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Had Eczema. Dry Patches On Face. Using Cetaphil Cleanser, Steroid. Suggestion?
Hello, I recently suffered from a bout of eczema with dry patches over my face for the first time..my doc prescribed a steriod cream n it worked now I have stopped usage as told..I use Cetaphil cleanser, Spectraban sensitive sunscreen and Aquasoft cream as prescribed but the marks left by eczema are still there what should I do ? Also when can I get back to using normal products or should I only use prescribed products ? Apart from the Eczema i have combination skin with an oily T zone which still gets oily and I feel cetaphil is too mild n dosent clean deeply...Can you please suggest me a skincare regimen n products for my skin type ??
Fri, 28 Jun 2013
Hello,
Welcome yo healthcare magic.
The marks left behind by eczema will subside with 2 months usually .
The treatment prescribed by your doctor seems to be fine. If you feel cetaphil as too mild, you couldcyry cetaphil OS which is meant for oily skin or A- derma foaming cleanser. You can continue using the same sunscreen or switch to a gel based one if this causes breakouts on your combination skin. I suggest you continue the same regime as eczema may recur when skin is exposed to harsh products.
Hope this helped you.
Take care.
Welcome yo healthcare magic.
The marks left behind by eczema will subside with 2 months usually .
The treatment prescribed by your doctor seems to be fine. If you feel cetaphil as too mild, you couldcyry cetaphil OS which is meant for oily skin or A- derma foaming cleanser. You can continue using the same sunscreen or switch to a gel based one if this causes breakouts on your combination skin. I suggest you continue the same regime as eczema may recur when skin is exposed to harsh products.
Hope this helped you.
Take care.
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