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How Can Eczema Be Treated?
hi I have lived with excema since age 2 have pretty much outgrown it but the last two and a half months iv e been getting these mysterious puss pockets on my fingers and knuckles and this last time my lower left leg I ve been treated three separate times with antibiotics why do they keep coming back every 3 to 4 weeks this last time my doc said it was strepp the last time he called it cellulitus.
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have eczema on hand,forearm and calves . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons , but in your case it occur due to overactive response by the body's immune system to an irritant. It is very important to find causative agent. I would suggest you to clean your skin by washing with cold water and mild soap , stay in moist environment , avoid sun exposure and take anti histamine twice a day . Do not scratch your skin as it can lead to secondary infection , rather apply cold compresses to skin to reduce irritation . If condition doesn't subside then consult dermatologits for proper examination . Patient generally treated with immunosuppressants , antibiotics for secondary infection , steroid creams and light therapy .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have eczema on hand,forearm and calves . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons , but in your case it occur due to overactive response by the body's immune system to an irritant. It is very important to find causative agent. I would suggest you to clean your skin by washing with cold water and mild soap , stay in moist environment , avoid sun exposure and take anti histamine twice a day . Do not scratch your skin as it can lead to secondary infection , rather apply cold compresses to skin to reduce irritation . If condition doesn't subside then consult dermatologits for proper examination . Patient generally treated with immunosuppressants , antibiotics for secondary infection , steroid creams and light therapy .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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