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Posted 4/28/2008 3:08 AM (GMT 0)
I'm wondering if any of you have ever experienced persistent dermatitis related to their UC?

Since September I have had a persistent rash on various areas around my body. As soon as one starts to subside it will come up again in another completely different area. There hasn't been a single moment where I haven't had some kind of rash.

I've seen physicians, dermatologists and even an allergist and no one can figure out what it can be related to. Both eczema and psoriasis have also been ruled out. I even spoke to my gastroenterologist and asked if there was a possible link between my meds and dermatitis but that was also ruled out (especially since I've been using the same meds 7 + years).

Has anyone else experienced this in the past?
Posted 4/28/2008 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
Use of green tea is not without adverse effects. Studies of the side effects of green tea specifically are limited. However, green tea is a source of caffeine, for which multiple reactions are reported.

There have been numerous side effects associated with the use of this supplement and they include:

Allergy: Skin rash, redness, itching and hives have all been reported with green tea. It is believed that the tannins in the tea are the culprits. For those individuals who do have hypersensitivity to caffeine or tannin, green tea is best avoided.

How long have you been drinking green tea?

:)
Posted 4/28/2008 6:18 PM (GMT 0)
Interesting information!

I have only been experimenting with green tea for one week. I suppose it is possible that the tea could exacerbate the rashes but since they started long before I ever introduced tea to my system, it may not be the culprit.
Posted 4/28/2008 7:08 PM (GMT 0)
Sin rashes are common with having IBD, but as you said the dermy ruled out eczema and psoriasis, but there's obviously some type of dermatitis going on, maybe go to another dermy since after all they do specialize in uncommon skin disorders as well so they should be able to figure what it is.

:)
Posted 4/30/2008 12:06 AM (GMT 0)
I get weird rashes on my face and hands pretty regularly. It itches like poison ivy, but I know I haven't been in contact w/ anything. I'm not sure what it is, but at the same time I have the rash, the area around my eyes swells too.
Posted 12/3/2012 1:32 AM (GMT 0)
I was diagnosed with UC a couple of years ago and have had a persistent dermatitis on fingers, palm side and between, for a few weeks. It blisters, then crusts over. I'm tired of paying doctor bills but am sure I need a scratch test to find out if there is some sort of irritant causing it. I used to get a mild version of the same dermatitis over the years but it is worse now. Here is an interesting article; An Association Between Ulcerative Colitis and Atopic Dermatitis, Diseases of Impaired Superficial Barriers: http://www.nature.com/jid/journal/v123/n5/full/5602558a.html

I have found that a weak solution of tea tree oil, diluted with olive oil helps to reduce the cracking and pain during the crusting stage.
Posted 12/3/2012 2:10 AM (GMT 0)
imo, it's possibly something you're eating - even if you've been eating it all your life, you may have developed an allergic reaction - just something you might give some thought to -

and same goes for the meds - some things take time or your body chemistry has changed and now you are more prone to things like this -
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