Eczema Treatment Care

It’s getting worse. I keep scratching it (yes, I know, shame on me, yadda yadda yadda). I cleaned it with peroxide. I need to relieve the itching. Any ideas to relieve it? Or at least take care of it so that I can make it go away?

Question by Stephanie: Does cortisone heal the eczema or jsut stop the itching?
I have some eczema on my hands not a really bad case, but a couple of patches/ I was wondering if cortisone would help.

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Answer by Cran Juice
Yes, cortisone heals most forms of dermatitis.

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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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I occasionally use hydrocortisone as well. The worst affected areas are my neck, inner elbows and underarms, but generally I itch near enough everywhere.

Question by cheewagacheewaga: Why does hot water relieve itching for eczema sufferers?
I have eczema and have noticed that when my arm or hands itch from eczema, pouring really hot water on it feels really good and stops the itching immediately! The downside is that it dries out your hands and can cause it to crack. Why does hot water stop the itching and make it feel good?

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Answer by jodie
Itching is low grade pain. Sometimes a change of temperature balances the nerve endings just enough to change the natural signal for awhile.

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