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Skin Health | Last Active: Mar 7 11:42am | Replies (28)
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Thank you for your reply and for the resources. My dermatologist and functional doctor have told me that none of the drugs that my dermatologist recommended are even mildly safe because they can affect my eyesight, namely causing retinitis. The dermatologist wants me to go to a retina opthamologist for a baseline retina exam if I decide to go on plaquenil. I did read on the CARF website that LPP is linked to hypothyroidism. I've been on thyroid meds for years but results from last weeks blood draw shows that my thyroid, especially my thyroid antibodies, are out of range. I'm seeing my functional doc on Wednesday so maybe he will have some treatment advice. Thanks again.
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I should have mentioned that none of the women I met who took those drugs and had success have been through cancer like I have. I also read about the LPP/hypothyroid link and had my doctor run a full thyroid panel, but that does not seem to be an issue for me. One more thing I learned about was the iRestore device for low level laser therapy - two women I talked to have used it with some success, and the company offers a 1 year money back guarantee if you don't see any improvement. So I might try it, but can't use it right now while I'm on the doxycycline because of the sun sensitivity. Ah well. Good luck with your doctor this week.