Conditions
Eczema
Eczema is a chronic skin condition that causes the skin to become reddened, dry and cracked. Atopic Eczema accounts for around 30% of skin complaints seen by GPs, and it is more common amongst children. The causes of eczema are not totally understood, but there are a number of factors that can worsen its condition, or contribute to a flare up. These include, dust-mites, pets and even foods like dairy produce, nuts or eggs. Eczema can also be caused by hormonal changes, and sometimes by stress and vigorous exercise. The treatment of Eczema normally consists of a variety of self-help treatments, but the most important thing is for sufferers to avoid scratching the skin (easier said than done as it becomes extremely itchy)! The key treatment involves moisturising the skin to keep it supple and to prevent it becoming irritated and cracked. In addition, GPs will normally look at a sufferers diet, and may prescribe complimentary therapies such as aromatherapy.
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i have this problem on the tops of my legs which i have no idea what it is, the doctors keep saying its a heat rash but ive had it for 7 years, the only way i can discribe it is as little spots. I have tried a vary of creams provided by my doctor but it doesn't seem to be working, and it's making me self consious about my body, is there anything you can do to help?? thanks.
I have had eczema from when i was a baby. I am now 15 years old and still have eczema. I used to use bandage gloves to stop me itching at night but they just got stuck. i had it behind my legs but dont have it now. I have it on my hands. about 6 months ago i had a really bad flare of it all up my arms and over my kneck. swimming affected it badly due to the chlorine. i then had uvb treatment for months and it cleared it extremely well and dissaperead. i now still have it on my hands. very itchy and summer can make it itchy and sweaty but winter is dry and cracked. hope this helps x
My 91-year-old grandmother has had red itchy patches on her skin (back, arms, legs, buttocks), some of which are flaking. She has had it for about a year, and it is causing her distress. Her doctor says it is eczema but nothing she prescribes seems to help. My nan has never had eczema in her life before. Is it unusual for a 91-year-old to suddenly develop eczema? Is there anything else it could be? I wondered about an adverse drug reaction or interaction (she is on several). Many thanks.
hi I'am 28 ive had hand eczema since i was 18. On my left hand on three fingers and same on my right they are red, swollon, itchy. I work in a zoo and the weather can make them worse.Hot weather can make itchy and cold weather can make them cracked, dry and bleeding which can affect my work. doctors gave me a ointment to apply at night the cream is messy and greasy and burns when i apply it. Tryed every cream out there and doesnt work. He told me it was stress eczema but i dont get that stressed. Can u give me any advice please
from katie
I live in Australia and I'm not sure if it is available elsewhere but I use Caroline's Cream on my eczema. I have incredibly sensitive skin due to the condition and it is the only thing that works. It is soothing and made of natural ingredients. I've tried a bunch of other products and this is by far the best to date. There is also a body wash which is very good and it looks like you can buy the products on the web
My partner has had mild eczema for most of his life on his arms and the back of his knees but he now has patches of it on his penis which is making sex very painful for him as he said it feels like it is burning. What can he use on it?
Hi, my daughter is 3 years old now and has had really bad eczema for about 10 months now. I only see her every other weekend (due to divorce) and notice that he skin is getting worse. She has scabby, very red and broken skin. She is prescribed with e45 and euomovate to stop her from scratching. I am really worried about her and don't know to reduce the pain and discomfort. Please help.
hello i have a red rash on the end of my penis, not all over just in patches, its some times sore and it appears dry and splits sumtimes, ive been to the sexual health clinic and had many tests and its not a std and they are unsure what it is they said it might be excema but ive never had it before,they gave me a name of a cream called hydrocortisone hc45,but it doesnt seem to realy work.is there any think else i can try if thats what you think the problem is, please help.
Hey, im 14 years old and i have eczema really badly. I've tried everything to get rid off it but if i do if keeps on coming back, I can't even go to my best mates party or get into trouble if I bring the wrong kit to my P.E lessons. Please help me.
I am 24. In some places on my skin I have very dry and very itchy skin. Sometimes I itch it so much that it start bleeding. Looks disgusting. and I am tired to cover it up especially when it warm and everyone wears tshirts… I am in pain and I have depressions because of it. Do not know whether it is exzema or not, but sometimes it dissepear for a while (month or more). GP just prescribe creams but they never help.I have good diet: do not eat fat food or too much sweets. I belive that just "not having hot shower" (that what GP sugested) will never help me….! Is there a specialist in UK who does know what to do? Or only Chinese doctors know how to cure it? Please help!
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