A member asked:

Please share an interesting fact about living with eczema.

20 doctors weighed in across 18 answers
Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Many people who suffer from eczema also may have asthma.

Answered 1/19/2019

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Ignore: Long hot showers and non-moisturizing soaps can worsen eczema.

Answered 8/3/2019

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: If you have eczema, you know how itchy and painful it is. But lifestyle changes can go a long way.

Answered 9/28/2014

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Ignore: It helps to keep your skin moisturized with a fragrance free product when you have eczema.

Answered 1/16/2019

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Ignore: Vaseline is the best moisturizer for eczema, but it can be messy.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Dr. Cindy Williams answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

1: 1 cup of bleach in the bath, once a week can really help eczema.

Answered 6/5/2014

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Ignore: IT is genetic. Not allergy. Not due to stress. Laundry detergent never a factor. Not due to food.

Answered 6/6/2014

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Ignore: Stay hydrated. Use moisturizers. Avoid irritants.

Answered 6/7/2014

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity, avoid sweating or overheating.Moisturize frequently.

Answered 6/17/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Hot shower bathing causes worsening dry skin.Reduce water temp as tolerated.

Answered 6/8/2014

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Eliminate all products with fragrance, including soaps, perfumes, cosmetics, and scented lotions.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Dr. Cindy Williams answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Using: Using 1 cup of household bleach in a full bathtub, weekly, can help eczema.

Answered 7/1/2014

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Ignore: Allergy meds and creams, avoid offending agents, allergic medical exam, no scratching.

Answered 7/9/2014

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Eczema: Eczema does not have to leave permanent scars.

Answered 7/22/2014

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Eczema: Eczema CANNOT be cured with steroids.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Eczema: Eczema is often also called atopic dermatitis.

Answered 7/22/2014

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Ignore: We know that patients with eczema have a barrier disorder so use barrier creams like cerave.

Answered 5/3/2015

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Ignore: Dont skip your medicines when it improves. The key to living with eczema is control of the disease.

Answered 11/24/2018

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