Is this eczema and how do I cure it?

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dryfingers
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by dryfingers on Sun Apr 20, 2014 1:17 pm

Is this eczema and how do I cure it?

Hi,

Back in the summer of 2010 I went on a back pack trip thru Thailand. When I got back, I noticed a tiny patch of dry skin on my left thumb about 1cm across. It itched but not terribly. Over the course of next 2 years this small patch disappear then reappear and then moved to my right hand. In the last two years It started to spread from my right thumb to my right index and my right middle. Also small spots in other places of my hands. They don't puss nor blister. Just extremely dry and cracks. Some parts of the skin is starting to callous. Is this hand eczema? I have pictures attached. It seems like water dries it out more. Water in Thailand more so. Also after nights of heavy alcohol drinking.

I don't know if this is eczema due to external exposure or can you have eczema due to internal issues? For example, too much alcohol and liver damage?

I've used all sorts of creams and no help. From the doctors I tried using topical creams with steroids, clobetasol and prednisone but it doesn't help clear it up.

Any help appreciated.
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by Marcie Mom on Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:16 am

Re: Is this eczema and how do I cure it?

Hi!

Not sure if this is eczema.. If there's itch and can't recover with moisturizing, likely got to see specialist particularly if bothering you, take care!

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by ClaireDivas on Thu May 18, 2017 8:30 am

Re: Is this eczema and how do I cure it?

I get bad eczema on my hands, to the point if left unchecked it gets extremely red, raw, itchy and even some bleeding the skin gets so bad. I have been prescribed steroid creams a few times in the past which work but once discontinued the eczema will return, needs a prescription, and it's not good to continually use the steroid creams. Then my friend told me about Foderma serum and i give it to used daily for a few days clears up eczema just as well for me. It's definitely oily after application for a little while but worth it.

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