Suggestions on what to do for severe eczema?!

It depends where it is!. I suffer from eczema on my face and won't put steroid cream near my eyelids or mouth!. Even hydrocortisone can thin the skin, if used over a period of time, and leave you with broken veins!. If it's really bad, a course of oral steroids (prednisolone) might clear it up!. This could help you to get out of the itch/scratch cycle because eczema can itch as it heals!. It is easier to keep it at bay once you have it completely cleared!. If your skin has been weeping or sore, a long term antibiotic, such as Erythromycin, can help!. This helped me!. You should also try taking an antihistamine tablet every day to keep the allergens at bay!.

If you're looking for non-prescription creams, try something with lavender!. I use Lush's "Dreamcream"!. If you have the money, "Creme de la Mer" is fantastic for facial eczema!. About

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