I use Cetraben as an emollient and when it's very severe, I use steroid creams prescribed by a consultant dermatologist. I use Eumovate on my face and Elocon on my body. I also take fexofenadine antihistamines during the day and Piriton at night as they help relieve the itching. The best thing is to avoid stress and keep the skin well moisturised. Eczema is an awful condition and I hate it when my skin flares up.
Original post by hiìiiiiii
what do you use for itchy eczema and eczema flare ups?
Aveeno (especially the intensive moisturizing cream) works absolute wonders for me!
Stay FAR FAR away from steroid creams until you've tried absolutely everything else, they make your skin dependent on them very very quickly and will stop anything else from working, and topical steroid withdrawal is a *****
Over-the-counter antihistamines should help with the itching, and try to wear loose clothes and breathable fibers to stop sweat gathering on your skin and making it worse
I alao suffer from exzema and get severe flare ups on areas like my neck. I use doublebase as a mosturiser and my steroid cream for flare ups is Betnovate. I also use a bath emollient called Oilatum. I've experienced painful flare ups that have affected my sleep and even made showering/taking a bath painful.
Original post by JaceW98
Stay FAR FAR away from steroid creams until you've tried absolutely everything else, they make your skin dependent on them very very quickly and will stop anything else from working, and topical steroid withdrawal is a *****
Stay FAR FAR away from steroid creams until you've tried absolutely everything else, they make your skin dependent on them very very quickly and will stop anything else from working, and topical steroid withdrawal is a *****
Partially disagree with this. While steroid creams aren't good to use to use for a long time, they can help relieve flare ups when applied to the affected skin for a short amount of time (e.g. 2-3 days then stop completely).
I acknowledge that steroid creams don't work for everyone and the OP should consult their GP or seek a dermology referral for a suitable course of treatment.
Disclaimer: I am not a skin specialist, I have shared my experience of exzema and what works for me.
Original post by Debs25
I use Cetraben as an emollient and when it's very severe, I use steroid creams prescribed by a consultant dermatologist. I use Eumovate on my face and Elocon on my body. I also take fexofenadine antihistamines during the day and Piriton at night as they help relieve the itching. The best thing is to avoid stress and keep the skin well moisturised. Eczema is an awful condition and I hate it when my skin flares up.
How often do you get flare ups?
Original post by Anonymous
Partially disagree with this. While steroid creams aren't good to use to use for a long time, they can help relieve flare ups when applied to the affected skin for a short amount of time (e.g. 2-3 days then stop completely).
I acknowledge that steroid creams don't work for everyone and the OP should consult their GP or seek a dermology referral for a suitable course of treatment.
Disclaimer: I am not a skin specialist, I have shared my experience of exzema and what works for me.
I acknowledge that steroid creams don't work for everyone and the OP should consult their GP or seek a dermology referral for a suitable course of treatment.
Disclaimer: I am not a skin specialist, I have shared my experience of exzema and what works for me.
I've used steroid cream (prescribed by GP) and most of the time they've worked well
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any home remedies for flare ups?
Original post by hiìiiiiii
any home remedies for flare ups?
I'm not sure what can help with flareups other than making sure you apply steroid cream the recommended number of times suggested by your GP. Try to keep your skin moisturised in between applications.
If my skin is bad enough I also take Clarityn which is a non-drowsy antihistamine, I used to take Piriton but found it made me too drowsy during the day.
Original post by Anonymous
How often do you get flare ups?
I have patches of eczema pretty much all the time, but it gets really bad in very cold weather, in May for some reason, and if I spend a lot of time in centrally heated rooms. The key to keeping mine in check is to lather myself in moisturiser twice a day!
Original post by Debs25
I have patches of eczema pretty much all the time, but it gets really bad in very cold weather, in May for some reason, and if I spend a lot of time in centrally heated rooms. The key to keeping mine in check is to lather myself in moisturiser twice a day!
I do have times where my exzema has cleared but it comes and goes. Mine gets worse in really hot weather like the 40 degrees heatwave the UK had last year. I have a mosturiser that I apply to affected areas multiple times a day which helps keep my skin cool.
Do you mind telling me if you're male or female?
Original post by Anonymous
I do have times where my exzema has cleared but it comes and goes. Mine gets worse in really hot weather like the 40 degrees heatwave the UK had last year. I have a mosturiser that I apply to affected areas multiple times a day which helps keep my skin cool.
Do you mind telling me if you're male or female?
Do you mind telling me if you're male or female?
I'm female.
Original post by Debs25
I'm female.
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