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How Can Eczema Along With Asthma Be Treated?

Hi there. I am a 38 yr old with asthma and eczema. Only ever having localized patches of eczema. A yr and a half ago i developed severe dermatitis all over my body, looked like steven johnson syndrome (but wasnt), intense itching, redness, swelling, dry flaky skin. I have seen several different specialist along with several different treatments. Topical steroids, antihistimanes, IVIG tx, cyclosporin, methotrxate, prednisone and lots of antibiotics. And nothing works. All my bloodwork points to atopic dermatitis, every time i go off of the antibiotic and steroid my skin becomes infected again. I just want to know what is going on with my body and why nothing is working?. Please help
Wed, 16 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

In your case of Atopic dermatitis you should:

1) Avoid allergen
2) Get done your skin biopsy to check to which agents you are allergic
3)Do not suddenly stop taking steroids if you are using it.

It will worsen the condition.

You should tapper the dose with the advice of doctor.

And for asthma prophylaxis you can take corticosteroids.

Hope this will help you

Thank you
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How Can Eczema Along With Asthma Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. In your case of Atopic dermatitis you should: 1) Avoid allergen 2) Get done your skin biopsy to check to which agents you are allergic 3)Do not suddenly stop taking steroids if you are using it. It will worsen the condition. You should tapper the dose with the advice of doctor. And for asthma prophylaxis you can take corticosteroids. Hope this will help you Thank you