Hey Lisa

Firstly - I think you should be checked for folliculitis - as it sounds like you may have a type of this - the drs can then rx a steroid cream - it does work. Folliculitis causes itches, almost dark purple blood blister spots, which then pop and leave a crater/ scar type thing.

My bum is mostly pressure - cos I can't change my position independently - I also have the "spots" there as well but my bum is more pressure stuff.

I personally would recommend mag sulph - it is cheap, simple and does make a difference - or alternatively a barrier cream. Leaving sores to the air is all very well - but a) risk of blood poisioning b) unless your skin is totally open to the air (eg wearing skirts or something) then you are likely to get your clothes stuck on the sores - which even without RSD hurts like hell.... ).

HBOT - hyperbaric oxygen therapy - has worked wonders on cleaningup my ulcers (I had them all over my legs and feet). i don't know if it is avaoible on insurance - it is high pressure oxygen - so oxygen is forced in to the nerve cells which gives extgremeities oxygen etc.

Hope this helps!!

Rxxxxx