i recently used tretinoin cream (prescribed for severe body acne) on my penis after reading it might help fordyce spots. now i have a chemical burn that is causing intense itching and burning with some peeling. will my skin heal? what can i do?

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I had a reaction to the adhesive on a bandaid and its itching burning and peeling what can I do? Itch cream ain't work but got sensative skin

Answer 1

Be patient: You have a chemical burn. You need to keep the site clean and moisturized over the next week or more & it will gradually improve. It may take 6 weeks to approach normal, so it will take patience. That cream is a stripping agent that is doing what it does, just in the wrong site.

Answer 2

Need Testing: Sounds like some sort of electrolyte(minerals in your blood like sodium, potassium or calcium) disturbance. You need to see a doctor to get this sorted out asap.

Answer 3

May be fibromyalgia: There are lots of issues here and when your physician will look at all of these there are major topics to be evaluated. Are there tender myofascial (soft tissue) sites when you are touched? The eye twitches weakness and aching suggest there may be a sleep disturbance that needs evaluation. Need to clarify whether these are migraine or muscle contraction headaches:fibromyalgia fits.

Answer 4

Sounds Systemic: You need a complete workup consisting of labs(blood work) a good physical examination and a careful history. Although this sounds a lot like fms, I am concerned about the systemic issues such as muscle weakness which could be associated with certain tumors (eaton-lamber syndrome). Also paget's disease is another possibility.You need a complete workup. Fms is very treatable if that is your problem.

Answer 5

Yes: Yes, especially if the hyperthyroidism leads to diarrhea....A common cause of low potassium.

Answer 6

Yes: There are people, usually from asia, who develop low potassium when they are hyperthyroid. It can cause severe muscle weakness. It improves with the treatment of the hyperthyroidism.

Answer 7

Not normal: Definitely needs to be evaluated by your doctor. Difficulty breathing does not really go with gynecological issues. I would start with your pcp for that then see obgyn for the rest, .

Answer 8

Yes: It is cymbalta, (duloxetine) u should stop it first.

Answer 9

More likely Cymbalta: I would try stopping Cymbalta first

Answer 10

?Influenza: Although this is an unusual time of year to to have influenza, or a flu-like viral infection, this is possible. What is of concern are the anxiety, delusions and insomnia. You are in an area of the U.S. In which lyme disease is prevalent. Strongly suggest you see your doctor and get diagnosed one way or another. Hope you are better soon.

Answer 11

Mind/Body Approach: I've had great success both personally and with clients using an approach that involves meditation and relaxation, along with traditional "qi gong" (a kind of chinese yoga) movements and postures. In addition, there may be something the symptoms are trying to tell you emotionally, regarding something that may be working from within. Psychotherapy can help.

i recently used tretinoin cream (prescribed for severe body acne) on my penis after reading it might help fordyce spots. now i have a chemical burn that is causing intense itching and burning with some peeling. will my skin heal? what can i do?

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