<< Question #SK030
Eczema - Abnormal Skin Tone
I have excema. I've had it for about 3 yrs. I've
tried almost everything like hydrocortisone, vaseline,
and I am on eucerin now. It's trying to clear up, but my skin won't
change to it's normal skin tone. What should I do. I'm thinkling about protopic.
Does anyone have suggestions? - Ebony, Memphis
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Answer #SK030
Eczema - Abnormal Skin Tone
I had eczema for a long time and nothing helped.
One day my doctor prescribed Protopic. I never thought it would help, but
Protopic did and I would never use anything else. - Edinburgh
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Answer #SK030
Eczema - Abnormal Skin Tone
Ask your doctor for betamethasone. I've
used it to control my excema for years. I barely have any flare ups and my skin is
clearing up well.
(Editor Note: Bethamethasone is a cortisone deritave.)
Note: Also see SK009 - Eczema Page 1
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Question #SK031
Eczema - Ethnic Skin - Discoloration - Dark Spots
I am a 17 year old girl who has real bad eczema
i've had it from since I was a baby and now it's worst than ever. I've been to so many
doctors and they've prescribe medication for me but they just not doing anything and now
that i'm getting older it's very hard for me to go out in public because i'm so afraid of
people making fun of me and haven't wear short pants or skirt in a long time b/c of my
eczema and because also I have alot of spots on my skin I have a caramel brown complexion
and the spots are very dark I have them ALL OVER everywhere I just don't know what else to
do with myself.. please if you have any information that can help me get rid of my
discoloration please help me my e-mail is microgirl13@hotmail.com
please make the subject be information on eczema thanks. - Kayla
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Question #SK032
Eczema - Child - Elbows - Scalp
I have a 2 year old and she has eczema real bad
on her elbows and the back of her scalp and it is beginning to become a sore and have a
knot. What can I do about the scalp and elbows? - Turner
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Answer #SK032
Eczema - Child - Elbows - Scalp
When it comes to my son and his eczema, I use
Aquafor and a prescribed Elidel medication. I also bathe him in the Aveeno powder.
Everything looks pretty good except under his eyes. I am going to take him to the hospital
soon if it doesn't clear up. When it comes to your baby's head and elbows, I suggest
Aveeno along with the rest of your regimen. I love that Elidel however. It worked wonders
for my son. He's 19 months old. I was worried about side effects, but I tell you that none
has happened and he's not clawing his flesh off any more. This may not help but I just
want to say I feel your dilemma. Monaca, Barkdale AFB
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Question #SK033
Eczema - Cortisone - Pregnancy
I have had excema all my life which progessively
got better as I got older - I am now 2 months pregnant with my 2nd child and have had a
major breakout. (nothing with my first pregnancy) Any help as to what I can be using
to help with the red itchy arms and leg? I was told to try the lowest dose cordaid
cream but are hesitant due to the effects on the baby!? - Shannon
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Question #SK034 Eczema - Baby Eczema
my baby sister who is about 1-1/2 years old has
been diagnosed with eczema . she cannot take in milk and milk foods nor fish or citrus
foods and sour substances .she is just like me only that she developed it since birth. she
gets it over her back, chest and hand and the crevices of her joints. she scratches alot.
at the moment she uses Canistan creme and hydrocortizone 1%
formula. is there anything else she can use? - kennecia, st. john's , antigua
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Answer #SK034 Eczema - Baby Eczema
Dermarest is a new
hydrocortisone lotion that has helped in the treatment of my toddler, coupled with Eucerin
lotion and creme as well as Aquaphor and prescrips. Also I have
heard that Vanicream works for mild cases (but my daughter has chronic
eczema, if such a condition truly exists.) - MD
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Question #SK035
Eczema - Under Eyes - Ethnic skin
I am a 41 year old black woman that has suffered
from eczema on her face, right near her cheek bones, under her eyes. I have tried all
types of prescription drugs, which have a lot of steroids in them which has thinned my
skin. Now that area is dark. Is there anything I can take over the counter to help clear
up the dark marks, and help with the drying of the skin. Please help me. - Karen
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Question #SK036
Eczema - Elidel - Expensive
My son has had excema from the age of 5 yrs old.
He is now 9 yrs old. We have been to dermatologist, who tell me to wrap him up at night. I
think that's cruel. Please as New Zealand prices are expensive for Elidel,
could some-one please e-mail me, as I hear it is much cheaper in United States, or
Overseas for that matter. I will send money for all costs. Your help for my son would be
most appreciated. Kia Ora ra.. Francis. (Reina's mum)
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Answer #SK036
Eczema - Elidel - Expensive
There are on-line pharmacies in Canada where
you can get prescriptions filled over the Internet. Canada is cheaper than the US. Keep in
mind, the shipping expense may cancel out the savings, in any case. - Ed
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Question #SK037
Eczema - Eyelids
I have been diagnosed with excema in my eyelids
which causes my eyes to go very red and itchy. The skin around my eyes are also red and
itchy. I have been given eye drops but nothing seems to work. I am desperate to stop the
itching and red eyes. What can I do?
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Answer #SK037
Eczema - Eyelids
First step is to try to eliminate the cause.
Very often "eyelid eczema" is caused by allergic reaction to air-borne
"fumes" such as fragrances including shampoos, face creams, shaving lotions,
deodorants, hair sprays, room fresheners--anything at all that has any kind of fragrance.
Has your doctor tried Isopto Cetamide eyedrops by Alcon? Do not wear Nail Polish!!!
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Question #SK038
Eczema - Dry Skin - Fire Ant Bites
I first got eczema at the age of 5. it broke out
on the top of my foot the crevices of all my joints from leg to hand. they were filled
with puss. i looked as though i was a walking biological disease and i had to stay a way
from school for a very long time. my dermatologist prescribes dermovate and betnovate, but
i'm tired of using steroid treatments. my skin is thinning out. jus recently i got a
series of bites from fire ants and now my feet have round circular sores on them (base) i
need some thing to take out the marks. Currently im using coco butter fat and coconut oil
but i want something that works faster. My ecxema seems seasonal also. it comes at the
change of weather. My skin is extreeeeemely dry no matter what i use. i was prescribed Keri
lotion and Lubriderm but lubriderm does nothing at all. this is
the worst my skin is in years. i need something that will work fast and take the marks off
my skin. ? - kennecia, st. john's , antigua
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Question #SK039 Eczema - Elidel
My daugther is 14. She developed eczema about a
year ago. She is really broke out all over her body.we have been to a dermatologist and he
prescribed Elidel and betamethasone. Neither of these
has helped. Is there a pill or shot she can take to help. - Jo
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Answer #SK039 Eczema - Elidel
If topical medications don't seem to work fast
enough, then try a 7 to 10 day taper of prednisone. Its a pill that will knock down the
rash in a few days. But you can't take it for long periods of time. Its only a quick fix
until it can be treated with topical medications. - Tina, Baltimore
Editor note: Prednisone is a corticosteroid (a form of cortisone).
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