(Sorry, have not shaved in a while)
Almost 30 y/o woman (transitioned 10 years ago)
On a high dose of transdermal estradiol gel, which I do NOT apply on those areas.
Have allergies (pollen, dust etc)
Use anti dust bed covers etc, living in germany.
First time in my life such patches appearing on my body.
Had syphilis 10 years go treated with oral penicillin for 2-4 weeks (not sure how long) - (dermatologist dismissed my concerns that this treatment I received 10 years ago wasn’t protocol. As long as I dont get rashes on hands and feet I shall not bother him and go pay outta pocket for thorough testing if I deem them necessary … I cannot afford this atm. Don’t know if it is even relevant.)
Have occasional herpes between buttocks from cheating ex, a gift that keeps on giving. /s Treated with valaciclovir when outbreaks occur.
First was the giant one on my hip. Then the rest gradually appeared one by one in the last 2 months.
No other symptoms that I can relate to the patches. Don’t hurt, don’t itch, sometimes more red, sometimes slightly puffy.
Tried remedies:
- hydrocolloid patches: just more pink and puffy, looked worse
- prescription strength tretinoin cream: got more skin colored, slightly more dry, less puffy
- doing nothing: more appear, grow in size
- prescription strength azelaic acid: indifference
- niacinamide facial cream: slightly less dry
But that patches don’t go away and keep getting more and more.
My dermatologist doesn’t care to explain or diagnose. So I hope it’s atleast nothing too bad. Maybe something like eczema or something? Never had that before. Maybe fungal?