Eczema Treatment Care

when someone has eczema, is it always due to an allergic reaction of some sort? examples: detergents, foods that sort of thing.

I was told I had Rhus Derm, but everything I’ve read says it’s a contact dermatitis. I have not come in direct contact with poison ivy. Was I misdiagnosed?

In a recent hospital visit, after nurses put in an I.V. site, the area around the adhesive tape became very red and tender. A minor rash broke out, but recently cleared up when the tape was removed. Not too long ago, after putting a Band-Aid on my neck, the area where the Band-Aid covered became very red, sore, and tender as well. I ended up having to take the Band-Aid off to ease the pain. It seems that I have experienced some dermatitis from the contact of the adhesive in the tape(s). I do not have a reaction with latex contact (gloves and/or condoms).

it starts around her mouth and spreads to her entire face. It swells to the point that her lips will crack. We apply ice packs and give benadryl but once it starts there is no stopping it. The swelling lasts around two days and the redness will last a week or more. after about three days, any affected skin will begin to peel like a healing sunburn. We have seen three doctors (including an allergist) they say “Contact Dermatitis” but have no idea what the irritant could be. They say to treat her with hydrocortisone cream and cold compresses. Also, to use vaseline on her lips. Maybe someone has had a similar experience or has heard of one and could give me some clues. My daughter is a nail biter, thus making it nearly impossible to pinpoint what exactly could be going into her mouth. I would appreciate any help i can get. I just can’t figure this out.

I started using Merle Norman vitamin C cream. When I went in the sun I got a severe allergic reaction. The doctor said it was contact dermatitis (allergic reaction to something I put on my face). The only thing new was the Merle Norman vitamin C cream, foundation, and bronzer. Since the vitamin C cream was the only thing I put on my eyes, I assumed that’s the culprit. It didn’t do that until I went out in the sun– honestly, I thought I had a sunburn on my eyes. Then, it spread to my neck. It’s been about 2 weeks– you can barely see it now, just a little around my eyes and neck.