A member asked:

I have a large patch of eczema on my back which isn't going away and it's been there for the last two months or more, is there any way to deal with it?

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Dr. Joseph De Santi answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No Scratch the Patch: Eczema is a chronic condition of the skin characterized by inflammation. Often it is triggered by environmental changes (temp) or emotion (anxiety/stress). The skin may itch, develop clear blisters, peel or thicken with time due to chronic rubbing or scratching. It is often wise to confirm by biopsy a chronic lesion, especially if it fails to improve with a mild steroid cream, bleeds or grows.

Answered 4/11/2018

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