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by figgymyson
Thu Oct 21, 2010 11:58 am
Forum: eczema treatments
Topic: Ciclosporin
Replies: 24
Views: 22938

Re: Ciclosporin

Has the specialist offered any other treatment options such as UV treatment or the option to use protopic instead of the steroids - particularly for the face area? Just interested to hear what your son's options are now?
by figgymyson
Wed Oct 20, 2010 11:39 am
Forum: eczema treatments
Topic: Ciclosporin
Replies: 24
Views: 22938

Re: Ciclosporin

Hi, I rarely post on here but have been reading your posts with interest over the last few days. First of all I speak from experience as I have taken Cyclosporin, Azathiaprene and am currently taking Cellcept. Sometimes these drugs take a while to work and flow through your system. Although Cyclospo...
by figgymyson
Fri Mar 05, 2010 9:51 am
Forum: eczema treatments
Topic: Methotrexate, Cellcept and Xolair?
Replies: 4
Views: 11076

Re: methotrexate, cellcept, and xolair?

It is starting to work slowly. I am still having to apply the protopic on the worst areas on my face but I feel more comfortable than I have done in a while. The derm did say it might take a good few weeks to work properly, especially as I have had my facial eczema non stop for a long time. I reckon...
by figgymyson
Thu Mar 04, 2010 5:59 pm
Forum: eczema treatments
Topic: Methotrexate, Cellcept and Xolair?
Replies: 4
Views: 11076

Re: methotrexate, cellcept, and xolair?

Outsiders,

I was just wondering how you were getting on with your cellcept. Is it starting to work?

Thanks Rich
by figgymyson
Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:28 am
Forum: eczema treatments
Topic: Methotrexate, Cellcept and Xolair?
Replies: 4
Views: 11076

Re: methotrexate, cellcept, and xolair?

I'm on the same dose as you. The derm said it could take a few weeks to start working so a week is probably too early. You might just have a bit of a cold anyway - it's often easy to blame every little thing on the medication you are taking. I'm three days in now and like yourself have not really no...
by figgymyson
Wed Feb 17, 2010 9:20 am
Forum: eczema treatments
Topic: Methotrexate, Cellcept and Xolair?
Replies: 4
Views: 11076

Re: methotrexate, cellcept, and xolair?

Outsiders, Just thought I'd update you with my situation after my latest dermatologist visit. Ironically after your last post I have decided to start taking Cellcept. My derm offered me the choice between this and Methotrexate which he said was generally more reliable. Despite this I thought Cellcep...
by figgymyson
Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:55 am
Forum: eczema treatments
Topic: Methotrexate, Cellcept and Xolair?
Replies: 4
Views: 11076

Re: methotrexate, cellcept, and xolair?

Hi, I'm in exactly the same situation as yourself. I've also been struggling with facial eczema for just over two years. I initially tried cyclosporin and although it was working I broke out in an allergic rash and had to be taken off it. This appears to be the immunosuppressant of choice amongst de...
by figgymyson
Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:26 pm
Forum: general eczema discussions
Topic: Eczema on the face
Replies: 72
Views: 114229

Re: My facial eczema is dragging me down

Guys, I really need some advice, especially from people who suffer from facial excema. I've had this myself for nearly 2 years, constantly without any let up. Then only break I have is when I go on holiday somewhere sunny and the problem disappears for around 2 weeks and then returns the same as bef...
by figgymyson
Fri Sep 04, 2009 8:33 am
Forum: general eczema discussions
Topic: Eczema on the face
Replies: 72
Views: 114229

Re: My facial eczema is dragging me down

Hi, I was interested to read your message as I've been suffering from a similar problem for almost two years now. I'm 33. I've been to see two dermatologists, one reckoned I have seborrheic dermatitis and the other just straight dermatitis. The areas affected are my face, mainly forehead and central...
by figgymyson
Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:31 am
Forum: general eczema discussions
Topic: Eczema on the face
Replies: 72
Views: 114229

Re: My facial eczema is dragging me down

I currently use Protopic and feel like I am fighting a bit of a losing battle. I have dermatitis on my forehead and central face area. On a positive note it doesn't itch or ever get to the stage where the skin crack or uses, however I can never get full clearance of what is there. It is always prese...
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