 Atopic Dermatitis |
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 Nov 6 2012, 10:41 PM
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Senior Moderator  Group: Senior Moderator Posts: 1,553 Joined: 1-October 06 From: Ottawa, Ontario Member No.: 15 My Pump: Paradigm VEO with CGMS  |
This is a little off-topic and not really diabetes related. My older son was recently diagnosed with Atopic Dermatitis. While this is related to the immune system, it is not an auto-immune disease. In his case, this seems to mostly manifest itself as eczema (although it now appears he has some allergies).
Does anyone know if there could be any connection with this and diabetes (or any other immune disease)? We can't really figure out where this came from. As far as we know, no one in either of our families has either dermatitis or eczema. He did have eczema when he was a baby, but it went away after about a year. It suddenly reappeared earlier this year. -------------------- Aaron
Senior Moderator Type 1 32 years and counting Pumping with MM since 2000 Paradigm VEO CGMS since July 2006 |
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Nov 7 2012, 01:42 AM
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IPF Regular Group: Members Posts: 106 Joined: 10-September 07 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 565 My Pump: Minimed 523 |
QUOTE(Aaron @ Nov 6 2012, 02:41 PM)  This is a little off-topic and not really diabetes related. My older son was recently diagnosed with Atopic Dermatitis. While this is related to the immune system, it is not an auto-immune disease. In his case, this seems to mostly manifest itself as eczema (although it now appears he has some allergies). Does anyone know if there could be any connection with this and diabetes (or any other immune disease)? We can't really figure out where this came from. As far as we know, no one in either of our families has either dermatitis or eczema. He did have eczema when he was a baby, but it went away after about a year. It suddenly reappeared earlier this year. I was diagnosed with atopic dermatitis a few years ago. My dermatologist told me to add an extra rinse cycle to my laundry. I did that and haven't had any problems ever since. I think atopic dermatitis is a pretty general diagnosis for a skin irritation that could have many causes that are not necessarily immune-related. I've always had "sensitive skin" and, in my case, the problem seemed to be a reaction to chemicals in laundry detergent. I suggest your son think about whether there have been any skin-related changes in his routine-new laundry detergent, soap, sun tan lotion, etc., and maybe try an extra rinse cycle. Good luck! Marty |
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Nov 7 2012, 12:33 PM
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IPF Addict Group: Moderator Posts: 4,500 Joined: 6-October 06 From: Florida Member No.: 30 My Pump: MM Revel with CGMS |
QUOTE(Marty @ Nov 6 2012, 08:42 PM) I was diagnosed with atopic dermatitis a few years ago. My dermatologist told me to add an extra rinse cycle to my laundry. I did that and haven't had any problems ever since. I think atopic dermatitis is a pretty general diagnosis for a skin irritation that could have many causes that are not necessarily immune-related. I've always had "sensitive skin" and, in my case, the problem seemed to be a reaction to chemicals in laundry detergent. I suggest your son think about whether there have been any skin-related changes in his routine-new laundry detergent, soap, sun tan lotion, etc., and maybe try an extra rinse cycle. Good luck! Marty Years ago a dermatologist told me never to use dryer sheets, either. I was told instead to use the type of fabric softener that is used in the washing machine like Downy or Snuggle. Linda B. -------------------- Linda
Forum Moderator Pumping with Minimed since 1995 Paradigm Revel w/ CGMS |
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Nov 7 2012, 01:45 PM
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Senior Moderator Group: Senior Moderator Posts: 1,553 Joined: 1-October 06 From: Ottawa, Ontario Member No.: 15 My Pump: Paradigm VEO with CGMS |
I forgot to add, the dermatologist did some blood tests. There was one I think called I something (a three letter term). The normal value for that is around 2500. My son's result was 75000. I'm still trying to understand what this test is about, but I think it indicates some immune system involvement (that may be related to allergies).
-------------------- Aaron
Senior Moderator Type 1 32 years and counting Pumping with MM since 2000 Paradigm VEO CGMS since July 2006 |
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Nov 8 2012, 12:57 AM
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IPF Regular Group: Members Posts: 316 Joined: 15-January 11 Member No.: 3,436 My Pump: Medtronic Revel 723 |
Aaron
Is it possible your older son has changed the brand of body wash he uses, or maybe he has changed the laundry detergent being used to wash his clothes? My daughter-in-law told me she has to wash my grandson's clothes with fragrance-free laundry detergent and also she has to use fragrance-free body soap on him. Just a thought for your reference. -------------------- Type 1 Dx 4-21-2003
Medtronic 723, 8-21-2010 Dexcom CGMS. 9-2007 - self funded |
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Nov 8 2012, 05:59 AM
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 IPF Addict Group: Members Posts: 3,014 Joined: 2-September 07 From: New York Member No.: 553 My Pump: Paradigm Revel |
QUOTE(Aaron @ Nov 6 2012, 05:41 PM) This is a little off-topic and not really diabetes related. My older son was recently diagnosed with Atopic Dermatitis. While this is related to the immune system, it is not an auto-immune disease. In his case, this seems to mostly manifest itself as eczema (although it now appears he has some allergies). Does anyone know if there could be any connection with this and diabetes (or any other immune disease)? We can't really figure out where this came from. As far as we know, no one in either of our families has either dermatitis or eczema. He did have eczema when he was a baby, but it went away after about a year. It suddenly reappeared earlier this year. I can't use soaps like Ivory or Joy. I must use detergents like Dove and Tide. Otherwise I develop atopic or contact dermatitis. Also dry skin can cause such problems. -------------------- Arlene S.
Type 1 Pumping with Minimed since 1993 CGMS since July 2006 Revel since March, 2010 |
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Nov 14 2012, 08:27 AM
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 IPF Regular Group: Members Posts: 187 Joined: 20-January 09 From: New Zealand Member No.: 1,758 My Pump: Animas 2020 PINK! :D |
My skin is really bad at the moment, it hasn't been like this since I was a child. I have moved cities and the water here is chlorinated which dries my skin out so much (where I used to live we were lucky enough to have a pure water supply with no chlorine). I don't use soap as it is very very drying on your skin. I use a body wash and always make sure it is a 'soap free' variety (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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