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Dry skin or Excema Anyone?

Surgery
Gastric Bypass (RYGB)
Date
08022023
Start Weight
272 lbs
Goal Weight
145 lbs
Currently
166 lbs
Progress
83%
I had excema outbreaks off and on for years, but post-surgery the little red spotches are popping up on my forehead, eyelids, and neck. I can control it with my RX cream but it is definitely more stubborn now. Anyone else struggle with this? Dry skin is a symptom of dehydration, so I am definitely watching my fluids like a hawk. I just hate that it is in such a visible location now.
 
I am a little over 3 years post surgery. Have you ever been check for autoimmune issues? I recently went to the doc to get a referral to be assessed for RA. Blood work came back as a autoimmune issue and what they are leaning towards is Scleroderma aka crest syndrome. I have always had severe dry skin which is a symptom.
 
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