Skin Changes

I haven't experienced this myself so far. Did your doctor give you a diagnosis for it? What is the cream? Perhaps a different type of cream would help?

BeeGee said:

Hi There.
Just wondered if anyone else has developed skin problems since having type 2?
I have developed very dry skin in a small patch under one arm and under one breast.
The skin is quite scaly and, when I wash the top layer of skin comes away and leaves my skin really bright red and a bit sore!
I have been given cream from my GP but it has had no effect.
Now I have similar skin dryness in my hair ... great!
Am I the only one?!

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Hi
I too have developed dry skin patches, my GPsent me to a skin consultant and she recommended HAELAN TAPE. Although this is not a cure, it helps with the dry patches. I have found that the tape can lessen the dry patch if applied for two to three days continuously, but after a while they can return. Hope this helps.

Very imp thread.

IMO - based on my observations in my fitness club [and in my family]:
skin changes are different in stages of T2. 'Some of them' may include:
1. Pre-T2: brown or black patches mostly on upper body - around the neck, on lower back or under the breasts. In one or two instances, such patches were seen on thighs. These patches disappear after few months, especially after full onset of T2.

2. During T2 [controlled]: brown/ black patches on legs. May be permanent too.

3. Uncontrolled or high levels of BS/T2: discussion on 'patches' is meaningless during this phase, as mostly all organs [eyes, toes, teeth etc] are impacted. Usually surgical intervention is suggested to prevent the spread of gangrene.

I am not a medical doctor, much away from 'highly literate population' and I may be wrong totally; but this is what I observed. Feel free to hound me!

note: according to my observations/ notes: patches are seen in all T2 folks due to 'insulin resistance'.

I developed scaly patches & after some extensive googling what I have looks like a fugal infection so I have been using some athletes foot cream & it does seem to be improving , it was dead cheap so may be worth having a go . It seems us poor dibatetics are more prone to them

Soon after diagnosis I had thrush on the underside of my breasts and was given some cream by GP hadn't had it before, not had it since.

Diabetes can make skin drier which is why I slap on organic coconut oil. I use it because unlike commercial moisturizers it doesn't contain a whole lot of chemicals.

I get small scaly dry patches between the fingers of one hand from time to time and use Betnovate, which works. Your GP may prescribe it.
For skin problems generally see http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/skin-problems.73621/
For Betnovate see http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/itching-between-fingers.77393/#post-856338
and http://www.nhs.uk/Medicine-Guides/Pages/MedicineOverview.aspx?condition=Inflammatory skin conditions&medicine=Betnovate&preparationBetnovate 0.1% cream