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MetaMan · 01-15-2006, 10:52 PM

i got this shit on my hands, and i am not one to put chemical type creams on my body, but my hands have started to get itchy today.

i have never had it as a child, and this is my first time having it ever.

what worked for you to get rid of it?

i am reading up on the net here of several sollutions just wanted to see what may have worked for any of you.

JD · 01-15-2006, 10:55 PM

I had that shit under my eyes. Fucking sucked ass. I put hydrocortizone on it daily for a few weeks and it pretty much went away. I still get little flare ups but not like it was.

MetaMan · 01-15-2006, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SPeRMiNaToR

I had that shit under my eyes. Fucking sucked ass. I put hydrocortizone on it daily for a few weeks and it pretty much went away. I still get little flare ups but not like it was.

can you describe what it looked like?

i am really sceptical of doctors for some reason, im not even sure if she really even took a close look at my skin, some parts look like tiny tiny groups of blisters on my hands, and when you look at them from far away it just looks like a reddy patch.

amandaspost · 01-15-2006, 10:57 PM

Try aveeno lotion

MetaMan · 01-15-2006, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by amandaspost

Try aveeno lotion

my doctor prescribed Betaderm and i read up it has topical steroids in it, i am not any kind of specialists but i thought you were supposed to keep any kind of product with steroid in it away from your body?

Bluewire Ross · 01-15-2006, 11:04 PM

When your eczema flares up (gets worse), use the medicine prescribed by your doctor. Use it right after bathing. Medicine used to treat eczema is usually a steroid medicine that you rub on your skin. Follow your doctor's directions for using this medicine or check the label for proper use. Call your doctor if your skin does not get better after 3 weeks of using the medicine.

amandaspost · 01-15-2006, 11:08 PM

Hmm, I had it once a couple years back. Mine wasnt bad at all, I tried the aveeno and in a couple days it was fine, but im sure your doc wouldn't steer ya in the wrong direction

DateDoc · 01-15-2006, 11:23 PM

My mom had it as a kid and fortunately I have never had to deal with it although I do get very dry skin even in a humid climate.

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Eczema is term for a group of medical conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed or irritated.

The most common type of eczema is known as atopic dermatitis, or atopic eczema. Atopic refers to a group of diseases with an often inherited tendency to develop other allergic conditions, such as asthma and hay fever. It affects about 10% to 20% of infants and about 3% of adults and children in the U.S. Most infants who develop the condition outgrow it by their second birthday, while some people continue to experience symptoms on and off throughout life. With proper treatment, the disease can be controlled in the majority of sufferers.

What Are the Symptoms?

No matter which part of the skin is affected, eczema is almost always itchy. Sometimes the itching will start before the rash appears, but when it does the rash most commonly occurs on the face, knees, hands or feet. It may also affect other areas as well.

Affected areas usually appear very dry, thickened or scaly. In fair-skinned people, these areas may initially appear reddish and then turn brown. Among darker-skinned people, eczema can affect pigmentation, making the affected area lighter or darker.

In infants, the itchy rash can produce an oozing, crusting condition that occurs mainly on the face and scalp, but patches may appear anywhere.

What Causes It?

The exact cause of eczema is unknown, but it's thought to be linked to an overactive response by the body's immune system to an irritant. It is this response that causes the symptoms of the disease.

In addition, eczema is commonly found in families with a history of other allergies or asthma.

Some people may suffer "flare-ups" of the itchy rash in response to certain substances or conditions. For some, coming into contact with rough or coarse materials may cause the skin to become itchy. For others, feeling too hot or too cold, exposure to certain household products like soap or detergent, or coming into contact with animal dander may cause an outbreak. Upper respiratory infections or colds may also be triggers. Stress may cause the condition to worsen.

Although there is no cure, most people can effectively manage their disease with medical treatment and by avoiding irritants. The condition is not contagious and can't be spread from person to person.

How Is It Diagnosed?

A pediatrician, dermatologist or your primary care provider can make a diagnosis of eczema. Since many people with eczema also suffer from allergies, your doctor may perform allergy tests to determine possible irritants or triggers. Children with eczema are especially likely to be tested for allergies.

