Question 1

How do u cure sticky skin syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Sticky skin syndrome (or "acquired cutaneous adherence") is a rare side effect of certain drugs, usually etretinate, which is used to treat psoriasis. Also reported with ketoconazole (an anti-fungal) and some chemotherapy agents. If you're taking any of those drugs, ask your doctor about stopping it. If not, you probably have something else, and you'll need to see a dermatologist to find out what.

Question 2

Sticky skin syndrome.acquired cutaneous adherence syndrome.skin is sticky .going through for 12 years. no cure plz help?

Accepted Answer

Has it ever been explained that your sticky skin is a clamminess that is caused by excessive sweating?  Have you ever tried the hyaluronic acid treatment? Have you consulted a dermatologist at a university hospital for evaluation & advice? If not, I recommend that you do.

Question 3

Sticky skin syndrome medicine.skin biopsy shows sweat composition disturbed .please suggest how to correct it skin is sticking to skin like some glue is there?

Accepted Answer

You need to be investigated by a dermatologist for cause. In the meantime use skin emollient lotions /cream

Question 4

I have sticky skin on my eyelids, front of my neck, and behind my knees.  it's not "sticky skin syndrome", it doesn't happen when it's wet.?

Accepted Answer

If you skin is sticky when damp, but not when completely dry, you have something called acquired cutaneous adherence, or sticky skin syndrome. Sometimes it's caused by medication and sometimes not. It seems to be very rare and not much is known about it.

Question 5

Sticky skin syndtrome or acquired cutaneous adherence syndrome doctor prescribed gabapentin 100 mg twice daily still no result.plz do help?

Accepted Answer

Unless you have advanced kidney disease, a gabapentin dose 100 mg, twice a day, less likely has any effect.

Question 6

Can you tell me how toasted skin syndrome can be treated?

Accepted Answer

Toasted skin syndrome, medically called erythema ab igne, is a skin condition that results from exposure to high heat directly against the skin.  You may use some pure aloe, or Vitamin E, or walnut oil on the areas to help them heal faster and reduce pigmentation change.  Skin should return to its normal condition in a few weeks.

Question 7

Whats a condition called scorched skin syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Also known as staphlococcal scalded skin syndrome (ssss), which is cause by a toxin released by a staphlococcal infection.  It can be very serious and very painful.  The toxin can cause the skin to necrose and peel off.

Question 8

Does "exploding head syndrome" ever involve innocuous sounds that wake you up? like alarms, rings, beeps, or creaks? i feel plagued.

Accepted Answer

I'm a little but powerful way you describe your headaches I would suggest that you see a neurologist as quickly as possible. You should get a CT scan of the head first and maybe an MRI after the CT scan results are available. A full and complete examination especially neurological examination would be very important at this time

Question 9

I have duane syndrome and am starting to display the characteristic 'head turn'. is there anything i can do to stop this or avoid it getting worse?

Accepted Answer

The head turn is expected around your age. It is the natural compensation for this visual field deficit on one side. There are specialist in low vision rehab that can help with compensation stratagies and head position. If you are losing binocular vision, depth perception, then you should look into surgical options from an ophthomologist that treats this genetic condition.

Question 10

How fast can i make my scalded skin syndrome go away?

Accepted Answer

This is caused by an infection which can be dangerous and needs to be treated, should improve with proper antibiotics.

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