Question 1

how to cure eczema on hand?

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Control Measures: Eczema is an atopic skin reaction caused by your own immune system.  It is not cured, but controlled.  Control measures include avoidance of skin allergens and irritants (use nondetergent/fragrant and dye-free products), regular use of hypoallergenic skin emollients, and topical corticosteroid creams for more sever cases.

Question 2

what are your thoughts to combat eczema on hands?

eczema

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Irritant/contact: Most of hand eczema are from exposure to excessive amount of irritant (solvent, soap etc) or too much water. Around 25% is from contact allergy to an allergen (chemicals, raw food etc).  The best approach is avoidance of these  triggers. Topical cortisone may help but is not a long term solution. See allergist/dermatologist.

Question 3

eczema on hands and feet only, treatment?

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See Dermatologist : Get evaluation and diagnose. Then proper treatment can be obtained.

Question 4

dyshidrotic eczema on hands: steroid cream + antibiotic ointment for infected blister. how long after applying these can i go to the bathroom/wash my hand(s) (only using non-infected hand)? and can i put gauze or gloves on at night after applying?

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: The creams usually absorb within 30 minutes. Cotton glove may be used, no gauze recommended. Avoid immersion of hand in water.

Question 5

what to do if i have eczema on hand, mouth area, etc. help?

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Cortisone cream: Topical cortisone cream, although long-term use may thin the skin. You can get a low-strength over the counter cream called 1% hydrocortisione, but it is not very strong and you may need a prescription strength.  Also washing with a mild cleanser and using a bland moisturizer like Cetaphil can help.

Question 6

friend though he had eczema on hand but it got biopsied and now he has to take pills for 5 years and can't have sex? what is this condition called?

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STD?: Something may have been garbled in communication from doctor to patient to you.  "can't have sex" suggests a sexually transmitted disease, such as syphilis (which can cause a rash on hands), but - "pills for 5 years"?  Herpes can occur on hands but wouldn't look like eczema. All we can do is speculate without more information.

Question 7

can you get hep c or hiv from blood on packaging at a store. my husband, daughter, and myself all have eczema on hands, and we all handled the item..?

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HIV and Hep C : Transmission of HIV clearly requires more intimate contact. Hep C transmission is less well understood but transmission from touching blood with your hands would be quite unlikely. Not really worth worrying about unless there was clear contact with open wounds.

Question 8

are all these symptoms connected? below are a list of symptoms that have been bothering me for quite some time. can you please tell me if you think any are connected?
eczema on hands
flushing on face, hands, feet, knees
painful skin - just the surfa

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I : I would recommend you see your physician for further evaluation and diagnosis/treatment options and to determine if these symptoms might be linked.  Very difficult without a clinical examination, etc.   Read more about eczema tips on the link below.  I hope that helps a little!

Question 9

have eczema on hands for 4 years last year developed swollen lymph nodes, been over a year have one on left side and about 5 on right, neck hurts.

Accepted Answer

Could be serious: This could be a very serious finding. I suggest you see your doctor sooner vs later.

Question 10

how can i deal with eczema on my hands and face?

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Emollients: Eczema is difficult to manage. You need to moisturize consistently. I recommend seeing a dermatologist.

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Friend though he had eczema on hand but it got biopsied and now he has to take pills for 5 years and can't have sex? what is this condition called?

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Can you get hep c or hiv from blood on packaging at a store. my husband, daughter, and myself all have eczema on hands, and we all handled the item..?

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Are all these symptoms connected? below are a list of symptoms that have been bothering me for quite some time. can you please tell me if you think any are connected? eczema on hands flushing on face, hands, feet, knees painful skin - just the surfa

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