Dyshidrotic Eczema?

Question

I have Dyshidrotic Eczema. I have had it on my feet for three years (it comes and goes) and just two months ago it turned up on both hands. It is on the sides of my fingers and near my knuckles. I went to the doctor and he gave me cortizone cream. This hasn't worked and I have been using it over a month now. Please help! How do I cure it? What actually works? The doctor doesn't seem to know anything that will help. It itches like crazy and is so ugly and uncomfortable that I'm getting very frustrated!

Answer 1

Until you can see a dermatologist (and most docs who aren't dermatologists can't help much):

Benadryl (Diphenhydramine is the generic name if you're watching your pennies.) will help the itch. The oral kind, not the topical. It may make you sleepy at first. Cool water running on the area will help, but isn't always possible. Try Aveeno oatmeal products, but they don't help me, and test them on a small area for a week or so. Lots of people get itch relief from them.

Moisturize the areas (and all of you, but that never really happens ) twice a day, at least, with Eucerine or Cetaphil cream, not lotion. These brands are recommended quite often by dermatologists.

Use a very gentle hand and bath soap. I use Dove for sensitive skin with no problems. You have to find the one that works for you.

Use latex or non-latex (Mr. Clean Nyplex, available in my town at Wal Mart, are very good) gloves for ANY cleaning. Avoid all other chemicals on the affected area!! (This means suntan lotion, shampoos and conditioners--yup, gloves in the shower if that's what it takes--creams and lotions, everything!)

Try sunshine. Expose the affected areas 10-20 minutes a day. Many folks get amazing results! (I never have the patience to do it. I HATE hot sun on me. )

I've been dealing with this for many years. Constant attention to your skin (and a dermatologist's help) can help a lot, but when the flare up gets better, we tend to ignore our skin. Try not to.

Good luck!

Answer 2

My little boy had eczema on his cheeks. I was not sure what method to use but I didn't want to make my boy go through any surgery treatments at this young age. Some suggested a plastic surgeon since it was in a very visible location but our family doctor recommend this natural guide.

Best Eczema Treatment?

Answer 3

Eczema patients can avoid scratchy fibers for softer ones like bamboo, cotton, or silk, which are gentler on the skin. Opting to buy organic fibers can also be a wise, healthy, and eco-friendly alternative. Learn here https://tr.im/pXIpW

Answer 4

Cerave and Aquaphor work really well for me. You can find both at your local drugstore!

Answer 5

My friend would use goldbond intensive cream for hands.