Question 1

can you tell me of a good daily routine i can have for severe eczema?

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Good Skin Hygiene: Quick daily shower (10-15min) in lukewarm water while avoiding harsh and drying cleansers. Pat away excess water and immediately apply fragrance-free moisturizer like Vanicream. Use at least twice a day. For eczema flares, apply prescription strength corticosteroid ointments to problem areas twice a day until clear. Wet wraps at night with Aquaphor, phototherapy, and chlorine baths 2-3 times/week.

Question 2

i have severe eczema, having trouble living a normal life. please help me!?

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Eczema: If you see the last two answers i made, most of your answers are there for mild to moderate eczema. Severe eczema which is not under control, should be evaluated by an specialist/dermatologist. S/he may think of treating your eczema with more aggressive way with oral/systemic medication, immune therapy, ultraviolet light/puva therapy etc.

Question 3

would it be possible that a person with severe eczema qualify for disability benefits?

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No.: Severe eczema can almost always be controlled. There is no reason for disability, even with moderate eczema,  what can't that person do?

Question 4

what are the best medication for severe eczema plz give me a generic name of the medicine?

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????????????????: Treatment of this or any other long term condition relies on a full review of your history, exam, past treatment efforts, etc. to tailor a plan based on your individual needs. This is something you design with your doctor , often in a written form that allows modification based on changing needs. No single drug meets the needs of all patients.

Question 5

any good advice on how to soften a baby's skin that has severe eczema?

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Your priority...: ...Is not softening, it's relieving the itching. Eczema itches, scratching causes infection & scarring, and babies can't be told not to scratch. The less they itch, the less dry and irritated their skin will be. Treatment varies considerably, depending on the individual situation. You should see a dermatologist and get a specific treatment plan for your baby.

Question 6

how do you treat severe eczema?

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Steroids, moisture: Treatment for allergic skin (eczema) involves steroids (corisone, triamcinalone, etc) and moisturizers.  Avoid products that irritate or dry the skin, such as harsh soaps/cleansers and alcohol-based sanitizers.

Question 7

how can i address severe eczema?

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Prevention: The key to treating eczema is prevention with a strong emollient like vasoliene. Short lukewarm showers are better than long hot baths.

Question 8

what to do  i have severe eczema.

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What type: There are around 7 types of eczema, all approached differently for the most part. Depending on where it is, an underlying fungal infection can make it worse so treatment with Nizoral or selenium sulfide might help. Chk this link out for all the info you need: https://www.healthline.com/health/types-of-eczema#outlook

Question 9

why does nothing work on my severe eczema?

Accepted Answer

See specialist: For refractory eczema there are various treatment that you might not have tried that could improve your symptoms. Higher dose topical corticosteroid ointments, better skin hygiene, more frequent moisturization, chlorine baths, wet wraps, phototherapy, oral antibiotics, calcium/vitamin D supplementation, or more aggressive systemic medications like anti-inflammatories or immune-modulators.

Question 10

how can i cure severe eczema all over my body?

Accepted Answer

See below: There is not a cure. You can manage your eczema by applying moisturizer twice a day.  And the flare ups would be managed by topical steroid treatments.

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