Cure for dermatitis?Anything non-prescription?
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Tea Tree Oil is one source that will help with avoiding a microbial infection and the itchy places.  As for a cure, usually a cure is the elimination process of what may be the cause, ex; diet,soaps,lotion,etc...
1045101
I feel your pain! Here is the plan of action I have taken to heal my eczema as much as possible. \n\n1) Go to your family doctor and get a recommendation for an allergist (if you don't already have one).\n2) Get allergy tests done, especially a patch test, which tests to see what chemicals you are allergic to. You may be surprised of what things you are coming into contact with that you are allergic to. For me, it was fragrance.\n3) From your allergist, get a recommendation for a dermatologist. My allergist's solutions for my eczema were very temporary and honestly, not that helpful. \n\nMy dermatologist was amazing in helping me work on my eczema. I was prescribed 2 different topicals for my face and body. For my face, it was Cutivate, and for my body it was Dermatop.  The Dermatop worked wonders. Now that the sores and redness are healed up, I moisturize every day after I get out of the shower. Keeping your skin moist is essential in preventing future itchiness. I use Cetaphil cleanser and cream because it is hypo-allergenic and free of skin irritants. It is more expensive than typical cleansers (about $7-$9 a tub or bottle) but the cream lasts for a long time. It is also available at Wal-Mart, so it doesn't have to be purchased online. (BTW my Wal-Mart is not a SuperCenter, so it shouldn't be too hard to find).  Avoid any irritants.  The best tip I can give for you is to moisturize.. I can't stress it anymore! My eczema is at least 95% gone now. I'm still fighting a patch on my foot, but feet usually take longer to heal. I wish you the best of luck! It can get better!
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I suffer from the problem also.  I went to a dermatologist and he prescribed elidel first which worked well for 3 months until my system became immune to it I've also tried pandel my system also became immune to it. the best thing I've found yet is St. Ives Apricot Scrub and a light moisturizer like cocoa butter
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I use Cortisone 10 Plus.  It also has moisturizers in it.  I have been lucky this year.  Mine has not been bad at all.  I don't think there is a permanent cure for eczema.  The only thing I can suggest (since your case seems to be rather severe), is to see your doctor and have them refer you to a dermatologist.  Only a dermatologist will be able to give you the best treatment for this condition.  Thankfully, mine is very mild, but in your case, a dermatologist is the only answer.  Please see one.  You'll feel a whole lot better.
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Naturally there is no "cure" for either.  I have found over-the-counter "Comtrex" to be the best.  Also, make sure to get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids.
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I dont know what "it" is that is telling you not to put anything on... so lets ignore that.\nFirst of all. Begin drinking water. You need lots of fluids to help heal your skin. Don't drink alot of pop or things containing caffine. Water is the best. Use lotion. Something with aloe is best. In the future try to keep some aloe vera gel in the refrigerator and use it often when you are burned... for any kind of burn and you will be glad you did. Try not to wear constricting clothes or anything with straps that will irritate your skin. If you can go to the store get some aloe gel, if you can't find that use something that has collodial oatmeal in it. Even suave has that for 2 bux. You will appreciate that when it begins to itch in a few days. Good luck and use sunscreen next time.