How Is It Treated?

The goal of treatment is to relieve and prevent itching, which can lead to infection. Since the disease makes skin dry and itchy, lotions and creams are recommended to keep the skin moist. These solutions are usually applied when the skin is damp, such as after bathing, to help the skin retain moisture. Cold compresses may also be used to relieve itching.

Over-the-counter or prescription creams and ointments containing corticosteroids, such as hydrocortisone, are often prescribed to reduce inflammation. For severe cases, your doctor may prescribe oral corticosteroids. In addition, if the affected area becomes infected, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics to kill the infection-causing bacteria.

Other treatments include antihistamines to reduce severe itching, tar treatments (chemicals designed to reduce itching), phototherapy (therapy using ultraviolet light applied to the skin) and the drug cyclosporine for people whose condition doesn't respond to other treatments.

The FDA recently approved two new drugs known as topical immunomodulators (TIMs) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe eczema. The drugs, Elidel and Protopic, are skin creams that work by altering the immune system response to prevent flare-ups.

On March 10, 2005, the FDA warned doctors to prescribe Elidel and Protopic with caution due to concerns over a possible cancer risk associated with their use.

The two creams will also soon carry the FDA's strongest "black box" warning on their packaging to alert doctors and patients to these potential risks. The warning advises doctors to prescribe short-term use of Elidel and Protopic only after other available eczema treatments have failed in adults and children over the age of 2.

How Can Flare-ups Be Prevented?

Eczema outbreaks can usually be avoided or the severity lessened by following these simple tips.

* Moisturize frequently
* Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity
* Avoid sweating or overheating
* Reduce stress
* Avoid scratchy materials, such as wool
* Avoid harsh soaps, detergents and solvents
* Avoid environmental factors that trigger allergies (for example, pollen, mold, dust mites, and animal dander)
* Be aware of any foods that may cause an outbreak and avoid those foods

http://www.webmd.com/content/article/61/67471.htm

austinth · 01-15-2006, 11:32 PM

use the steroid cream, it will help stop the itchiness of it. as long as you don't scratch too much you won't irritate your skin and make it worse. avoid scented soaps and the like. and don't use sunscreen with paba in it.

hope that helps you out. I get it sometimes on my arm if I've been in the sun too long and used the wrong type of sunscreen. as long as i use the steroid creme the doctor prescribes the irritation goes away in days and then a few days after that i can stop using it with no problems at all.

Pleasurepays · 01-15-2006, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MetaMan

my doctor prescribed Betaderm and i read up it has topical steroids in it, i am not any kind of specialists but i thought you were supposed to keep any kind of product with steroid in it away from your body?

the word "steroid" is very misunderstood. testosterone is a steroid. human growth hormone is a steroid etc. nothing harmful about either

MetaMan · 01-16-2006, 12:03 AM

thank you everyone for your help, i am going through it as we speak, i decided to go and grab the cream, just tossed some on, and i am hoping it works.

Holly · 01-16-2006, 12:20 AM

I was just talking about this earlier today.

My aunt married a guy last year who has a 4 yo granddaughter with it. Apparently, her mother doesn't seem to be worried about it, so they took her to a specialist last week.

He told them to give her short baths in luke warm water and put some kind of stuff in the tub (can't remember what). He also gave them a cream of some type (maybe a steroid) to rub on it after she gets out of the bath. It's mainly around her elbows, knees, and eyes. From what the doctor told them, she should just grow out of it.

spunkmaster · 01-16-2006, 12:22 AM

Oregano oil will knock that shit out real fast !

Manga1 · 01-16-2006, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MetaMan

can you describe what it looked like?

i am really sceptical of doctors for some reason, im not even sure if she really even took a close look at my skin, some parts look like tiny tiny groups of blisters on my hands, and when you look at them from far away it just looks like a reddy patch.

I've had what you describe. It is eczema. Doctors have seen this a million times. That's why your doctor didn't need to take a very close look. It's very common.

MetaMan · 01-16-2006, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Holly

I was just talking about this earlier today.

