skin issues since I started exercising

amygee05nb
amygee05nb Posts: 55
edited October 3 in Health and Weight Loss
I have eczema but it has been under control and got better when I started eating right. But, then I started the gym and ever since I have this horrible rash on my arms and back. It's like my skin is bubbling? it's gross and I am embarassed by it. Has anyone had skin issues when they started working out or is this just me?

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  • saj6
    saj6 Posts: 33 Member
    I've had eczema my whole life and sweat can cause me to have flare ups :-( not sure what you can do about it though. Hopefully someone else knows what to do besides just using your cream on the rash.
  • Gary1977
    Gary1977 Posts: 804 Member
    Can you develop eczema later in life? I think I may have it.
  • KimmyEB
    KimmyEB Posts: 1,208 Member
    Haven't had those exact issues, but I noticed the first month or so after I started exercising consistently, I started getting acne on my face, which is something I've never had an issue with before. I'd occasionally get 1 pimple on my face every 5 or 6 months, that's about it. then I started getting multiple ones all over my face and neck constantly. After talking with a few people here on this site and my own research, I believe the acne was from sweating. I started using some of those Clean & Clear facial wipes and they worked great--haven't had an issue with the acne since. :smile:

    I'm not sure exactly what eczema is, but I have mild psoriasis, and I know change in weather especially irritates my skin, but this year, it hasn't really affected it that much. I'm wondering if the healthier eating and exercise is helping?
  • kmcrey87
    kmcrey87 Posts: 422 Member
    Awww, that stinks! You need to ask the doctor about this when you go!
  • amygee05nb
    amygee05nb Posts: 55
    no ****,girl. lol I am loosing weight but I am all broken out lol..not hot and its making me self consious not to mention it is irriating like a *****.
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    oh girl I feel for you! A couple of weeks ago I broke out with something and my dermatologist says it's guttate psoriasis. It makes me feel really self-conscious. I almost wonder if some new item of food is causing it, since I changed my eating habits when I started on here.
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