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I have been Diagnosed with Eczema on my face using Hyrocortisone but worrying about side effects.?

Alan — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:39:17 +0000

I have been prescribed the moisteriser DoubleBase to use on myface,it seems to work however certain patches of Eczema keep coming up, meaning i have to use the Hydrocotisone frequently.

I’ve used it for about 2 months now and im worrying about the side effects. Are there any alternatives???

Thanks!

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How is someone diagnosed with Eczema and or Psoriasis?

Alan — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:04:32 +0000

Do they give you a blood test? Is it just based on visual symptoms? I get some dry itchy patches and acne. My derm said it looks like I have Eczema and to use hydrocortisone cream. But I would like to know for sure. Should I go back and have any tests done?
I really wish people would read and answer my whole question :/

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I was diagnosed with scabies last night and I got the cream and put it on but I don’t think I really have it!!?

Alan — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:42:53 +0000

So I was diagnosed with scabies yesterday and a couple weeks before this I was diagnosed with dermatitis and I don’t know which is correct? I got the cream and put it on last night and washed my clothes and bedding but I don’t think I have scabies because I haven’t been in close contact with anyone except my bf and he doesn’t have scabies. I read that it can only be contagious through prolonged skin to skin contact and I want to know if that’s true. I am scratching a lot but it’s not keeping me up at night. The doctor who diagnosed me with it did no testing and just said that’s what I had in like one second of looking at it and not even looking at it closely so I am having doubts that I have it. I am currently living with my parents and now they are worried about getting it but I think they would’ve had it by now and I just don’t know how I got it in the first place?? If you can help me that would be great! Thanks!

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What food do i have to avoid if the doc diagnosed me with eczema?

Alan — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 04:48:25 +0000

i went to the doc today and she diagnosed my condition as a mild form of eczema. Its mainly the skin on both my palm peeling off, and little bumps appearing in between fingers. she prescribed me with elomet cream to be applied twice daily. is there any food in particular that i have to avoid to help it heal faster?:) thanks!

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I was diagnosed today with contact dermatitis on the palms of my hands, HEEELP IM SCARED!?

Alan — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 22:56:31 +0000

well it started like a week ago and it hasnt gone away. the dr. gave me elomet0.1% supposivley its like some kind of steroid. he gave it to me in a cream. i dont have it real bad but its very very annoying. i have it on the palm of my hand and its these little bumps you really cant even see much unless u sratch them and then suddenly they show. i feel like crying this is terrible. is there anybody that has goe through this that can tell me what i can do. ive seen all these pics on the internet and they scare me. please if anyone has gone through this let me know. thanks

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my 6 year old daughter was diagnosed with atopic eczema she is mixed black/white/latina at first it was so bad

Alan — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:35:44 +0000

she is light brown and at first when she received them last year it was like ringworm fungal looking and she was losing her color i too her to a dermatologist whom told me to use atopiclair which helped and keeping her lotioned daily it cleared up and her pigment came back but now her arm has a small red,round looking ringworm thing on ehr arm and i was wondering could it be b/c of the summer and hot weather she plays soccer too and sweats and i do keep her lotioned all day her skin is very dry due to her father whom has dry skin i use baby lotion wash and lotions on her and i put her in the pool a couple of times but i wash her right away and lotion her up what else can help without too many meds ?

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My 8yr Old Daughter Has Just Been Diagnosed With (atopic) Eczema, Any Advice On Treatment And Care Please.?

