Over a year ago now my skin flared up. I have attended my local GP, pharmacy and NHS 24 throughout this time with no real answer to what is wrong, why this has happened. I have never been given a diagnosis nor am I receiving a consistent skin care regime.
Each time I contact my GP I am told to send in a photo and nothing moves forward. My skin is itchy, blotchy, weeping and quite often results in bleeding. Throughout this time my mental health has deteriorated, the constant itch and redness of my skin is embarrassing.
I have asked several times when I will be referred to a skin consultant, with no one being able to give me any definitive answers. I even had to change jobs as my skin was so irritated I was unable to wear the protective clothing required.
I have taken it upon myself to note down what I eat and drink every day, but I cannot pin point a reason. I am so frustrated and feel like a number in the NHS waiting lists. I enquired about private treatment, however I don’t feel I should have to pay for advice and treatment when I work full time and contribute to the NHS.
"I am so frustrated and feel like a number in the NHS waiting lists"
About: Crosshouse Hospital / Dermatology Crosshouse Hospital Dermatology KA2 0BE General practices in Ayrshire & Arran General practices in Ayrshire & Arran
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