My aunt married a guy last year who has a 4 yo granddaughter with it. Apparently, her mother doesn't seem to be worried about it, so they took her to a specialist last week.

He told them to give her short baths in luke warm water and put some kind of stuff in the tub (can't remember what). He also gave them a cream of some type (maybe a steroid) to rub on it after she gets out of the bath. It's mainly around her elbows, knees, and eyes. From what the doctor told them, she should just grow out of it.

hey holly do you love a guy named dick? do you love a guy named "dick"s dick? or do you just love dick?

i am confused here.

MetaMan · 01-16-2006, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Manga1

I've had what you describe. It is eczema. Doctors have seen this a million times. That's why your doctor didn't need to take a very close look. It's very common.

perfecto, i am trying out the cream, my hands werent really itchy i am just hoping it is minor. i hate this type of stuff.

Holly · 01-16-2006, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MetaMan

hey holly do you love a guy named dick? do you love a guy named "dick"s dick? or do you just love dick?

i am confused here.

d) all of the above

tristan_D · 01-16-2006, 12:31 AM

I got very sweaty palms that I even wet the paper that I write into. In worst instacnes they get very itchy that I had to apply alcohol on my hands.

Holly · 01-16-2006, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tristan_D

I got very sweaty palms that I even wet the paper that I write into. In worst instacnes they get very itchy that I had to apply alcohol on my hands.

Oh lord. Don't make me cuss you tonight.

JD · 01-16-2006, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MetaMan

can you describe what it looked like?

i am really sceptical of doctors for some reason, im not even sure if she really even took a close look at my skin, some parts look like tiny tiny groups of blisters on my hands, and when you look at them from far away it just looks like a reddy patch.

it was splotchy red marks under my eyes. From far away, it just looked like a rash but up close it was dry flakey nastyness. It itched like a motherfucker and scratching it made it feel better for about 2 seconds before it got worse

effer · 01-16-2006, 01:11 AM

A lot of eczema is due or is made worse by chronic dry skin that people have no idea how to treat!

Get a tub of Cetaphil skin cream and when you come out of the shower dont towel off, just brush off large water droplets with your hands then take a good handful of cream and apply it everywhere while you're still half wet. Really rub it in and sit naked for a while to let it dry. This should lock in plenty of moisture and help the eczema big time. Do this daily. Also, stop using soap! Get a soap alternative called Spectro jel.

Most hydrocortisone cream is very mild. The steriods aren't going to harm you at 2% or whatever. But if you really want something that will put a halt on the eczema, at least for a while, get a prescription for Protopic or Elidel. Yea, some lab apes developed skin cancer from it at high dosages, but the shit will stop skin problems after a few days. It is really that crazy. If I had eczema on my face or I was very uncomfortable I'd definitely consider getting some Protopic. Do some research on treatment risks/success.

MetaMan · 01-16-2006, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by effer

A lot of eczema is due or is made worse by chronic dry skin that people have no idea how to treat!

Get a tub of Cetaphil skin cream and when you come out of the shower dont towel off, just brush off large water droplets with your hands then take a good handful of cream and apply it everywhere while you're still half wet. Really rub it in and sit naked for a while to let it dry. This should lock in plenty of moisture and help the eczema big time. Do this daily. Also, stop using soap! Get a soap alternative called Spectro jel.

Most hydrocortisone cream is very mild. The steriods aren't going to harm you at 2% or whatever. But if you really want something that will put a halt on the eczema, at least for a while, get a prescription for Protopic or Elidel. Yea, some lab apes developed skin cancer from it at high dosages, but the shit will stop skin problems after a few days. It is really that crazy. If I had eczema on my face or I was very uncomfortable I'd definitely consider getting some Protopic. Do some research on treatment risks/success.

great info thanks.

Holly · 01-16-2006, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MetaMan

great info thanks.

Yours is probably herpes, though. I forgot to tell you that part.

01-15-2006, 10:52 PM	#1
MetaMan I AM WEB 2.0 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,682	anyone have or had Eczema? i got this shit on my hands, and i am not one to put chemical type creams on my body, but my hands have started to get itchy today. i have never had it as a child, and this is my first time having it ever. what worked for you to get rid of it? i am reading up on the net here of several sollutions just wanted to see what may have worked for any of you.

