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Any Disseminated Superficial Actinic Porokeratosis (DSAP)

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@ddb77 Yes, it is very hard to get diagonised and harder to find a derm that cares/knows about it. I had one derm that knew a little about it but he moved out of state. I have been dealing with this for many years. I would have places on my face that would get so bad they bleed. Those have been frozen off along with many many others. I stared using LaRoche-Posey gentle foaming cleansing oil for body wash. I had used Olay for many years and then the derm recommended Dove. Olay has a new Super Serum body wash that is good and cheaper than the LaRoche-Posay. I just started using the La Roche Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+ after seeing it recommended here. I also use sunscreen and wear clothing with sun block. I wear long sleeves and long pants year round. Nice to hear they are researching and may find a cure.

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I'm so sorry to learn about your difficult experience. It can be very emotionally and psychologically draining to think about our skin so much. Do you have a new dermatologist? If you can find one to prescribe the compounded Lovastatin cream to you, you may find it useful. The studies showed most with definitive cases of DSAP did respond well to this treatment. The pharmacist told me it's all about being consistent in use because the statin is instructing the skin cell to respond correctly instead of malfunctioning.