I have dry scabs al over both arms for the last 20 years, I pick them so they never heal, what is this?

Question

I don't use drugs, have been taking synthroid for hypothyroidism for 20 years, skin on rest of body is fine. My arms are covered with hypopigmented white scars from them. They go from my shoulders to my wrists, about 10 on each arm. I put lotions and creams on them but it doesn't help.

I got this first at age 30, started ont he synthroid at 42. It will start where the skin gets sort of warm and red and then a little bump forms and I pick it and it becomes a scab and never heals, partially from picking and partially because they just do not heal, except after maybe 6 months.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Go to the doctor. The fact that you have been taking Synthroid for 20 yrs. and have had this for 20 yrs. indicates it could be the problem. Also, common rule, never pick scabs. Never.

Answer 3

It sounds like you have psoriasis's. Or possibly eczema. If it is either, you need to see a skin specialist and they wil give you medication or at least tell you for sure what you have. Most importantly, quit picking them! I know it's hard to do, I get a little bump on my skin or a pimple and I pick it to death. But think about it, your fingers carry a lot of germs and you don't want to add to the problem.

Answer 4

1) What does your doctor say?
2) they need to dry, not stay wet from lotions, etc. Try dry coverings, maybe on one section at a time.
3) If it itches, that may be a problem. If not, try (and I know this is difficult) to STOP picking. You need to give everything time to heal.

But - I think your doctor is the best way to go.

Answer 5

You need to see the doc so he can culture or scrap them to find out what they are. You should have had these checked out a long time ago.

Answer 6

Go to the doctors.

Answer 7

you have psoriasis