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I am an atopic dermatitis(eczema) patient.I've had eczema for 40+ years so I have a lot of experience in this matter.There is no cure for eczema;you have to be patient and let it ride its course.My worst flare up lasted for 4 years and I was under a doctor's care,and using prescription medicines the whole time.My flare up was on my hands,too. Here is what you need to do:\n\nDonot use soap,ever.Use Cetaphil lotion cleanser and Cetaphil bar cleanser for the bath/shower.My doctor advised me against frequent hand washing.Cetaphil's lotion cleanser lets you clean your hands with out water.Water is a drying irritant to atopic skin."Atopic" is the medical term for a certain type of eczema,an eczema that just happens because the skin is sensitive.\nJust follow the directions on the bottle. Put the cleanser on your hands,rub,lather up and wipe off with a soft paper towel or cotton towel and repeat.You can use the Cetaphil with water,too.After washing or cleaing the hands,you apply your medication(more about medication later).Then you use Cetaphil's cream moisturizer.Use the cream frequently during the day.The goal is to keep the skin moist.Cetaphil also makes a facial moisturizer.\n\nNow about shampooing. Shampoo is a soap,dear.Soaps are dangerous to atopic skin;drying and cracking happens because soaps dry out the skin.I used gloves whenever I washed my hair.You also need to change your shampoo to Nizoral, Denorex Tar-based,or Neutragena Tar-based shampoos if your scalp gets really dry.Otherwise,a good moisturizing shampoo and conditioner is just fine.Since the rash is now off my hands and I don;t use the gloves,I have to use the Cetaphil cream moisturizer right after I wash my hair.It's a rule,whenever your hands get wet,you have to replace the moisture that the water took out by puting on the Cetaphil cream.\n\nAveeno preparations that are helpful are the bath preparations made with colloidal  oatmeal;the bath powder and the bath/shower oil along with the Cetaphil bar cleanser are what I use in the shower/bath.\n\nMedicines that I used were Lidex and hydrocortisone cream.I was lucky to have a dermatologist who was also head of a medical university dermatological teaching college. He developed a moisturizing hydrocortisone cream that is now available over-the counter;it's Cortaid with moisturizers.I also out of desperation tried prednisone;the steroid works for as long as you take it and there are side effects so you cannot take it for a long time.As soon as one stops taking the cpurse of steroids,the rash comes back...and one is left to deal with the side effects...a person is more prone to bleeding disorders because cortisone thins the blood.So,don't try Prednisone unless your whole body is affected by the rash. Two new prescriptions not to try are Elidel and Protopic;they are currently being investigated for being a cause of increased skin cancer risk.I tried Protopic;it burned my skin and I didn't use it and went back to hydrocortisone cream.I'm glad I did.\n\nYou will also need to take an antihistamine.Eczema and allergies go hand in hand.\n\nDO NOT USE THESE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS:\n\nVasolene,or any greasy preparation unless it's been prescribed to you by your doctor.\n\nScented products.Look for unscented products for laundry detergent,fabric softener,underarm anitperspirants... things that touch your skin shouldn't be iiritating and added scents are irritants.\n\nAvoid over- the- counter salves and lotions that contain  benzocaine and antihistamines.\n\nStay away from products that contains Alpha-hydroxy acids,sugar acids,acids of any kind,unless your doctor is using it as part of your therapy.You can end up doing serious damage to your skin!!\n\nStay away from lanolin.It causes allergies,plugs up oil glands, and just makes eczema worse.\nOTHER HINTS\nDon't do dishes and other wet-work if you can avoid it.If you can't avoid it you need two types of gloves:rubber glove
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Hey man be careful with some crazy people up there. Oatmeal, lemon juice, vinegar IS NOT GOOD AT ALL. Those things could make it even worst. Take a pain killer like Advil or Tylenol. Also, get Banana Boat Aloe Vera gel. Put it in the fridge and use it at least twice a day (morning and evening). Last year I had a bad SBurn. Right after the Aloe Vera gel I use a Lubriderm lotion. Don't rub it, be gentle. Also, don't expose yourself to the sun and use light cotton cloth. Avoid detergent or use a natural one to avoid any sensitive reaction to the skin. Also, drink vitamin E and break a capsule and mix it with the Lubriderm or Aloe Vera gel. It worked out for me. I know people who had nasty marks after a sun burn like mine. I don't have any!
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no over the counter meds can help you with that, you need to see dermatologist...good luck with that...
