# Re: BXO

> Written by RS on 24. September 1999 at 23:20:03:

> In Reply to: Re: BXO written by HH on 21. September 1999 at 13:57:44:

> >Dear R

> >
> >>How did your doctor originally diagnose BXO?
> >>>The doc just looked at the ring of dry tight skin and said BXO.

> I dont think this is too professional, more like a blind guess!

> >>How did your doctor originally diagnose BXO?
> >>>The doc just looked at the ring of dry tight skin and said BXO.
> >
> >be that as it may, there are many other reasons for the development of a secondary ring in middle age --- As the skin tears, it must be dry .. this could suggest fibrotic elements, but also maybe the lack of water, ... well I have an inkling that this MAY be a suggestion for diabetes - does your man recently need to drink lots of water? -
> >>>Just to let you know, my man is 33 and has been a very active sportsman (hot moist places etc!!). He still does a fair amount of sport. He has always drunk a fair amount of water. He usually only has 1 or 2 cups of black coffee a day, and tea almost never. The water intake has not increased.
> >
> >H

> Then sorry I`ve no idea, if possible please give the consultants feedback

> Robin

> Answers:

> - Re: BXO H 18.11.99 (7)
>   - Re: BXO John 3/08/2000 06:07 (6)
>     - Re: BXO TB 3/28/2000 03:50 (1)
>     - Re: BXO rs 3/20/2000 01:35 (3)
>       - Re: BXO John 7/21/2000 04:47 (0)
>       - Re: BXO cdp 6/19/2000 22:26 (1)
>         - Re: BXO JohnC 7/02/2000 03:07 (0)

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