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A member asked:
I have eczema really really bad, what would you suggest for treating red itchy patches?
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Consult your MD/Derm: I f your eczema is too bad you should consult your docor or a dermatologist, to get evaluated and appropriately treated.
Answered 4/6/2013
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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.
Answered 12/9/2017
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