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Suggest Treatment For Eczema On Elbow And Back
I have two separate questions. First for me. I have what seems or started like ezcema on my elbow....but also is on my back...it seems worse in dry air....but worse with lotion too....does it respond to temperatures? or stress? how do I take care of it? How do I know its not something else....
Mon, 16 May 2016
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Yes, stress, heat , dryness can worsen eczema in some persons.
In terms the dryness, part of treatment of eczema involves keeping the affected areas moist with water and moisturizing creams.
The creams are applied repeatedly throughout the day , after bath time applied within three minutes before all water dried off (to seal in water)
The use of a topical steroid for a short period of time is also recommended. This would require a prescription from your doctor.
I hope this helps
Yes, stress, heat , dryness can worsen eczema in some persons.
In terms the dryness, part of treatment of eczema involves keeping the affected areas moist with water and moisturizing creams.
The creams are applied repeatedly throughout the day , after bath time applied within three minutes before all water dried off (to seal in water)
The use of a topical steroid for a short period of time is also recommended. This would require a prescription from your doctor.
I hope this helps
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