best treatment for severe exzema?

Answer 1

Use the Eucerin Line of products from Beiersdorf Nivea.
The Intensive foot creme for a couple days on any active outbreak then Intensive Lotion and Creme to avoid outbreaks after its cleared.

Answer 2

FIRST STEP
There are several different types of eczema, many of which look similar but have very different causes and treatments. The first step in effective treatment of eczema is a correct diagnosis. It is very important to see a general doctor in the first instance, who may make a referral to a specialist dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment.
Treatment of Eczema
There are two goals in the treatment of eczema. The first is to prevent flares of the disease, which can be accomplished by using medications known as immuno-modulators and reducing skin irritants. The second treatment goal is to protect the skin during flares to reduce the discomfort and problems associated with scratching. This is often accomplished by using cortisone creams and other lotions to protect the skin.

Answer 3

a tar based product.. Estar works great if you can find an apostrophe,store....they make a cream with a tar base that works even better...the tar dries up the weeping and can heal it within a couple of uses.
I grew up with it...was a test subject for most of what is used now for it....still go back to the tar based ones....as they were quickly & it disappears within hours if I catch it right away.
another one that works is Salina...it takes a bit longer but works just as well.
Both products can be found at a drugstore..if not on the shelf with the anti itch stuff....ask the pharmasist for it..some keep it behind the counter,though no Rx is needed to buy it..
They cost around $10.00 +,but are well work it,and it doesn't take much to get rid of the eczema.
I have both and use them at the first signs of it...seldom have a total break out...they may sting at first,but hang in there ...relief is just a few seconds away...

Answer 4

I was told that the truth behind eczema is that it is caused by constant stress in a close relationship. I have found that when I pull back a little bit in my relationships that cause a lot of stress, my eczema subsides a lot. For the pain though, I use a regular over the counter hydrocortizone. You may want to see a dermatologist for deep wounds caused by eczema.

Answer 5

I am an atopic dermatitis(eczema) patient of 40+ years...I've had the condition since childhood so I have a lot of experience in the matter.

First things,first.There is no cure.The treatments are many.Over the years I have found that the over-the-counter Cortaid with moisturizers works just as well as any prescription medication out there.My dermatologist used to make up this formula,but now it's available over-the counter. Other medications I've used over the many years are prescription hydrocortisone cream,Lidex,steroids(prednisone) and Protopic(which is currently being investigated along with Elidel for being linked with occurences of skin cancer).All of the medications take the same amount of time to work.I had a particularly bad flare up on my fingers that lasted for four years;I was under doctor's care the entire time and was told to keep up the regimine I was following...the eczema just had to run it's course.

You need to throw out all soaps.The cleanser that you should use is Cetaphil Lotion Skin Cleanser and Cetaphil Bar Cleanser.Soap and water are a deadly combination for atopic skin;they both dry out delicate,stressed, skin. The Cetaphil Lotion Cleanser works with or without water.Just read the directions on the bottle and remember that you can repeat the steps; the non-water method is great for cleaning the hands and face.Hands are washed so much that they are constantly being stripped of the protective moisture barrier that is very weak on atopic skin;using the waterless cleaner in place of water helps keep the barrier moist. You can use water with the Cetaphil,too,is you so choose. For the bath some good products are Aveeno Colloidal Oatmeal bathpowder and oil.After cleaning,you need to apply medication,if you need it,then use Cetaphil Moisturizing cream for the body to replace the stripped away moisture barrier.Every time you wash or clean your skin,you have to apply the cream.. even when you don't have a rash anymore.
You will need to take an antihistamine;eczema and allergies are related.
You will need to stay away from various products.Don't use scented lotions,creams,et cetera.Don't use anything that has lanolin as a main ingredient;lanolin clogs the pores,aggravates eczema. Stay away from products that contain alpha hydroxy acids,sugar acids,chemical peelers,unless your dermatologist is prescribing it for you.Avoid salves and lotions that contain benzocaine and anithistamines.Don't use Vaseline and other greasy ointments because they make the itch worse.

Avoid doing wet work like the dishes if you can;otherwise wear cotton gloves underneath rubber gloves;the cotton gloves will help absorb the sweat.Cotton gloves are available in the beauty section of most pharmacies.

Wear soft fabric.If you wear wool,it has to be lined or you have to wear a layer underneath the wool(camisoles,tee shirts,pantliners are all available at Nordstroms).Dermatologists prefer that patients wear cotton;cotton allows the sweat to evaporate.Some newer moisture wicking fabrics that are soft and keep perspiration away frrm the skin are ideal.

Keep your nails short and clean.Try not to scratch.Scrathing can tear the skin and lead to infection.Infections require prescription medications.

Shampoos that are good for eczema are Nizoral and Neutragena Tar-based Shampoo,and Denorex Tar-based Shampoo.
You'll need to wear a good sunblock because your skin is more susceptible to sunburn.

Be patient.It takes time for some of these rashes to heal.It took four years for my worst flareup to clear up.
Bluborro powder is good for the oozy-type rash.Follow the directions to make a wet dressing that will dry the ooze,then follow up with the medicines and lotions.
Get these books if possible;they are good guides to help you find a way to tailor your treatment:

Your Skin:From Acne to Zits by Jerome Z. Litt, M.D.
Eczema Free for Life by Adnan Nasir,M.D. and Priscilla Burgess
Your Skin:A Dermatologist's Guide to a LIfetime of Beauty and Health by Frederic Haberman,M.D. and Denise Fortino
Beautiful Skin of Color:A Comprehensive Guide to Asian,Olive and Dark SKin is good for all skins and it's by Doctors Jeanine Downie and Fran Cook-Bolden.

Answer 6

Eczema is evidence of toxicity in the body, so it is best to help it by changes in your diet, because by suppresing it (through creams or whatever) you will only cause the toxic waste in your body to spread elsewhere. Cortisone, while providing temporary relief, can actually make it worse long-term by harboring infection. Eating lots of raw fruits and veggies, eliminating as much dairy & meat as possible, and staying AWAY from refined sugar helps.

Answer 7

I feel your pain. I've suffered from eczema for most of my life. It started on my hands & fingers and then it appeared between my toes. The weird part is when it flares up the unbearable itching occurs only late at night. The intense itching will wake me up many nights. I've been to dermatologists & tried every OTC med. with little relief.

Answer 8

Play detective and find out what's causing it. Keep a food diary & note when it gets worse. Often times eliminating dairy improves eczema greatly.

Answer 9

visit a docotor, he/she may be able to perscribe a product called elidel which is a creme used to treat moderate to severe exzema. Also, oatmeal bath products work very well.

Answer 10

Medi-Dan . (a brown bottle. Get the original Medi-Dan.)

And keep your hands off of it.