Eczema symptoms of eczema

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Avatar m tn i have the herpes virus in my eczema, i was wondering if you could tell me what is the best things to use other than my medication ?
Avatar m tn My wife suffers from eczema and is particularly affecting her palms of hands to the point that her skin is cracking. It is extremely itchy and she has sought medical attention with a dermatologist but the medication prescribed is ineffective. Anyone have this type of condition? Any alternatives?
Avatar n tn This is from a chemical peel on my face neck and chest. I realize the dangers of using too much of this ointment for a period of time, but if I can use it on my face would it work?
Avatar n tn what advice would you give me i suffer with severe eczema and im going abroad for the first time to tunisia. This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/242963'>Facial Cysts? Treatment?</a>.
Avatar m tn I have exzema too. every time i think i get rid of it, it spreads. ive just found that lotion helps. there's nothing you can do. i know, it *****.
Avatar f tn Hi i have a "thing" in my hand since my 8/9 years when start, when i was a kid i started notice that my hands (all of the fingers and palm)where becoming very dry and the skin start peel off and opening wounds, it was really bad..., but i get over it and my hands recovered but once in a while, it get's back not as intense as it was but still bad...
Avatar f tn Hi i have a "thing" in my hand since my 8/9 years when start, when i was a kid i started notice that my hands (all of the fingers and palm)where becoming very dry and the skin start peel off and opening wounds, it was really bad..., but i get over it and my hands recovered but once in a while, it get's back not as intense as it was but still bad...
Avatar n tn Medical research shows that the most effective treatment plan for eczema involves using a combination of therapies to treat the skin and making lifestyle changes(prevention of triggers and application of lots of moisturizers) to control flare-ups. For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid which are available by prescription. Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin.
Avatar f tn Here's an interesting thought. I didn't know about this, 'til my primary doctor just told me. I have many food sensitivities, and I have Celiac. Did you know that eczema is one of the symptoms of Celiac? Okay, here's an interesting one for you: When I stopped eating gluten and dairy, which is absolutely essential for celiacs, I stopped having the severe eczema that I had been experiencing since I can remembering.
Avatar n tn redness, skin edema (swelling), itching and dryness, crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding. Dyshidrosis is a less common eczema which only occurs on palms, soles, and sides of fingers and toes. Tiny opaque bumps called vesicles, thickening, and cracks are accompanied by itching which gets worse at night. A common type of hand eczema, it worsens in warm weather. For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g.
Avatar m tn Hello, From your symptoms the possibility of contact dermatitis and eczema should be evaluated. Chronic fungal infections can also cause such symptoms. Get it evaluated from a dermatologist and get a KOH examination of the skin scrapings done to confirm the diagnosis. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist.
Avatar f tn For about a month I have had a patch of skin ( about the size of a kidney bean)under my right eye that starts out red, then swollen, then dry, then flakey. The skin will flake off then my eye will be fine for 2-3 days then the cycle starts over again.
Avatar f tn Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms. Light therapy using ultraviolet light can help control eczema. UVA is mostly used, but UVB and Narrow Band UVB are also used. Ultraviolet light exposure carries its own risks, particularly eventual skin cancer from exposure. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema Let us know if you need any further information.
Avatar n tn Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for your symptoms and a proper clinical examination. Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing. Regards.
1281453 tn?1275894600 Hello, From the symptoms the possibility of eczema needs to be ruled out. Eczema is a form of chronic dermatitis (rash).Allergic reaction is one of the important causes of eczema. Apply calamine lotion and take some antihistaminics like Benadryl. If the symptoms persist then topical steroids may be needed. For this please consult a dermatologist. Also keep it well moisturized as eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin.