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I am 22 girl with contact dermatitis. my fingers is always dry and scalding and swelling? is there is anything can cure me apart from corticosteroids?
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Prograf or elidel (pimecrolimus): These are non- steroidal immune-modulators. Check your allergies. Even food allergies are known to exacerbate eczema.
Answered 2/27/2013
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