Can anyone help?

[MattyBoy100]

Can anyone help...

since I started dialysis 2 months ago, a lot of spots have developed around my chin and neck.  I never suffered from acne or spots as a teenager.  The medical staff just say I`m not washing enough(!!!) and that they are natural spots.  One Doctor said they may be phosphates being deposited in my skin.  Everyone looks at me as if I am being vain and shouldn`t worry.  The problem is getting worse seemingly daily and I don`t know what to do as I look a mess!

[goofynina]

when you say spots, are you meaning pimples? blotches?  please explain a little more.  You are fairly new to dialysis and i am sure your body is still trying to get used to all that is going on and in your body.

[MattyBoy100]

I mean pimples that appear as small lumps under my skin and then eventually break the skin without any puss or deposit but bleed if I scratch them and are sensitive to being touched like normal pimples are.  There are none on my face though, just under my chin and around my neck.

[Epoman]

I mean pimples that appear as small lumps under my skin and then eventually break the skin without any puss or deposit but bleed if I scratch them and are sensitive to being touched like normal pimples are.  There are none on my face though, just under my chin and around my neck.

I had the same thing on my arms, it is toxins trying to escape your body, at least that's what 3 doctors told me. But after a while on dialysis (about a year), all the bumps on my arms went away. Don't worry about it, they will go away unless they are correct and you are just a filthy person.  J/K 

[Rerun]

Well, if you have a catheter in your neck/chest you may not wash like you would in a shower.  Try cleaning more in that area and if they are still there then you can ruled out hygiene.   

[MattyBoy100]

 Thanks for the advice guys, I would just like to say my hygiene is very good thankyou!!!  It`s frustrating when you ask the medical profession about things that are happening to you and you don`t get any decent explanations.

[goofynina]

The docs dont know, they just have a measly ol' diploma with a bachelors degree in blah blah blah,  we have,  IHATEDIALYSIS.COM   the best place to find answers...  Hey,, IHDU,  nice ring to it huh?  (ihatedialysis university)