Question 1

i have eczema on my right of one finger and right leg toes.is it eczema or not?.is eczema is present only on dry skin individuals only?i have dry and oilyskin.is it eczema or not?mymom&her dad have eczema but her skintype is oily and dry?

Accepted Answer

: A virtual consultation may be helpful to determine the next step in your management. Eczema may be related to genetic predisposition. It is a chronic condition and keeping the skin clean and moisturized is part of usual skin care. Discuss the addition of an anti inflammatory skin cream with your PCP. Avoid immersion in water, chemicals and harsh detergents and products. Use only eczema skin lotion

Question 2

i have eczema on my right of one finger and right leg toes.is it eczema or not ,doctor?.is eczema is present only on dry skin individuals only?i have dry and oily skin.is it eczema or not? my mom&her dad have eczema but her skin type is oily and dry?

Accepted Answer

: Sounds like eczema to me.  Have some one look at it to get better diagnosis.

Question 3

i have slightly itchy flat red dots on part of my breast. ive recently also had eczema between my fingers and one quarter-size spot on my hand with similar flat dots to the one on my breast. is it probably just eczema or enough to worry about?

Accepted Answer

: If it looks the same as your eczema in other locations, it is likely eczema and you could apply the same cream/ointment you are using for your other sites. But, the only way to be sure is to have a doctor look at it. So, if it doesn’t get better with the treatment, see a skin doctor to be certain it is eczema. Best of luck to you!!

Question 4

i have contact eczema on my finger.what should i do?

Accepted Answer

A few ideas.: Try to figure out the source. Whats new in your routine? Be a detective.

Non-drug treatments for eczema include:
mild soap and moisturizer.Short, warm showers, reduce stress.

Hydrocortisone cream over the counter helps as well as antihistamines can help.

Question 5

can you give me some advice about eczema help, lost layers of skin on fingers and my skin seems to take forever to grow back?

Accepted Answer

Moisturize!: The mainstay of treat is topical anti-inflammatory medications and skin care measures. Frequent use of emollients&amp; moisturizers is important in minimizing symptoms. Adjunctive treat with antihistamines is also often helpful to minimize skin trauma from scratching. Hydration with sufficient water intake is important. Allergy testing (Skin or Blood) and/or Patch testing may
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Question 6

how can i stop my fingers  peeling from eczema?

Accepted Answer

ECZEMA: Make sure the lesions are from eczema .Try putting  cortisone cream, if it does not disappear  it might be scabies  between fingers.

Question 7

i have eczema on my finger. could that mean i will get asthma in the future?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely.: Eczema this limited is unlikely to be atopic, and should not raise your risk of asthma above that of people without eczema.

Question 8

i have eczema on just on finger. i also work in water and bleach, so what can i do to help prevent it from being worse?

Accepted Answer

Keep it dry: Look for strategies to keep it dry-- wear gloves or a waterproof dressing. Minimize time in water. Dry after exposure thoroughly, etc. If needed, consider a change of work assignment.

Question 9

i am having small bumps on my fingers. it appears with starts and end of winter.convert to scaly. it's  mild dishydrotic eczema. any cure of it plz?.

Accepted Answer

Some ideas: A very, very light application of over-the-counter hydrocortisone may be all that you need.

Question 10

bro has eczema in finger red,itchy & fluid was coming out of it. dr put him on cefprime,cortizon,defort 6mg&fucibet.afer a week fluid still comes.help?

Accepted Answer

Hand eczema: Hand eczema can be related to irritants such as dish washing liquid, too much exposure to water, contact dermatitis of hand, sometimes even fungal infection - tinea. Rarely hepatitis C infection causes porphyria cutanea tarda- not sure if he has this. Suggest evaluation by a dermatologist, keeping hands away from water and irritants, treating hand with an absorbent dressing to prevent maceration.

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I have eczema on my right of one finger and right leg toes.is it eczema or not?.is eczema is present only on dry skin individuals only?i have dry and oilyskin.is it eczema or not?mymom&her dad have eczema but her skintype is oily and dry?

A member asked:

I have eczema on my right of one finger and right leg toes.is it eczema or not ,doctor?.is eczema is present only on dry skin individuals only?i have dry and oily skin.is it eczema or not? my mom&her dad have eczema but her skin type is oily and dry?

A member asked:

I have slightly itchy flat red dots on part of my breast. ive recently also had eczema between my fingers and one quarter-size spot on my hand with similar flat dots to the one on my breast. is it probably just eczema or enough to worry about?

A member asked:

I have contact eczema on my finger.what should i do?

A member asked:

Can you give me some advice about eczema help, lost layers of skin on fingers and my skin seems to take forever to grow back?

A member asked:

How can i stop my fingers peeling from eczema?

A member asked:

I have eczema on my finger. could that mean i will get asthma in the future?

A member asked:

I have eczema on just on finger. i also work in water and bleach, so what can i do to help prevent it from being worse?

A member asked:

I am having small bumps on my fingers. it appears with starts and end of winter.convert to scaly. it's mild dishydrotic eczema. any cure of it plz?.

A member asked:

Bro has eczema in finger red,itchy & fluid was coming out of it. dr put him on cefprime,cortizon,defort 6mg&fucibet.afer a week fluid still comes.help?

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