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Heal with oatmeal. "Oatmeal baths made from powders such as Aveeno provide effective but temporary relief from the itching of eczema and dermatitis\nRelieve the itch with ice. An ice pack made by putting ice cubes in a plastic bag and placing it on the itchy area makes an inexpensive and effective itch fighter\nPour some cold milk onto a gauze pad or thin piece of cotton and apply it to the skin for about three minutes. Resoak the cloth and reapply at least two more times for three-minute soaks. Repeat several times a day, but make sure to rinse your skin in cool water after each application, because the milk will smell.\nAvoid most antiperspirants. The active "drying" ingredients found in most antiperspirants-aluminum chloride, aluminum sulfate and zirconium chlorohydrates-are too irritating to those with dry, sensitive skin.\nKeep nails short and clean\nHumidify your surroundings recommend either buying a cold-air humidifier or placing shallow pans of water near radiators and on wood stoves to add humidity\nShowers should last about three minutes-and no longer than five minutes because longer shower will make dryness worse.And use only your fingertips to wash--not washcloths or sponges--and then pat yourself dry\nDon't forget your emollients\nWise to double-rinse your laundry to make sure the detergent rinses out and won't come in contact with your skin\nDon't use dryer sheets because some of the chemicals in fabric-softening dryer sheets remain on the skin and can be irritating to people with eczema\nDon't be a fool if you use a pool.(chlorine)\nBuy American when it comes to cosmetics. The general rule is, avoid cosmetics if you're bothered by eczema or dermatitis. But if you must wear them, buy American. That's because some cosmetics made in Japan, Italy, France and other foreign countries contain formaldehyde, which can cause allergic dermatitis in many people.\nIf you are feeling stressed out or are particularly worried about something, it will only aggravate your condition.\n\nHere are some other things that you should avoid if you're prone to eczema.:\n1.Baby lotions\n2.Colored toilet paper and tissues\n3.Stuffed animals, fuzzy and furry toys and pillows can bother those with sensitive skin\n4.Real animals\n5.Fake fingernails\n6.Live Christmas trees\n7.Quick changes in air temperature\n8.Metallic jewelry: If you're prone to nickel allergies--the most common form of contact dermatitis--then avoid watchbands, earrings and jewelry that cause a skin reaction. Buying earrings? Look for earring posts that are stainless steel.
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I don't know of any pills offhand, but my doctor recommended me to use hydrocortisone ointment on the areas that I was having problems.  She told me to apply it three times a day.  I have since started using hydrocortisone cream as a lotion for my arms (the only place where I have problems.)  Both solutions have worked for me.
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I have atopic dermatitis,the medical name for eczema and I have had it for 40 + years.Here is some advice:\n\n1.Flare ups can take time to heal.Medications keep the flare ups from getting too out of hand.My worst flare up was on my hands.I had the rash on my hands for four years;I was unsder doctor's care the whole time.\n\n2.There is no cure for eczema,only treatments. Forget all-natural "cures" because they DO NOT WORK!!(Remember,I've had this condition for over 40 years;I know from experience that \n"natural" and "hypoallergenic" doesn't mean that they are good choices for atopic skin).Having sensitive skin means that certain products,natural or not,can cause allergic reactions in the skin .\n\n3.Get rid of all soaps,all scented products.Soaps are drying,period.Drying ingredients exacerbate the itch,which leads to scratching,whick breaks the skin,which causes the oozing,redness... The most important thing that you can do is keep the skin from getting too dry.Cleaning with Cetaphil Lotion Cleanser,or Cetaphil Bar cleanser,keeps the skin from losing too much moisture.After cleaning up,a moisturizing cream is to be applied.Cetaphil makes an excellent cream mosturizer.Some people like Eucerin cream.Water is an irritant to atopic skin,so try not to wash hands a lot;Cetaphil can be used without water,you just put it on,"lather up" and repeat,then wipe off the cleaner.