Heya. I've had nasty eczema on my hands for about 6 or 7 years but have never had it treated by my GP before until recently. Before christmas I was given Diprobase cream to use at night- and it worked to a certain extent but never really lasted. My hands are very very dry and red. They often bleed and by the end of the day they shrivel and I cant open and use them properly. I went back to my gp last week and she prescribed me steriod cream to use twice a day for 7 - 10 days. Whenever I mention it, people seem to say that steroid cream is bad but im not sure why. I've been on it for 2 days and it makes a difference overnight, but my hands quickly return to their old state a few hours after. Is this something that will improve during the treatment? Is it safe for me to use other creams during the day to 'top up' the moisturising? Has anyone got any tips or advice on how to get rid of this - or atleast make it a bit milder. Its really really sore and I hate bleeding over everything. When I get home at night and wash my hands they are so sore and they get relaly stiff and nasty. Any advice would be great.
Thanks xx