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cazza54

cazza54

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Hi everyone,

I was recently diagnosed with Diabetes (I guess Type 2) and read on the forum about something called Mink Oil. Does anyone know if this is safe to put on open sores on the feet? My right foot is really painful, which dry cracked skin that splits and peels. The doctors have not been able to work out what is wrong, but I wonder if it could be connected with my diabetes?

I will try to attach a photo to illustrate the problem.

Regards,

Carol

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Wow, that looks sore ! So, the docs don't know what it is yet so have they referred you to a specialist or done any tests ? Sorry, I have no clue what it is. Good luck though and I hope you get it sorted soon.

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Carol I wouldn't be putting anything on your foot without your Dr's consent, that looks really sore and as Mo says I hope they have refereed you over to see a specialist.
 
your foot is very sore, have you seen a podiastrist?
i get very dry and lots of hard skin on my heels
i,m newly diagnoised as type2 diabetes, and people have said to be carefull at looking after your feet
 
Thank you.

Yes, I did have a referral to a dermatologist, you first said it was athletes foot, then excema and lastly (after a biopsy) psoriasis (sp). At that point I gave up. :(

I will take your advice and not use any cream that I haven't run by the doctor first, thank you.

Regards,

Carol

PS. Yes, it is very sore, and tingles and burns all the time. :(
 
Oh poor you, that looks dreadful. Presumably with a diagnosis of psoriasis they have given you some advice or medication cream?
 
Thank you Andy.

Yes, Bluetit, they gave me am emulsifying ointment. But to be honest it doesn't really do much, which is why I was wondering about the mink oil.

Regards,

Carol
 
I have psoriasis but it has never looked as bad as this, although just before diagnosed T2 mine did get a bit weepy and sore, I was told not to use anything on it other than water and the Aqueasus (sp?) cream to wash with, which was pretty depressing as it was the middle of summer and mine was in the folds of my skin and under my breasts, I felt smelly the whole time although I probably wasn't

How are your bs levels do you test? I found that once I got my levels down my psoriasis dried up again and went back to being scaley rather than weepy. I have had it for over 30yrs and stopped using steroid creams etc about 15 yrs ago, they are very bad for thinning the skin and I didn't like the idea,

I would keep it uncovered so the air can get at it while you are sitting down etc, also if you can get a little sun in it each day that can help enormously, not too long about 10 or 15 minutes, now that mine is back to "normal" the only thing I use on it is vasaline to keep it soft and supple and hydrated.


Do you have a follow up app with the dermatologist? I would push to see him again, caring for our feet is really important to us and they need to get it sorted for you
 
Hi Carol,

I had similar on the shins & sides of the lower part of my legs for a period of four years, up until two years back.
It came to a head when the lower part of my leg started looking like "the singing detective" it drove me mad.
I saw my DSN who reckoned is was psoriasis & prescribed some ointment with the consistency of petroleum jelly? & a "double base" barrier cream which though alleviated, didn't cure...

The problem disappeared when I jacked my job of 5 years in & moved on... The next job though more physically demanding/dynamic a better environment to work..

Sometimes stress can manifest itself in some funny ways...?!!
 
It is psoriasis. Looks exactly like mine.
Mine is dryer now that my BG is more in control.
 
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lovinglife said:
I have psoriasis but it has never looked as bad as this, although just before diagnosed T2 mine did get a bit weepy and sore, I was told not to use anything on it other than water and the Aqueasus (sp?) cream to wash with, which was pretty depressing as it was the middle of summer and mine was in the folds of my skin and under my breasts, I felt smelly the whole time although I probably wasn't

How are your bs levels do you test? I found that once I got my levels down my psoriasis dried up again and went back to being scaley rather than weepy. I have had it for over 30yrs and stopped using steroid creams etc about 15 yrs ago, they are very bad for thinning the skin and I didn't like the idea,

I would keep it uncovered so the air can get at it while you are sitting down etc, also if you can get a little sun in it each day that can help enormously, not too long about 10 or 15 minutes, now that mine is back to "normal" the only thing I use on it is vasaline to keep it soft and supple and hydrated.


Do you have a follow up app with the dermatologist? I would push to see him again, caring for our feet is really important to us and they need to get it sorted for you
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I have only been testing for the past week and a bit, since I was diagnosed. My BG is all over the place at present, with readings from 11.6 up to 23.0. Hopefully once I get them under control my foot will heal. That would be wonderful. I will ask for a follow up appointment with the dermatologist..

Regards,

Carol
 
I think I'd be getting your Vitamin D levels checked as low Vitamin D can be involved with all sorts of skin issues.

Sun exposure is also meant to be helpful for psoriasis, as I understand.

Another supplement that is meant to be helpful for both skin and hair is Biotin.
 
As others have said it is psoriasis mum had it really badly on her feet and they also slit open . She was hospitalized for weeks with her feet in what looked like plastic bags . It did work and she came home much improved. Hope you find something that works for you


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Some areas started to clear up after I was diagnosed with diabetes. The change to my diet for whatever reason seems to have helped the condition. The skin in the clear areas is normal, unlike if cleared by cream.
 
I am pleased to report that my sore foot is healing nicely! It can only be the new dietary controls I have put in place or the metformin that is doing this. Whatever, my foot is more comfortable than it has been for months. :)

Regards,

Carol
 
cazza54 said:
I am pleased to report that my sore foot is healing nicely! It can only be the new dietary controls I have put in place or the metformin that is doing this. Whatever, my foot is more comfortable than it has been for months. :)

Regards,

Carol
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Wonderful :)
 
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