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I have had eczema my whole life. i used elocon cream for 21 years . i have severe breakouts without the cream . is this topical steroid withdrawals?

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Dr. Ashley Emmert
Dr. Ashley Emmertanswered
Allergy and Immunology 18 years experience
Eczema: Eczema is a chronic disease and this course is quite common with the disease. Make sure you are taking good care of your skin and using a cream or ointment for a moisturizer. You should also not scratch or run the effected skin as this can make the symptoms worse.
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