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A member asked:
What can i do if i have a nummular eczema and i'm taking steroids but it does not cure?
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Avoid triggers: Like wool, lanolin. Keep skin moisturized. Topical steroids or ointment with tar. Ultraviolet light. And Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for itching.
Answered 6/24/2014
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