Eczema Treatment Care

Question by Basd S: I have eczema around my mouth with gold flakes, my doctor gave me flucloxacillin capsules, should i be getting
I have eczema around my mouth with gold flakes, my doctor gave me flucloxacillin capsules, should i be getting loads of white flakes now? Because i’ve been taking these tablets for 3 days, and i dont have golden flakes anymore, i just have plenty of white flakes, does this mean its getting better?

(suffered from eczema around my mouth for 6 whole months now!)

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Answer by idontcare
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My son has had horrible eczema since he was two months old. He is going on 8 months now. I took him to a dermatologist a few months ago, and he suggested the “soak & smear” technique. This involves soaking him in a lukewarm bath with a small amount of bleach, and then immediately coating him with prescribed ointment and cream. I have done this, and it’s made a drastic improvement. However, my mother in law insists that I put oil, etc. on him when the doctor has advised against it. I’ve asked/told her not to use anything other than what has been prescribed and she continues to buy & apply oils, lotions, etc… Now, his skin is breaking out again and I don’t know what to do. My son is in her care while I’m at work. While I’m reluctant to put him in daycare, I’m concerned that she will never respect my wishes. Any ideas?

According to what I read about cortaid it doesn’t sound good for my baby. Does anyone have any ideas as far as other safe medications?

Question by Misc: As diagnosed by my doctor, I have eczema on my scalp. What can I do to relieve the itching?
I have been given a liquid and a shampoo, but with my incredibly thick hair, it is a challenge to get to the scalp. Even the dermatologist thought this may be an issue. Do any of you have a home remedy or over-the-counter purchase that has provided some relief and can get to the scalp, through thick hair?

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Answer by Liza B
Tea tree oil may help. Or get a shampoo with Tea Tree shampoo. I know you mentioned over the counter but Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shampoo is awesome for soothing heads with eczema and other itchy type scalps such as psoriasis.

You can also get tea tree oil at any health store. You can suspend a few drops in some massage oil or other hair oil and massage your scalp for a few minutes, then shampoo and rinse. Make sure the get into all the itchy patches that you may have!! It does cause a tingly sensation on the scalp, and some people do not expect this and it scares them!!

Good luck!!

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It’s really irritating me, and I can’t stop the itching. I just washed the area with soap. I applied Hydrogen Peroxide with a cotton swab. I did not touch the area with my hands.