\n\n4. Cortaid with moisturizers works just as well as any prescription medication.I've used prescription hydrocortisone cream,Lidex and Prednisone(not recommended,because it lasts for as long as you take it,then you are left with the rash and the side effects of the steroid).I also tried Protopic and luckily hated it;it burned so I didn't use it.I say luckily because Protopic and Elidel,the newest drugs are under investigation for  causing an increased risk of skin cancer.Just remember that some flare ups last for a long time(my worst lasted for four years).Being patient is one of the hardest things to do but it is something that a person with atopic dermatitis must have.\n\n5. Aveeno makes some great products for itchy,sensitive skin.Aveeno Bath Powder with Colloidal Oatmeal and Aveeno  Bath and Shower Oil with Colloidal Oatmeal are fantastic.\n\n6.The weepy form of eczema can be soothed with wet dressings made with Bluborro powder.The Bluborro will dry the ooze so you can deal with the rash.\n\n7.Stay away from Vaseline,any product that contains lanolin,benzocaine,aha or sugar acids,retinols,any greasy preparation,or any cream that contains an antihistamine(oral antihistamines are okay,just not in a cream or lotion that goes directly on the skin).\n\n8.Having excema even has an effect on the clothes that can be worn.Dermatologists prefer that their patients wear cottons and soft,natural fibers.Polyester retains perspiration which can cause problems.The soft moisture-wicking fabrics are okay.Wool is to be lined or a person will have to wear a soft layer underneath the wool(t-shirts,camisoles,pantliners)so it doesn't touch the skin and make the skin itch.Fabric detergents and fabric softeners used to clean clothes have to be unscented.\n\n9.Educate yourself.I started reading up on skin conditions as a teenager.Dermatologists often write books with advice on how to deal with certain conditions.I'll list them in the sources.\n\n10 Eczema,allergies and asthma often go hand-in-hand.An antihistamine is to be taken to deal with this.\n\n11. My doctor said to avoid doing any wet work if at all possible(no doing dishes,no washing the car,et c.).If wet work couldnot be avoided,cotton gloves worn under rubber gloves had to be worn;the cotton gloves are available in the beauty sections of pharmacies.Lined rubber gloves are not good enough.
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Sorry, but I don't know a dermatologist.Try Proactive the one on the tv commercials. I heard it really works.
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You might try this.  A friend of mine has really bad psoriasis all over her body.  She started using sea salt as an exfoliant on her skin.  She just got her body wet and rubbed the salt on her effected areas and the psoriasis started going away much better than the cream her doctor gave her.  It might be worth a try.
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Unfortunately there is NO psoriasis cure but there are psoriasis treatments. It is that simple. Anybody claiming to have a psoriasis cure is misleading you and most likely after your cash. Nothing you do causes psoriasis, it is also that simple. A psoriasis diet will not magically cure your psoriasis, neither will steroids or powerful vitamin derivative type drugs that alter your immune system. We have created this page explicitly to answer this single question as we receive many hundreds of emails each month asking us for a psoriasis cure.\n\nHere is a site you can get all your information from.. very informative!!!\nhttp://www.psoriasiscafe.org/psoriasis-drugs.htm\n\nAlso: Right from the can, Crisco is a big secret among Hospitals as a highly effective moisturizer. Hospitals even use it to treat psoriasis and eczema.\n\nGood luck
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There is currently no cure for eczema though research continues to shed new light on the condition. However, there are many ways to minimize the discomfort and distress which eczema can bring, the foundation of which is an effective skin care routine. A wide range of treatments is available, either over the counter at the pharmacy, or on prescription from a doctor. Many complementary therapies are available, which some people find helpful. In addition, there are ways of minimising environmental allergens commonly found in the home.
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This can usually be easily treated, most quickly by a dermatologist.   Some remedies, include accutane ( used for refractory cases), antibiotic creams, oral anitbiotics such as minocin, and a variety of other approaches.  The value of seeing a dermatologist is that you can likely get a much faster result and in the long run, more cost effective.