Wth is going on?

[Mama2many]

I have been a bit stricter with the diet the past month because I really need to loose some weight. I was 40 pounds heavier than my typical weight. I have been off and on dieting for over a year. Finally lost 9 pounds but my face is breaking out in tiny little clear fluid type pimples and I've had bad diarrhea :( not sure what's up here. Help.

[atomic sagebrush]

Some people think when you lose weight pretty fast (and 9 lb in a month is pretty rapid really) it may release some toxins that were stored in your fat and this can sometimes make you not feel very well while you're actively losing. I would probably lay off alcohol just in case your liver needs a little less to manage while you're losing. :)

[maidentomother]

The bumps sound like an allergic reaction, likely dermatitis from contact with something you're sensitive to or possibly a food/supplement allergy.

[atomic sagebrush]

Good point maiden, upon rereading that does sound allergic. I missed the clear fluid part in the first reading. Taking anything new or using new lotion???

[TaytumJ]

I had perioral dermatitis a few years back and without actually seeing your face (and not being a dermatologist!) that sounds like what I had. Lots of bumps on my chin area, but only filled with clear liquid. It was the sulfate in my shampoo getting on my skin causing it. I was prescribed a low antibiotic, but make sure you go to a dermatologist! My regular doctor wanted to prescribe me this like $300 pill, when really I just needed a generic compound prescription that he could prescribe.

It sucked - hope you get some answers!


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[1moregirl]

If you are having diarrhoea as well, then I would say it's more likely some reaction you are having to something in your diet , or a supplement. Have you started on anything new recently? Reactions that we have on our skin from a cream, for example, don't usually cause diarrhoea as well. I would see my GP if I was you and get their opinion. Good luck.

[Mama2many]

I'm almost wondering if it's all the caffeine?

[maidentomother]

I think it's quite possible the diarrhea and dermatitis are unrelated, though they can go together in response to food sensitivities. But I'd guess the caffeine /fibre is responsible for the diarrhea and something topical is causing the dermatitis.

Can you list ALL new supps/meds and face/hair/body/detergent products that you've only just started using in the past 6 weeks?

I have the world's most sensitive facial skin and practically everything gives me contact dermatitis requiring high dose steroids. But no caffeine, even super high doses, supps, or meds have ever given me dermatitis. Rashes, rarely, but not dermatitis.

[atomic sagebrush]

I'm almost wondering if it's all the caffeine?

Well caff can give you the poopz to be sure but I don't think it could cause the rash. Could be more than one thing togeher.

How much caffeine are we talking here?

[atomic sagebrush]

:agree: me too - I have really super sensitive skin and am constantly getting rashes from somehting or other but I have never had any skin issues from caffeine in any form.

[atomic sagebrush]

My mother in law was allergic to metamucil and that manifested as a skin rash, but normally when it's an anaphylactic thing it will be all over and not just in one spot.

[maidentomother]

I've consumed around 600mg caffeine daily for YEARS (in high school/college) and never had any skin issues from it. I've never even heard of it causing a rash, let alone dermatitis.

The super sensitive skin is a real hassle/bummer, isn't it atomic? I'm sorry you suffer it too. If you ever want any product recommendations let me know as I've tried soooo many things.

[Mama2many]

Only a soda and large cup of coffee a day.

[Mama2many]

Both seem to be a bit better today. Maybe I was sick or something? So weird. I'm also like super sensitive and emotional. Crying over the dumbest stuff.

[maidentomother]

Could you be pregnant?

[Mama2many]

I'm on cd 11 and just had a period

[atomic sagebrush]

I think we got more than one issue happening here, can you tell us more about what is happening?

[atomic sagebrush]

I've consumed around 600mg caffeine daily for YEARS (in high school/college) and never had any skin issues from it. I've never even heard of it causing a rash, let alone dermatitis.

The super sensitive skin is a real hassle/bummer, isn't it atomic? I'm sorry you suffer it too. If you ever want any product recommendations let me know as I've tried soooo many things.

yeah, it sucks! just about every annoying but non life threatening health thing I "enjoy" LOL.