2 yrs. out but now skin problems HELP!!

Hi all: I am 2 yrs out and since the summer I am fighting skin breakdonw. Under my breasts and under the abdominal panel its red and itchy. At times it quiets down then it flares up. I have areas that are open but not oozy. My top eyelids are itchy too. My hands are also affected and splitting. The doctor gave me Ketoconazole cream 2%. But its not working. Has anyone else had this problem?? What did your doctor give you that worked. I am embarrassed to be intimate because it looks so horrible. If you know of something I should add to my diet which may help, please please let me know.

Catherine: Hi! Sorry to hear about your issues. A few things come to mind...do you have excess skin? If so plastic surery may be necessary and medically necessary to control this. Second when was your last FULL set of labs? I mean this list: Not to be construed as medical advice, this list includes labs we have had performed as gastric bypass patients/recommended every 3-12 months * 10231 - comprehensive metabolic profile * 84134 - pre-albumin * 7600 - lipid profile (cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, chol/HDL ratio) * 10256 - (LIVER/HEPATIC panel, includes ALT (SPGT) & GGT) * 718 - phosphorous - inorganic * 83735 - magnesium * 905 - uric acid *7444 - thyroid panel (T3U, T4, FTI, TSH) * 1759 - CBC with platelets * 7573 - iron, TIBC, % sat * 457 - ferritin * 945 - zinc, copper*if iron ef anemia suspect* * 921 - vitamin A * 680 - D (25-hydroxy) * 4052 - vitamin B-1 (thiamine) * 84207 - vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine) * 7065 - B-12 & folate * 83970 - serum intact PTH *31789 - homocysteine, MMA *if B12 deficiency suspect * 84255 - selenium For diabetics: *496 - HEMOGLOBIN A1C ****Dexascan eve 1-2 years _____________________________ DIAGNOSIS CODES APPLICABLE: 269.2 hypovitaminosis 244.9 hypothryoidism 268 vitamin D deficiency 250.0 diabetes 401.9 hypertension 276.9 electrolyte and fluid disorders 579.8 calcium malabsorption 579.8 intestinal malabsorption 272.0 hypercholesterolemia 275.40 calcium deficiency 266.2 cyanocobalamin deficiency 280.9 iron-deficiency anemia 269.3 zinc deficiency 281.0 pernicious anemia 281.2 folate deficiency anemia 281.1 other B12 deficiency anemia 285.9 anemia, unspecified *579.3 surgical malabsorption* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fat soluable vits (A/D/E/K) can be a piece of the dry/cracking skin and we malabsorb them/fats somewhat. Do you take a multi? Do you take any fish oil suppliments? Many swear by the coromega www.coromega.com ....But there could be other causes, such as thyroid issues or other medical concerns. The cream is for yeast but that may not be the only thing going on...if it doesn't clear consider a dermatologist consultation. Could be psoriasis, eczema etc under the yeast? http://www.emedicinehealth.com/yeast_infection_skin_rash/article_em.htm What is the water/fluid and food intake in a typical day. Are you using harsh soaps? http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/dry-skin/DS00560/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print Take Care, Jamie Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh 320/163 5'9'' (lost 45 before Surgery) Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King "Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"