Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Mild Dyshidrotic Eczema

Hi, I ve had mild dyshidrotic excema for about 3 and a half years now, and I woke up this morning with a small patch that seemed to have pus under the skin and was extremely painful to walk on, move, or even touch- it s most likely an infection, but could it be anything else? And if so, what should I do to treat it? P.S. I m allergic to lanolin and triple antibiotics such as Neosporin, and i ve beenputting Mupirocin on it with a band-aid; this seems to make it better to where the skin looks like it does when you leave a band-aid on it for too long. It also seems to have greatly reduced pain. Is this bad for it?
posted on Sun, 14 May 2017
Twitter Wed, 23 Aug 2017 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 24 Aug 2017 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hi.
As per your case history of dyshidrotic eczema, my treatment advice is -
1. Don't scratch the lesions as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like fusiderm-b cream twice daily on it.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for itching.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral steroid taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Mild Dyshidrotic Eczema

Hi. As per your case history of dyshidrotic eczema, my treatment advice is - 1. Don t scratch the lesions as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like fusiderm-b cream twice daily on it. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for itching. 4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral steroid taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.