Re: Two questions.

["Bonnie Cunningham, R.N." <bcunning@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Although I do not have the answer to the first question about an original
posting on back pain, I'd like to comment on the question about oily skin
in PD.

There are frequently skin problems associated with PD. Often, the face and
neck are plagued with over active sebaceous glands causing oily skin and /
or seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff).  This can be confusing because while
the neck and face may be oily, the body itself may be suffering from dry
skin.

Using a very mild astringent or witch hazel on the face may help control
the oily skin. Using creams and lotions can help a dry skin problem.

Bonnie Cunningham, R.N.
Patient Services Director
National Parkinson Foundation


Date:    Thu, 27 Aug 1998 20:30:57 -0700
From:    P Jones <p_jones@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Two questions.

1. Somewhere I've missed something. For the last few days there have been a
number of postings dealing with back pain--or so the subject line
indicates. However, none of these postings deal with back pain; they deal
with breakfast cereal and such like. Does anybody know if there was a
genuine posting about back pain? My wife is a sufferer and we would welcome
any information that might lead to relief.
2. Does anyone have any information about oily skin. Ever since contracting
PD, my wife has been plagued with an excess of oil on her skin,
particularly on her face.
We seek information. It being part of the PD package, we doubt there is a
cure, but there may be better ways of managing it than we have discovered.
Thank you all.
Paul Jones.