Question 1

how do i know if i have a sign that my eczema is going away?

Accepted Answer

Better with Time: Eczema is a chronic condition that can improve over time. Often it is worse as a child and slowly improves into adulthood. Signs of improvement include less frequent flares and less use of topical steroid creams. Make sure to always practice good skin hygiene measures with frequent moisturization even if your eczema is better controlled. In some cases eczema can worsen as an adult so stay vigilant

Question 2

what are the signs and symptoms of eczema?

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The itch that rashes: Red , scaly patches.

Question 3

can chronic eczema be a sign of lupus, especially with a family history of lupus?

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More than rash: Lupus is a multisystem disease that may include a rash. Family history is quite important. Diagnosis involves a thorough physical exam and blood work.

Question 4

10yr old has had corticosteroid 3x day for signs of eczema? being monitored is this a concern if it's been mth.patchy spots pink itchy is it ezcema?

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Go to a different DR: Preferably a dermatologist. Immediately. Beware of Prednisone for eczema. If used at all, the entire dose must be in AM, never 2 days in a row. Not more than 10 or 20mg. Dosing 3x a day will cause side effects which are serious. You can give my name. I am easy to find.

Question 5

can eczema on the hands along with slight a case of occasional morning diarrhea and nausea be a sign of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: If you suspect you're at risk for or have diabetes, please see your doctor.

Question 6

dermatologist cant tell if my lesions are eczema, psoriasis or something else. biopsy results were mixed, potential signs of psoriasis. eczema, seb derm, etc but also missing features of each of them. can these conditions closely resemble each other?

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: Many times these conditions can have some similar appearances, but the location of the lesions may be very helpful in making the diagnosis...along with a very good personal and family history. Perhaps you might want to obtain a second opinion. Also these disorders do respond to several similar topical therapies.

Question 7

my 3 months old baby has dry skin patches all over his body. they are not red or itchy and more visible after bath. is it signs of eczema or just dry skin due to cold air and excessive baths?

Accepted Answer

Probably eczema: Could be eczema. Try bathing less and in lukewarm, not hot water. Apply moisturiser while skin is wet, and use a protective, emollient ointment on the dry patches such as aquaphor or eucerin ointment. Talk to your baby's dr- they can perform a visual exam of the skin and determine the cause.

Question 8

hi doc,i'm 32 weeks pregnant with atopic eruption of pregnancy(eczema),not used any steroid creams so far but now the skin is weepy.sign of infection?

Accepted Answer

Treatment: You should use treatment of eczema under the supervision of your doctor. If infected weeping eczema, please see a doctor as soon as possible. There are treatments of eczema that are safe during pregnancy

Question 9

how does a person get eczema?

Accepted Answer

Inherited: Eczema is generally inherited.  There is usually family history for eczema, asthma or hayfever, together we call atopy.  These three conditions are essentially the same condition but in different systems: skin, airways or sinuses.

Question 10

what is a good eczema ointment?

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Depends: It depends on the severity of the eczema -- generally you want to use the weakest medicine that will fix the problem.  If you have fissures (cracks) in the skin, creams can sting, ointments (vaseline-like) work better.  Strength ranges from Hydrocortisone (over the counter) to very strong prescription meds.

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Dermatologist cant tell if my lesions are eczema, psoriasis or something else. biopsy results were mixed, potential signs of psoriasis. eczema, seb derm, etc but also missing features of each of them. can these conditions closely resemble each other?

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My 3 months old baby has dry skin patches all over his body. they are not red or itchy and more visible after bath. is it signs of eczema or just dry skin due to cold air and excessive baths?

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Hi doc,i'm 32 weeks pregnant with atopic eruption of pregnancy(eczema),not used any steroid creams so far but now the skin is weepy.sign of infection?

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