Severe neutropenia and skin conditions

[Janice Sheppard]

In December my neutrophil count dropped below 0.5. Since then I’ve developed rosacea and eeczema. Is there a correlation here? I have relief from the rosacea with antibiotic ointment, but the eczema is just getting worse, spreading.

• This topic was modified 5 years ago by Janice Sheppard.

[Michael]

I was dx with MDS in June 2016. My sole cytopenia is neutropenia and my ANC nearly always falls within the severely neutropenic range. I continue on watch and wait.
I get multiple skin infections (boils/abscesses)generally on my inner thighs, especially during warm weather. I have dealt with them without medical intervention until my most recent bout. This boil was very painful and refused to burst from hot packing, so I sought medical care. The boil was lanced, drained and I was treated with antibiotic for staph infection. I am now undergoing wound care as even minor wounds take much longer to heal since my neutropenia. I am told that being neutropenic makes me susceptible to skin conditions/infections.

I would see your GP for the eczema if you can’t control it.

Best wishes.

[Janice Sheppard]

Thanks michael. I’m sorry you’re having so much trouble. I’ve seen a dermatologist and its treated but is spreading. I dont have any infections though. I’m just wondering if other people have experienced this, I’ve never had a problem with these skin conditions until now.

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