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Needles At The Back And All Over The Body, Dry Skin. Cured At Home?
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I feel needles at my back and sometimes all over the body whenever I go to some hot places or whenever I feel anger. It dont give a numb kind of feeling bt my skin burns whenever I get that. I have dry type of skin. And this happens to me usually when the season changes. I have no idea on whats going on with me. I would like to know that what is the cause of it and it it can be cured at home.
I feel needles at my back and sometimes all over the body whenever I go to some hot places or whenever I feel anger. It dont give a numb kind of feeling bt my skin burns whenever I get that. I have dry type of skin. And this happens to me usually when the season changes. I have no idea on whats going on with me. I would like to know that what is the cause of it and it it can be cured at home.
Tue, 13 Aug 2013
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You might be having Ichthyosis, a genetic dry skin condition. With changes in weather you may feel similar symptoms. Without an opportunity to closely examine the lesion, I would not be able to say for sure. You might need to consider a consultation with dermatologist for assessment.
For Ichthyosis you need to apply a moisturizer every day after bath and depending on dryness can reapply 3 or more times a day. Avoid hot water bath. Avoid too much soap. A moisturizing liquid soap is ideal. Omega 3 fatty acids are good. You may have Cod liver oil capsules. Oil bath also will be beneficial.
Hope this helped
Take care
Welcome to healthcare magic
You might be having Ichthyosis, a genetic dry skin condition. With changes in weather you may feel similar symptoms. Without an opportunity to closely examine the lesion, I would not be able to say for sure. You might need to consider a consultation with dermatologist for assessment.
For Ichthyosis you need to apply a moisturizer every day after bath and depending on dryness can reapply 3 or more times a day. Avoid hot water bath. Avoid too much soap. A moisturizing liquid soap is ideal. Omega 3 fatty acids are good. You may have Cod liver oil capsules. Oil bath also will be beneficial.
Hope this helped
Take care
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