Question 1

i normally have eczema, not sure if this is it. local swelling with pus buildup and local redness, pain and sensitive - about 3-4 days?

Accepted Answer

Could be infection.: I would recommend having this looked at by your doctor. It certainly may have started as eczema, but at this point sounds like it is infected. It may even be an abscess. Your doctor will be able to tell with an examination and get you the proper treatment.

Question 2

my 13 year old son has chronic eczema - after a bad flare up he now has numerous pus filled boils all over his body. i'm worried.

Accepted Answer

Infection possible: It is possible to get an infection in the skin following eczema. It sounds like this may have happened with your son. I would take him to see his doctor to see if he needs antibiotics.

Question 3

i've gone to other doctors before but they all say its eczema but my skin cracks and gets pus and painful it feels like my hands on fire all the time?

Accepted Answer

ECZEMA SKIN CRACKS: IF HAVENT SEEN A DERMATOLOGIST YET, PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE ONE.
MEANTIME, NO SOAPS (USE CLEANSERS LIKE AVEENO, (oatmeal) CETAPHIL, EUCERIN, OR OTHERS) AND DO SEE A DERMATOLOGIST.
GOOD LUCK!

Question 4

my wife's nipples are oozing pus. she is not and never has been pregnant. she suffers from eczema, would that cause this?

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Pus on nipples: When eczema becomes infected, it may ooze a fluid which is actually serum. I doubt if it's pus. I don't know long she has had it, but she should see a doctor. Warm water compresses a few times a day and then cover it with someting like butt-paste at night should relieve some of the symptoms. Use a mild soap and wash linens in all-free and clear. I hope she gets better soon.

Question 5

how to manage eczema?

Accepted Answer

HC cream; moisturize: To treat mild or moderate eczema, hydrocortisone 1% cream (use a thin coat on the rash twice a day, for 5-10 days) is cheap, found at most stores and works well. A daily moisturizing cream (Cetaphil, CeraVe, Eucerin, etc.) used 2-4 times a day helps to heal eczema and to prevent return of the rash. One can avoid creams with lanolin, aloe, or fragrances if sensitive to the ingredients. Avoid soaps.

Question 6

how to fight eczema ?

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Eczema: If the eczema is very severe, a dermatologist is best to treat and provide good follow-up care if needed. Try to determine what triggers your eczema--certain foods,a pet,mold, pollen,dust. Nonprescription corticosteroid ointments relieve itching and inflammation in mild cases. Take an antihistamine like diphenhydramine at bedtime. See a dermatologist for more severe eczema. Many medications are av

Question 7

what is good for eczema?

Accepted Answer

Avoid triggers.: Eczema flare-ups may have a specific trigger, such as a food or heat or perspiration or tobacco smoke. Scratching is a trigger too. Keeping the skin hydrated with moisturizers is the core of treatment - specially after bathing. Steroid creams can stop the itch-scratch-itch cycle of flare-ups. Some studies suggest getting enough vitamin vitamin d, omega 3's & probioitmay help - but not proven.

Question 8

how to help my sons eczema?

Accepted Answer

Take Steps: Moisturize frequently-3-4 times per day. Use cortisone cream for bad patches. Consider a prescription strength medication if the 1st 2 steps do not help.See the doctor if all else fails.Make sure you eliminate any triggers of the problem if possible.

Question 9

what foods aggravate eczema?

Accepted Answer

That depends..: ...Entirely on the person.  Eczema is an allergy related condition.  Whatever the individual person is sensitive to could potentially aggravate it.  Conversely, what someone is not sensitive to will not aggravate it.  What aggravates one person's condition may or may not aggravate another person's condition, depending on the other person's particular sensitivity.

Question 10

good moisturisers for eczema?

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Moisturizers: I like to look for moisturizers with ceramide, a naturally occuring oil on the skin. Aveen eczema therapy and cerave are good creams which contain this ingredient. Ointments are better than creams which are better than lotions.

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My 13 year old son has chronic eczema - after a bad flare up he now has numerous pus filled boils all over his body. i'm worried.

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I've gone to other doctors before but they all say its eczema but my skin cracks and gets pus and painful it feels like my hands on fire all the time?

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My wife's nipples are oozing pus. she is not and never has been pregnant. she suffers from eczema, would that cause this?

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