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A 29-year-old male asked:

I have this winter rash on my face with red patches that are itchy. i experience eczema often and was wondering if there is any cream you recommend?

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Dr. Philip Miller
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
RX: Elidel or a short course of low potency steroid cream. You must be examined and evaluated for the correct therapy.
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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman
Internal Medicine 40 years experience
Facial eczema: Wash with a delicate soap like Dove and apply a preservative fragrance free moisturizer like petroleum jelly/ Aquaphor to the areas/spots if not infected. f/u/ w/ dermatology https://www.texaschildrens.org/blog/2011/08/eczema-101-basics-managing-your-childs-itchy-rashy-skin The reference is applicable even to adults.
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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan
Dermatology 59 years experience
Dermatologist: See a dermatologist. Tacrolimus oint, pimecrolimus, or crisaborole ointment will work very well. Especially for eyelid eczema.
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Last updated Jun 14, 2020

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