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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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!
Hi my name is Robbie and I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter whom has suffered from eczema since she was born but recently it has become realy bad especially in the last 4 mounths. The doctor just keeps providing her the same creams and treatments euomovate, betnovate, dubble bace, fusibet, aquias cream, diprobase, but none of this seems to work she has also been given vallergans, and flucloxacillin Her skin can get really bad the main areas of her Eczema are her neck and chest, arms, hands, back of knees and her shoulders its so red an sore and starts to weep she finds it extremly painful and is constantly in pain, can you help me please ??? I have some photos of her skin if you would like to see it thanks again
I have a 7 year old daughter who ha severe eczema, she has had treatment from hospital and is now much better. but i hae noticed that she has excessive hair on her upperlip, sholders and the back of her neck. i wanted to know if this is nowmal or should i visit the GP.
Hi, I have cronice eczema and have had it since I was born. I have finally got the eczema on my body under control, but my scalp is now flaring up and is very infected, weepy and painful. I am currently using Polytar AF but this is not helping at all – PLEASE HELP ME
Heloo Im 40, And Foe The Last 7 Years Ive Suffered Wuth Eczema, Ive Have Poover Treatment, Tables And Cream But Nothink Seems To Work. Please Help As Im Fed Up Covering My Body! Thanks Karen x
Hi, I'm 21 years of age and have had this condition since I was born. I mainly get it on the back of my forarms and my hands. I have tried every cream possible to try and get rid of it but nothing ever seems to work. I'm finding it very hard seeing my fiance as she always wants to hold my hands. Please Help!!
I have has eczema since i was born, i tried loads of different creams and drops, everything really, then i tried this moisturizer that the local chemist prescribed, its called Aveeno and it really works, you should be able to get it at your local chemist if you want to try it, i get it on prescription so i wouldn't really know, but try it, it worked for me!
Hi there, I have a 3 year old son whom has suffered from eczema since he has been born. The doctors keep providing him the same creams, Trimovate, euomovate, betnovate, epaderm, e45, diprobase and zinc paste, but none of this seems to work. His skin can get really bad, and that is when it goes red and starts to weep, he finds it extremly painful. He is constantly in pain, can you help me please
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