Should I see a dermatologist?

Hi everyone,


I have problem skin, servere eczma, itchy %26amp; extreamly dry skin, when I bend my joints my skin cracks %26amp; bleeds %26amp; pus. Sorry I know it's gross, I've been suffering from it for years, I have good days %26amp; bad days %26amp; for a short period of time my skin is clear %26amp; normal. I've been seeing the doctor about it since it was a problem %26amp; I always get prescribed mositurizer, creams, body washes %26amp; steriod cream, it clears it, up but this time it's not shifting %26amp; my skin looks disgusting espercially my arms %26amp; legs. People say I should ask to be refered to a Dermotologist but what can they do? Nothing the doctor prescribes is working, so what's the point?Should I see a dermatologist?
Perhaps, a dermatologist! Some of your symptoms sound like lupus. A dermatologist might need to refer you to another specialist; that would be a good start point.





You seem to be beyond severe eczema!! If your primary health care provider is not able to help your condition he/she should be referring you. I never have to ASK for a referral. But if you have to ask by all means ask!!!Should I see a dermatologist?
you dont look sick in your pic its probably nothing
Yes. I have no idea how to help with this but Doctors specialise in different fields, your Doctor is probably not an expert in this field but a dermatologist may be able to recommend a course of treatment which will work which your Doctor is unfamiliar with. This is no reflection on your Doctor. Go for it and good luck.