Alan — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:58:45 +0000

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that is considered familial with allergic features. It often occurs in patients with other atopic disorders such as asthma and allergic rhinitis.The terms “dermatitis” and “eczema” are frequently used interchangeably. When the term “eczema” is used alone, it usually refers to atopic dermatitis (atopic eczema). “Eczematous” also connotes some scaling, crusting, or serous oozing as opposed to mere erythema.
The atopic disorders affect 8 to 25 percent of populations worldwide and the incidence of allergic diseases and atopic dermatitis appear to be increasing. They may occur in any race or geographic location, although there appears to be a higher incidence in urban areas and developed countries, especially western societies .The vast majority of atopic dermatitis has an onset before age five years, and prevalence data in children show a slight female to male preponderance.
The precise immunologic mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis are not completely understood, and there is no marker for the disease. The importance of allergic triggers is suggested by the observation that approximately 85 percent of patients have elevated serum IgE concentrations and positive immediate skin test results to a variety of food and inhalant antigens.Food allergies are rare in adults, but avoidance of aeroallergens, particularly dust mites and animal danders, has resulted in clinical improvement in some patients with atopic dermatitis.Most patients have manifestations of atopic dermatitis by age five to seven years. In children, acute skin lesions that appear as intensely pruritic erythematous patches with papules and some scaling can be seen on the face, scalp, extremities, or trunk; diaper areas are usually spared.
Advances in the therapy of atopic dermatitis have focused upon immune regulation as more is understood about the immunology of this disorder. Nevertheless, standard modalities will continue to be important in the long-term management of these patients, centering around the use of topical antiinflammatory preparations and lubrication of the skin .Most cases of atopic dermatitis are chronic. Thus, the goal of therapy is to improve symptoms while minimizing exposure to potentially toxic drugs.
Exacerbating factors in atopic dermatitis include excessive bathing, low humidity environments, emotional stress, xerosis (dry skin), rapid temperature changes, and exposure to solvents and detergents. Avoiding these situations is helpful for acute flares as well as for long-term management.
Adjunctive measures that can be helpful in all patients with dermatitis include
1-Avoid trigger factors such as heat, perspiration, low humidity
2-Treat bacterial colonization with washing and selected antibiotic use
3-Treat viral skin infections such as herpes simplex
4-Use antihistamines for sedation and control of itching
5-Treat stress and anxiety
sleeping environment with minimal dust and upholstery reduces exposure to house dust mites and may potentially reduce the severity of atopic dermatitis.
In infants, avoidance of certain foods can be helpful. Common food triggers include eggs, nuts, peanut butter, chocolate, milk, seafoods, and soya.
Patients with atopic dermatitis frequently have allergic responses to multiple allergens, including type IV reactions to aeroallergens [25]. Immunotherapy (desensitization) has not been useful for the management of atopic dermatitis, in contrast to its success in treating patients with other atopic disorders.
Evaporation of water on the skin leads to xerosis in patients with atopic dermatitis; skin hydration is a key component of their overall management. Lotions, which have a high water and low oil content, can worsen xerosis via evaporation and trigger a flare of the disease. In contrast, thick creams (eg, Eucerine, Cetaphil, Nutraderm), which have a low water content, or ointments (eg, petroleum jelly, Aquaphor, Petrolatum), which have zero water content, better protect against xerosis. Emollients are best applied immediately after bathing when the skin is well hydrated.
Some controversy exists concerning whether showering or bathing is preferable in patients with atopic dermatitis. Most authorities recommend a hydrating bath followed by immediate emollient application, but others recommend a shower of short duration, which better removes surface antigens that may be acting as trigger factors. No well designed studies have been published to address this controversy. We feel that either option is reasonable but suggest bathing to most patients; whether bath or shower, rapid application of emollients or prescribed topical preparations is important.
Corticosteroids are also helpful,but i prefer to tell u visit your doctor before using them because of their adverse effects.Antihistamines are also widely used as a therapeutic adjunct in patients with atopic dermatitis to treat both pruritus and eye irritation .The topical calcineurin inhibitors appear to be effective for the treatment of atopic dermatitis ,they have minor side effects too.Oral calcineurin inhibitors is effective for severe atopic dermatitis (some studies showed that)
Many patients with atopic dermatitis can initially be treated by a nonspecialist. if you didn’t get a good answeryou can refer to a dermatologist too.(it has some criteria itself ,which you can consult your doctor for )
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How Are Allergic And Irritant Contact Dermatitis Diagnosed?

Alan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:50:39 +0000

I plan on taking my dog to a canine dermatologist now, since the vet thinks he has allergic and irritant contact dermatitis. What exactly will the dermatologist do to diagnose my dog’s problem? I know I’ll be telling them the entire history of my dog’s health and they will physically examine him, but are there any other tests that they will do?

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