Eczema Treatment Care

I have eczema pretty bad using lotion kinda keeps it down. but i read that eucerin can do the trick. what are some cremes that are good for this that are over the counter?

Question by silly s: Can anybody recommend a good over the counter cream for eczema?
I havent had a patch this size on my neck in a while and Im not sure of the best thing to get for it. I would really like to avoid a doctors visit, can anybody help me?

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Answer by mjblonde70
You want to avoid a doctors visit but how would you like to avoid eczema for good? It is usually triggered by an allergy. You can be allergy tested with one bloodtest and find out what is causing it, then just avoid and you will not have another break out.
The test is called Immunocap and is available for all physicians to order. It is usually covered by all insurances and Quest Diagnostic Labs does the testing.
I just figured I would offer a cure instead of a bandaid.

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ive been perscribed a cream before from a doctor but as of now i am not able o go to a doctor so i need something over the counter. i use gold bond lotion but that does not help.

I unfortunatley was born with eczema, and during the winter months it acts up. Mostly on my face, which really bothers me because it itches and I use hydrocortisone before I use a moisturizer. I need to find something that works a little better, any recommendations?

Question by Sämy: What are some over the counter cures of hand eczema?
I’m fairly certain I have a case of it and without insurance, I can’t go to the doctor. What are the names of stuff I can get from Walmart that will help fix this up? Thanks!

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Answer by Hagemaru
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Consult with your physician. You’ll need to consult with your family doctor to establish the type of hand eczema you’re currently suffering from. This will allow your doctor to better treat your condition.
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Apply a corticosteroid cream, like Temovate, on your hands each day. This prescription medication cream is commonly used for most types of eczema that affect the hands. What it does is essentially speed up the process of healing and treat the dryness and cracking that may occur during a flare-up.
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Wrap each hand in a cool, moistened washcloth. According to the Mayo Clinic, wrapping the hands in a moistened cloth can actually increase the efficacy of the cream and reduce both itching and blistering (which is common in dyshidrotic eczema).
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Start taking an antihistamine. Sometimes, your doctor may recommend that you start using an antihistamine as an adjunct treatment for hand eczema. This type of over-the-counter medication can help to eliminate the itchy sensation you’re currently feeling on your hands.
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Moisturize your hands with a fragrance-free hand lotion. Anytime you wash or wet your hands, you should thoroughly and gently dry them, and then apply a hand moisturizer.
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Swap out all your soaps and detergents for milder versions of the same product. Sometimes, soaps and detergents can worsen hand eczema, so you should consider switching out all these types of products for those that do not contain harsh chemicals, perfumes or dyes.
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Step 7

Humidify your home. While using a humidifier won’t necessarily treat your hand eczema, it can change your environment for the better by adding more moisture to the air. Really, this is more of a concern during the winter months, but it’s a good practice to get into.

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