
Suggest Treatment For Dry Eczema On Legs

One more issue is I have itching under the testicles, near the joints of the leg in summer. Its also unbearable. I apply Clotrimazole powder after bath. Still its not controlled completely.
Kindly provide me advises for both the above issues.
Keep the areas moisturized
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
Eczema is not curable but can be kept in control with some effort. The mainstay of management is to moisturize the affected areas. Elovera has been rightly prescribed. However, you may try the following:
* Apply a nonprescription steroid cream (hydrocortisone) along with anti-itching lotion (menthol/camphor, such as calamine). The cream must be applied as often as possible without skipping days until the rash is gone.
* Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or cetirizine may be taken for the itching.
* Clean the area with a hypoallergenic soap every day (avoid regular soaps). Apply lubricating cream or lotion after washing.
The following links should help:
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Let me know if I could help further.
Regards


Thanks for your advice.
Its unfortunate to know that its not curable...
I have a few more questions. One of my friend suggested to use Cotaryl cream on the eczema affected places. Is it an appropriate one? Also does steroid ointments cause any side effects?
Is there any known cause of eczema so that I can try to avoid such things? Also, I hear that 'neosporin eczema essentials' in USA is best for eczema, unfortunately its not available in XXXXXXX Do you have any suggestion or alternate cream for this in India?
I didn't receive answer for the second question which I asked earlier - itching near the leg joint.
Thank you very much.
Regards,
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Cotaryl can be used.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. Sorry for not being able to respond faster.
Cotaryl cream may be used. It is suitable and should have effects similar to Elovera. If that is not enough, it would be essential to use steroids like hydrocortisone to reduce the inflammation. Leaving it untreated would be worse and hence do not bother about side effects. Neosporin is an antibiotic and I do not think it to be essential. So, rather than using the combination, it would be better to use Cotaryl or Elovera.
I have already stated in my previous answer that Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or cetirizine may be taken for the itching.
Regards

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