15 year old son, severe eczema since a baby

[Vvanacore]

My son (aged 15) is suffering with constant flare-ups, he's recently finished a short course of oral steroids which seemed to help, but once the course has been completed, he immediately flares-up again. Currently using:
Dermol 200
Dermol 500
Betmovate C
Tacrolimus (eye lids)
Lubricating eye drops (due to re-occurring shield ulcer)
Opatanol
Oilatum shampoo
Cetirizine
hydramol and cetraban
Promethazine (at night)

And we are still struggling to manage flare-ups, It's really starting to effect him mentally not just physically as it's knocking his confidence as well as feeling extremely painful. He also suffers from a lot of allergies and carries an Epi-pen at all times, he also has asthma, Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated

[Dr Anton Alexandroff]

Thank you for your question. I am so sorry to hear how much your son is suffering.
It sounds that he needs a next line of treatment which can be a special UVB hospital light or a powerful oral medication such as ciclosporin or methotrexate or even an injection called a biologic. If it is of interest you can read more about these treatments on my website www.alexandroff.org.uk but I think what you should do is to see your dermatologist and discuss these treatments with him.

I hope this is helpful.
With Best Wishes,

Dr Anton Alexandroff FRCP(UK) PhD CCT(Derm) FRSM FAAD
Consultant Dermatologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer
The British Skin Foundation Spokesperson
London, Cambridge, Leicester and Bedford

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