and weeping a bit so i went to the doctor which referred me to a dermatologist. This appointment came about in 2019 by which stage the symptoms were much worse and thought the time having a worsening affect on my personal life and mental health. ( rash had spread from back of legs to upper legs abdomen and arms).

So the dermatologist diagnosed it as infected Excema and prescribed a course of bath wash, creams and a emollient. After a couple of days the results were great, skin had smoothened and pain was gone, red marks still visible but miles better than before. Back for a followup appointment i went and a steroid cream prescribed and continue with the emollient, the consultant also said that light treatment would be used as well.

This is where i fecked up , for personal reasons I could not get back to the appointment and a subsequent one also and rather than being thoughtful for other patients I did not let the receptionist know prior to the appointment. So I get a letter from the consultant advising that i would need the gp to write again if i required a new appointment. Now because the infection was healing I left this on the long finger until where I am know in that the infection is as bad as when I went in first and im really back behind square one.

I do need to address as I cannot continue without treatment as the infection is painful and weeps is itchy causes flaky skin which believe me is embarrassing when you have a house share. It may be two years before I get back to the consultant and given the current situation there will already be a backlog of outpatients

Has anyone here experienced any similar type skin condition? How do you find best to manage it day to day? I have read about oatmeal baths , tea tree oil etc anything ive tried to date did not work apart from what was prescribed but without a prescription this steroid cream are not available .

I'm pretty determined to address this correctly for once and for all as I cant go on with this so will have make the first steps

All and any input is welcome

Thanks

Gremlinertia

The best i can say here is that this wouldn't be the first time that people have had other things crop up or whatever and not followed up with appointments. Therefore it's also not your doctor's or dermatologist's office seeing similar so yes your doctor first and perhaps contact dermatologist if you are available at short notice..
As for management of your skin currently humidity and chafing tend to be big issues, check the skin threads here and consult with a doctor and pharmacist

SuziXX

See if your GP will prescribe the medications your dermatologist prescribed initially while your waiting.