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- Tue Nov 16, 2010 6:39 pm
- Forum: general eczema discussions
- Topic: Eczema on face *Huge problems*
- Replies: 3
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Re: Eczema on face *Huge problems*
Often facial eczema is in fact a condition called seborheic dermatiits. this is a low-grade fungal infection causing skin inflammation with itching, redness and flaking. Ask you doctor or nurse for a trial of an anti-fungal/steroid combination cream, applied twice a day especially to the folds of th...
- Tue Nov 16, 2010 6:34 pm
- Forum: general eczema discussions
- Topic: Losing Hope
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8804
Re: Losing Hope
It sounds like you have really bad eczema. Sometimes when you have bad eczema for a long time, everything seems hopeless. However, I was heartened to hearthat prednisone led to complete temporay remission. The trick now is to get the good effects of the steroid tablets without the side-effects. I wo...
- Tue Nov 16, 2010 6:15 pm
- Forum: general eczema discussions
- Topic: Should I Get Allergy Testing
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9125
Re: Should I Get Allergy Testing
You have my sympathy. Perhaps this answer may help. ALLERGY TESTS - it is interesting that your eczema (atopic dermatitis) is worse in the fall. This may be due to changes in skin blood flow secondary to temperature changes, or it may be due to allergy, especially to moulds and trees. I would certai...