01-15-2006, 11:04 PM	#6
Bluewire Ross Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,169	When your eczema flares up (gets worse), use the medicine prescribed by your doctor. Use it right after bathing. Medicine used to treat eczema is usually a steroid medicine that you rub on your skin. Follow your doctor's directions for using this medicine or check the label for proper use. Call your doctor if your skin does not get better after 3 weeks of using the medicine. __________________ Cam2CamLive! Feature Rich Flash-Based Cam Site Script MAINSTREAM WEB DESIGN CUSTOM ILLUSTRATIONS [email protected] ICQ:259-582-973YahooIM: ross_collado1975

01-15-2006, 11:32 PM	#9
austinth Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Fantasy Island Posts: 1,770	use the steroid cream, it will help stop the itchiness of it. as long as you don't scratch too much you won't irritate your skin and make it worse. avoid scented soaps and the like. and don't use sunscreen with paba in it. hope that helps you out. I get it sometimes on my arm if I've been in the sun too long and used the wrong type of sunscreen. as long as i use the steroid creme the doctor prescribes the irritation goes away in days and then a few days after that i can stop using it with no problems at all. __________________ Get A $25 Circuit City GIFT Card - *FREE*!

01-16-2006, 12:20 AM	#12
Holly Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jesusland Posts: 10,017	I was just talking about this earlier today. My aunt married a guy last year who has a 4 yo granddaughter with it. Apparently, her mother doesn't seem to be worried about it, so they took her to a specialist last week. He told them to give her short baths in luke warm water and put some kind of stuff in the tub (can't remember what). He also gave them a cream of some type (maybe a steroid) to rub on it after she gets out of the bath. It's mainly around her elbows, knees, and eyes. From what the doctor told them, she should just grow out of it. __________________ War National Damn Champions Eagle

01-16-2006, 12:22 AM	#13
spunkmaster Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,052	Oregano oil will knock that shit out real fast ! __________________

01-15-2006, 10:55 PM	#2
JD Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 22,651	I had that shit under my eyes. Fucking sucked ass. I put hydrocortizone on it daily for a few weeks and it pretty much went away. I still get little flare ups but not like it was.

01-15-2006, 10:57 PM	#4
amandaspost Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,935	Try aveeno lotion

01-15-2006, 11:08 PM	#7
amandaspost Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,935	Hmm, I had it once a couple years back. Mine wasnt bad at all, I tried the aveeno and in a couple days it was fine, but im sure your doc wouldn't steer ya in the wrong direction

01-16-2006, 12:03 AM	#11
MetaMan I AM WEB 2.0 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,682	thank you everyone for your help, i am going through it as we speak, i decided to go and grab the cream, just tossed some on, and i am hoping it works.

01-16-2006, 12:31 AM	#18
tristan_D Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7,865	I got very sweaty palms that I even wet the paper that I write into. In worst instacnes they get very itchy that I had to apply alcohol on my hands. __________________ Increase your sales. Up to $4 per click.

01-16-2006, 01:11 AM	#21
effer Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 135	A lot of eczema is due or is made worse by chronic dry skin that people have no idea how to treat! Get a tub of Cetaphil skin cream and when you come out of the shower dont towel off, just brush off large water droplets with your hands then take a good handful of cream and apply it everywhere while you're still half wet. Really rub it in and sit naked for a while to let it dry. This should lock in plenty of moisture and help the eczema big time. Do this daily. Also, stop using soap! Get a soap alternative called Spectro jel. Most hydrocortisone cream is very mild. The steriods aren't going to harm you at 2% or whatever. But if you really want something that will put a halt on the eczema, at least for a while, get a prescription for Protopic or Elidel. Yea, some lab apes developed skin cancer from it at high dosages, but the shit will stop skin problems after a few days. It is really that crazy. If I had eczema on my face or I was very uncomfortable I'd definitely consider getting some Protopic. Do some research on treatment risks/success. __________________ www.RapidTeens.com