Anyone have eczema?

I realized, after I posted this, that I am not a medical professional and should not be advising anyone in regards to the treatment of any alignment. Sorry, my bad.

Message edited 1/21/2008 10:13:43 PM.

I have it too in my "elbow pits"

It gets worse when I stress out (the bumps get more pronounced) but it's usually a little dry and scaly. My derm gave me some samples of something, but I don't use it regularly - I just use lotion that I have lying around.

I'm going to save this post though and try some of the other remedies and see if they help!

I have it in my EARS and it really really s*cks!!!!!!!!!

I have it too..usually dry and flaky skin. It flares up for me in the winter on my skin, scalp and ears. I have various prescriptions from the derm. to treat. For dry patches I use a lotion called Cutivate. I think it has a steroid in it. Works well for me. Otherwise I used cortizone.

my sister used to have it really bad...forgot what cream she used to use..
it has since gone away DRASTICALLY
i'll have to ask her the name of it...

oh, and yes...I have reported this thread...it belongs on the new health board!

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Posted by Stefanie

I recently just got it around my eye! I went to the dermatologist and she gave me a cream to put on 3 days a week.

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Ryan has it. Aquaphor lotion helps alot, we also have a rx for flare-ups (protopic)

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Posted by ali120206

I have it on my hands and in the elbow pit region as well.

Try the hydrocortisone and if it doesn't work, ask your doctor to prescribe something. Mine prescribed Triamcinolone and it works great for me.

Also, moisturize the areas a few times a day (at least 4) with a lotion like unscented Lubriderm, Eucerin or Aquaphor.

Also - take warm showers - not ones that are too hot (that's the hardest part for me).

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Posted by JenniferEver

Have you been tested for allergies? I have eczema all the time, but it is SOOOO much worse if I eat dairy or tomatos.

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Posted by leighla

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Posted by JenniferEver

Have you been tested for allergies? I have eczema all the time, but it is SOOOO much worse if I eat dairy or tomatos.

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Not officially, but I have a LOT of skin allergies.

Fabric Softener, Cinnamon, Tartar Control toothpaste, certain brands of nail polish, all give me horrible skin reactions.

I think I'll start paying attention to when it's worst to see if there's a link.

Thanks. I wouldn't have thought of that!

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DS gets patches of it on and off, the hydrocortizone cream works and within a few days everything is gone.

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Posted by JenniferEver
it also sounds like contact dermatitis in your case, most of those things are irritants, ot allergens. If your skin is so sensitive, try changing your soap, shampoo and/or laundry detergent.

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