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skin pigmenatation
13 f
well ive been diagnosed with EDP (erythema dyschromicum perstans) its a really bad skin pigmentation and ive been to the derm and they said that they cant do anything about it.. and i feel like they just gave up on me and im strong i wont give up my horrible skin like this.. iofanyone copuld help me with the treatment or how to cure it or what can help me with it it would be great.. please help me people ive had this for a year and a half and io cant wait for it to be gone. please help. im begging you
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im sorry to hear about your skin pigmentation =[
my in school suspension teacher ahs the same thing and im not an expert but what he does to control it is he goes tanning. i know your only 13 so it might not be a good idea, but they have spray on tan you can buy in stores and tanning lotion. the tanning helps my teacher cover it up somewhat and it blends in. you vcan also look on websites about edp for more info. good luck hun =]
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Wow, I don't blame you for being upset, and I believe the doctor just doesn't know what to do for you, and since it is not life threating, he is just going to let it go. Buy it can be very traumatic for a young girl to have to go through something like this.
This is what I found out my doing some research on the internet. (I am an esthetician by the way, and I have taken classes in skin care.)
This is the diagnosis:
=== Erythema dyschromicum perstans, commonly known as ashy dermatosis, was first described by Ramirez in 1957. This uncommon disorder occurs predominately in dark-skinned Latin Americans, particularly women in the first through third decades of life. Ashy dermatosis is a chronic condition characterized by asymptomatic, slate-gray or violaceous hyperpigmented macules distributed most commonly over the trunk and proximal extremities, and less frequently over the face and neck. Lesions, which occur in otherwise healthy persons, may initially present as erythematous macules that slowly progress to a blue-gray hue. The macules of erythema dyschromicum perstans vary in size and may occasionally demonstrate an erythematous raised border===
Further research tells me that this can sometimes be caused by the ingestion of plant fertilizers. Do you by any chance work a lot in a garden? Do you eat a lot of fruit and vegetables that could have been treated or grown using chemical fertilizers? It can also be caused by a compromised immune system. Meaning that your immune system is not as healthy as it should be. That is why it is affecting you, and not affecting other people. To strenghten your immune system you need vitamins and supplements like Vit. C, and even more. Here is what I suggest. I buy vitamins and supplements from a web company called "www.invitehealth.com" YOu can go to that website, and select the "contact us" button. The doctors and pharmacists who run that company Invite Health, are good people who want to help. Send them an email and in the email, tell them about your diagnosis, and ask them what they recommened. Then you can decide if you want to buy stuff from their website or not. I hope this helps, and if you get the answers you need, I hope your parents will help you in trying to find a cure. I know that it is out there. Just don't leave any stone unturned. good luck to you
Michele
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