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Eczema--does anyone have any ideas how to treat it?

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Avoid cause: Avoid any skin irritants ie harsh detergents, soaps, cleansers. Protect the skin with good moisturizing. You may need steroid ointments to clear active lesions . But avoid eczema with good skin care.

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Answered 10/21/2012

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