Possible eczema help please?

Question

A few months ago, I started to get a small patch of dry skin on my elbow. I thought nothing of it, and figured it was no big deal. It has now become a one inch by one inch patch of rough cracked skin, and I finally put some lotion on it(Gold Bond Triple Action). I also noticed a patch of dry skinabout 3 inches up my arm from the elbow, on my forearm, but like the other one started, it is very small. I don't do doctors and hospitals, and I know that's probably dumb, but I just don't think it's a big deal. Anyone know what this might be, and how I can treat it? Also it was a little sensetive to the cream I put on last night. I don't know if that's important, but figured I'd share. Thank you for any help you may have.

Sorry, forgot to mention. It is also pretty painful to lean on.

Answer 1

I am not a doc, but it sounds like eczema or psoriasis, and the location is a typical one.
I am speaking from personal experience.
Get some .5% hydrocortisone creme from the drug store and use it regularly. It really helps, but you have to keep using it until the eruption goes away. I had an extremely bad case that wrapped around my torso. It was treated with an infrared light. What they did was burn the skin, like a sunburn. It went away and never returned that bad. I still have an occasional pea sized patch, but the cortisone creme really works to control it. The doctor can give you a prescription for stronger cremes if needed. One that I remember is called Westcort.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Hi,

This is eczema as Eczema is a red, extremely itchy rash, most common on creases of elbows, wrists, and knees.

The rash becomes raw and weepy on scratching. The itching has a vicious cycle wherein scratching causes more irritation leading to more itching and scratching.

The treatment of eczema is as under

Local steroid creams are the main treatment for the itching in eczema. Use the steroid cream as prescribed by the doctor. After the rash settles down, use it at least once daily for another 2 weeks. It can be used whenever the itching or rash develops.

Good hydration of the skin followed by a lubricating cream is the main way to prevent flare-ups of eczema. Water-soaked skin is much less itchy. The eczematous skin is very sensitive to soaps, therefore avoid soaps as much as possible, especially during flare-ups. Alternatively, use a mild, moisturizing soap.

The skin is generally dry in eczema. After a good bath, the skin feels good due to hydration. The moisture in the skin can be retained by applying a layer of lubricating cream to the entire skin while it is damp. Apply it daily after the steroid cream has been applied to the itchy areas. Avoid applying any ointments or petroleum jelly because they block the sweat glands, increase the itching, and worsen the rash, especially in warm weather. Also, soap is needed to wash them off, which can aggravate the problem.

Keep the fingernails cut short as the scratching with nails will perpetuate the vicious cycle of itching. Frequent hand washing will avoid any super-infection of the eczema.

Enjoy Life

Dr.Mojo

Answer 3

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Answer 4

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.

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Answer 5

If your eczema is mild and you do not wish to use hydrocorisone cream, then you can do things like applying oil (eg. emu or neem oil - both contain properties that help soothe skin inflammations and for skin healing) to the affected part, wash the affected part with an epsom salt bath and healing the skin from a diet angle (drink plenty of water, avoid sensitive and trigger foods).

If your eczema gets worse, then see a doctor. It is better to get the right prescription for your skin condition.

Answer 6

If you really do have an eczema problem, I can help you:
-Eczema is also known as Atopic Dermatitis.
-Often starts on your cheek when you're 2 to 6 months of age (but can start when you're an adult too).
-Most common on flexor surfaces (creases) of elbows, wrists, and knees
-Occasionally on neck, ankles, and feet
-If scratched, rash becomes raw and weepy
-Constantly dry skin.

CAUSE:
Eczema is an inherited type of sensitive, dry skin. A personal history of asthma or hay fever or a family history of eczema makes it more likely that your child has eczema. Flareups occur when there is contact with irritating substances (like soap or chlorine).

EXPECTED COURSE
This is a chronic condition and will usually not go away before adolescence. The goal is control, not cure. The early treatment of any itching can help prevent a severe rash.

HOME TREATMENT
1. Steroid creams--main itch treatment. Preventitive type or Rescue type.
2. Hydrating the skin before lubricating cream is the main way to prevent flareups. Take 1 bath/day for 10 mins. Water-soaked skin is far less itchy. Eczema is very sensitive to soaps, esp. bubble bath. If you're a teenager, use a nondrying soap like Dove for underarms, genital area, and feet. Keep shampoo off the eczema.
3. Lubricating cream--apply once daily (twice daily in winter) every day. Ex. Keri, Lubriderm, Nivea, and Nutraderm. Avoid applying any ointments, petroleum jelly, or vegetable shortening b/c they can block sweat glands, increase the itching, and worsen the rash (esp. in warm weather). Also, soap is needed to wash them off. For severe eczema, ointments may be needed tmeporarily to heal the skin.
4. Itching--At the first sign of any itching, apply steroid cream to it. Keep your fingernails short. Also, wash your hands w/ water frequently to not infect the eczema.
5.Antihistamine Medicine--needed at bedtime for itching that keeps you from getting to sleep or cause you to wake up at night.

PREVENTION
Wool fibers and clothes made of other scratchy, rough materials make eczema worse. Cotton clothes should be worn as much as possible. Avoid triggers that cause eczema flareups like:too much heat/cold, sweating, dry air (use humidifier), chlorine, harsh chemicals, and soaps. Never use bubble bath. Keep away from grass during grass pollen season (May & June). Keep away from anybody w/ fever blisters since the herpes virus can cause a serious skin infection.
CALL YOUR PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF: It looks infected & you have a fever.
...........................................WITHIN 24 HRS IF: It becomes raw & open in several places, looks infected (red streaks, pus, yellow scabs), or hasn't greatly improved in 7 days of treatment, or you have other concerns or questions.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Emu Oil

Answer 9

Use any type of Vaseline LOTION. Use it DAILY, I have/get really bad eczema, and this is the only OTC cream/lotion that works for me. Prescribed creams really work, but end up discoloring my skin and burn the crap out of my skin. Hope it gets better for you, but definielty MOISTURIZE MOISTURIZE MOISTURIZE.

Answer 10

there is a vitamin complex and cream combo that should solve this problem effectively. email me for details, have your settings allow me to reply back.