Question 1

can you recommend a good natural treatment for eczema, don't want to use hydrocortisones?

Accepted Answer

Eczema care: Get cerave or cristco shortening and long rolls of gauze. Lather up the ghoo on the skin and wrap it lightly overnight and do it nightly until the skin is well moisturized and then apply the moisturizer daily twice a day especially after a shower and don't use hot water when you shower.

Question 2

is efidel a good treatment for eczema?

Accepted Answer

? Elidel (pimecrolimus): I assume this is the medication you mean. If that is the case it is often very good in the treatment of eczema, although it is very expensive.

Question 3

will 6 minutes a week of u.v treatment for eczema be detrimental?

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Maybe: Skin damage due to uv is cumulative over a lifetime. This ages skin & increases risk of future skin cancer. Uv may give temporary relief but is not a cure. You need long-term management of eczema. See a dermatologist.

Question 4

is there a real treatment for eczema? i've tried every thing but nothing worked.

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Many but disguraing: There are many treatments for the symptoms of eczema but unfortunately no cure.  This makes eczema an extremely frustrating disease.  Some treatments that work well and last longer than the typical treatments are narrow band uvb, biologics and some oral medicines like cyclosporin.  Theses have to all be prescribed by a dermatologist.  I wish i had better news for you.

Question 5

whats the best treatment for eczema?

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Steroid, moistrizer: Initiallyt topical prescription steroids that are strong enough to control problem. This is to be combine with a barrier repair cream so that the frequency or strength of steroid can be reduced. The skin will get used to the steroid and it will stop working. Also treat any accompanying bacterial colonization. Also identify any accompanying contact or food allergies.

Question 6

what is the best treatment for eczema?

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Eczema: There is no one best treatment that universally works for everyone. Eczema in infants, for example,  may be transient, triggered by dryness, foods such as eggs, milk protein, soaps or detergent. So avoid the triggers and moisturize the skin. You would have to try and see which moisturizer works best. Try topical steroid starting with otc Hydrocortisone 0.5-1.0% and/or oral antihistamine if severe.

Question 7

how effective is u.v treatment for eczema?

Accepted Answer

Effective, but...: Has other therapy not worked? Though effective, long-term light therapy has many harmful effects, including premature skin aging and an increased risk of skin cancer. Your doctor can advise you of possible advantages and disadvantages of light exposure in your specific situation.

Question 8

help please? what is the best treatment for eczema?

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Eczema treatment: Eczema treatment depends upon the cause of it. Removal of the causative agent is the first step, next you treat it with the anti inflammatory agent. Consult the dermatologist if it is not better.

Question 9

are there any skincare products from origins good treatment for eczema?

Accepted Answer

Atopia?: If this is atopic excema the best treatment is oral intake of omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids in your diet. See a nutritionist.

Question 10

what is the best treatment for eczema on the lips?

Accepted Answer

Moisturizing: Eczema is often controlled by strategies to reduce drying of skin. Avoid irritants (harsh soap, hot water) and apply moisturizer immediately after bathing and several times during day (Aquaphor, Vanicream, Eucerin, CeraVe are all good, but with varying degree of "greasiness"). Low-dose topical corticosteroid can be used as well. If any sign of infection of cracked skin, then antibiotic essential

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Whats the best treatment for eczema?

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