Eczema

[Guest]

I have been dealing with a case of dermatitis for the last 5 or 6 months. It affects only the cheek area on my face. It looks like I've been in the sun wearing sunglasses all the time(people ask me that every day) I have all the signs of dermatitis: dry , itchy, red, bumpy, flaky skin, but just in this one area. I've been to a dermatologist and he told me it was probably caused my extreme weather differences(really cold, windy to really warm) I've tried what seems like everything (moisturizers/sunscreen/vaseline/different soaps). The only thing that will get rid of it is this mid level strengh topical steroid that the dermatologist perscribed. The only problem is that the dermatitis will flare up again after about a week of going off the steroid. I haven't taken the steroid for about 2 weeks now and am just using very mild soap and a good moisturizer/sunscreen. It's controlling it but not getting rid of it. Could you recommend a different therapy or product that might FINALLY give me some relief. thanks

[Guest]

Try aloe vera gel twice daily and a homeopathic cream calleded calendula. I recently heard that pure emu oil has helped tremendously for eczema. I have not yet searched the web for that product, but it was obtained by someone in Virginia.
[quote]I have been dealing with a case of dermatitis for the last 5 or 6 months. It affects only the cheek area on my face. It looks like I've been in the sun wearing sunglasses all the time(people ask me that every day) I have all the signs of dermatitis: dry , itchy, red, bumpy, flaky skin, but just in this one area. I've been to a dermatologist and he told me it was probably caused my extreme weather differences(really cold, windy to really warm) I've tried what seems like everything (moisturizers/sunscreen/vaseline/different soaps). The only thing that will get rid of it is this mid level strengh topical steroid that the dermatologist perscribed. The only problem is that the dermatitis will flare up again after about a week of going off the steroid. I haven't taken the steroid for about 2 weeks now and am just using very mild soap and a good moisturizer/sunscreen. It's controlling it but not getting rid of it. Could you recommend a different therapy or product that might FINALLY give me some relief. thanks[/quote]

[Guest]

thank you for the advice, I will try calendula. Would using a 1/2% OTC hydrocortisone every once in a while be ok?(if the moisturizer wasn't working) Also have you used Cetaphil moisturizing cream with your patients? I've heard that it's a good product.
[quote]Try aloe vera gel twice daily and a homeopathic cream calleded calendula. I recently heard that pure emu oil has helped tremendously for eczema. I have not yet searched the web for that product, but it was obtained by someone in Virginia.
[quote]I have been dealing with a case of dermatitis for the last 5 or 6 months. It affects only the cheek area on my face. It looks like I've been in the sun wearing sunglasses all the time(people ask me that every day) I have all the signs of dermatitis: dry , itchy, red, bumpy, flaky skin, but just in this one area. I've been to a dermatologist and he told me it was probably caused my extreme weather differences(really cold, windy to really warm) I've tried what seems like everything (moisturizers/sunscreen/vaseline/different soaps). The only thing that will get rid of it is this mid level strengh topical steroid that the dermatologist perscribed. The only problem is that the dermatitis will flare up again after about a week of going off the steroid. I haven't taken the steroid for about 2 weeks now and am just using very mild soap and a good moisturizer/sunscreen. It's controlling it but not getting rid of it. Could you recommend a different therapy or product that might FINALLY give me some relief. thanks[/quote][/quote]

[Guest]

Halpf percent hydrocortisone cream is ok once ina while. Cetaphil is good.
[quote]thank you for the advice, I will try calendula. Would using a 1/2% OTC hydrocortisone every once in a while be ok?(if the moisturizer wasn't working) Also have you used Cetaphil moisturizing cream with your patients? I've heard that it's a good product.
[quote]Try aloe vera gel twice daily and a homeopathic cream calleded calendula. I recently heard that pure emu oil has helped tremendously for eczema. I have not yet searched the web for that product, but it was obtained by someone in Virginia.
[quote]I have been dealing with a case of dermatitis for the last 5 or 6 months. It affects only the cheek area on my face. It looks like I've been in the sun wearing sunglasses all the time(people ask me that every day) I have all the signs of dermatitis: dry , itchy, red, bumpy, flaky skin, but just in this one area. I've been to a dermatologist and he told me it was probably caused my extreme weather differences(really cold, windy to really warm) I've tried what seems like everything (moisturizers/sunscreen/vaseline/different soaps). The only thing that will get rid of it is this mid level strengh topical steroid that the dermatologist perscribed. The only problem is that the dermatitis will flare up again after about a week of going off the steroid. I haven't taken the steroid for about 2 weeks now and am just using very mild soap and a good moisturizer/sunscreen. It's controlling it but not getting rid of it. Could you recommend a different therapy or product that might FINALLY give me some relief. thanks[/quote][/quote][/quote]

[Guest]

Well, the 1/2% hydrocortisone did a really good job relieving the itching and redness, it looked completely better after 3 or 4 days. I got off of the stuff and started using a facial moisturizer, 3 days later the dermatitis flared up again. I just can't shake this.(after 6 months!) My question is, could there be any possiblility that this is a bacterial issue that could be treated with an antibiotic? 4 months ago, I had a test (a scrape) done at a dermatologist and it came up negative(not bacterial) but I was wondering if it could have developed into a bacterial matter or it was internal and they could not detect it. Any further insight would be most appreciated.

One last thing: how long is it safe to use 1/2% hydrocortisone at one time? 1month? 2 months? Is there a better chance of this staying away if I tried it for this long?
[quote] Halpf percent hydrocortisone cream is ok once ina while. Cetaphil is good... [/quote]

[Guest]

I think there is a possibility of som bacterial infection internally, but I would not know where to start. It could be a small amount of bacteria in the sinuses or appendix. You can't just take an antibiotic for "bacteria", you need to know what you are treating. Limit the HC 1/2% to once or twice a week, and then you can use it for a number of months. Try the other above creams in between.
[quote] Well, the 1/2% hydrocortisone did a really good job relieving the itching and redness, it looked completely better after 3 or 4 days. I got off of the stuff and started using a facial moisturizer, 3 days later the dermatitis flared up again... [/quote]