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Suggest Treatment For Eczema On Hand,forearm And Calves
I"ve had eczema on my hands, forearms, and back of my calves (up to knee joint) for nearly a year, have been seeing a dermatologist who has prescribed various oral and topical "cures", but still have the itching, red patches (rather large) on the above mentioned areas. Drug interaction has been indicated, I've discontinued Lovastatin and Metformin, and am now taking Lisinopril only, along with the Otezla and Plaquecil prescribed by dermatologist...any suggestions? dematologist has exhaused all treatments.
Thu, 26 Nov 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have eczema on hand,forearm and calves . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons , but in your case it occur due to overactive response by the body's immune system to an irritant. I would suggest you to clean your skin by washing with cold water and mild soap , stay in moist environment , avoid sun exposure and take anti histamine twice a day . Do not scratch your skin as it can lead to secondary infection , rather apply cold compresses to skin to reduce irritation . If condition doesn't subside then consult dermatologits for proper examination . Patient generally treated with oral medications (immunosuppressants ) , antibiotics for secondry infection , steroid creams and light therapy . Also discuss about drug interaction with your doctor .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have eczema on hand,forearm and calves . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons , but in your case it occur due to overactive response by the body's immune system to an irritant. I would suggest you to clean your skin by washing with cold water and mild soap , stay in moist environment , avoid sun exposure and take anti histamine twice a day . Do not scratch your skin as it can lead to secondary infection , rather apply cold compresses to skin to reduce irritation . If condition doesn't subside then consult dermatologits for proper examination . Patient generally treated with oral medications (immunosuppressants ) , antibiotics for secondry infection , steroid creams and light therapy . Also discuss about drug interaction with your doctor .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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