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kpsampson
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by kpsampson on Tue Dec 08, 2015 4:33 pm

Eczema questions

I'm new to this forum and also a new eczema patient. I'm in my mid 60's and started having eczema issues around my ankles and legs since March of this year. I ended up going to a dermatologist since I wasn't getting any relief. She prescribed Clobetasol Propionate which eventually will take away the rash spots but then they start popping up again. Now, I'm getting spots on various parts of my body.

My basic question is what are the causes of eczema? I've been researching this but come up with a lot of different things. Can stress be a huge cause? I'm tired of not being able to get a handle on the rash spots and don't know what else to do. I don't want to keep going to the dermatologist as this can be expensive.

I also use Curel Cream for eczema.

Any advice would be so helpful.

Thanks.

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by Marcie Mom on Wed Dec 09, 2015 3:50 pm

Re: Eczema questions

Hi there, sorry to hear of your eczema and yes, it can be very frustrating because the causes are many and not easily identified. Various causes are:
- defective skin barrier, that
- allow irritants/allergens to penetrate (can get more clarity on this with allergy testing/patch testing)
- if it's only at the leg, it may not be dust mite/pollen which affect more than just the leg
- could be age-related, maybe go to the posts below and see if it's applicable to your case?
http://eczemablues.com/2014/09/elderly- ... se-eczema/
http://eczemablues.com/2014/10/elderly- ... in-eczema/

Moisturizing right after shower, not using soap and paying attention to the ingredients in the products you use is also good skincare, take care,
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by ItchyGal on Sun Dec 20, 2015 2:56 am

Re: Eczema questions

Hi there! The bright side is at least you haven't had it all your life like many others :-D

The triggers can be very different for individuals however for most people the cause is genetic, which can be remedied by changing their diets and lifestyles.

Nummular dermatitis is an eczema type which generally effects people over the age of 50. Some of the causes can be poor blood flow, living in cold climates or having excessively dry skin.

Topical steroids are only a temporary treatment, they won't fix the issue for you. I find a nutrient dense diet filled with fruit and vegetables has helped me, with the elimination of the trigger foods like dairy, wheat, sugar, eggs, processed foods, nightshade foods and for me meat has been a trigger as well.

Best of luck in the search for a treatment! :)

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