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Severe Eczema
I've been suffering from the eczema for almost 15 years and want to get rid of it. Suggest me a ways to do so.
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These are the general principles of treating an eczema
Use mild soap like dove or pears brown
Do not use water which is too hot for bathing
Pat the skin dry after bathing, do not rub it.
Apply a good moisturiser on the body, WITHIN 3 MINUTES OF PATTING THE SKIN DRY.
Use loose cotton clothes
Do not smoke, consume alcohol.
Do not consume spicy chilly oily food
Avoid excessive AC use
Drink lots of water, esp coconut water
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please send me all your previous doctors prescription and reports
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Use mild soap like dove or pears brown
Do not use water which is too hot for bathing
Pat the skin dry after bathing, do not rub it.
Apply a good moisturiser on the body, WITHIN 3 MINUTES OF PATTING THE SKIN DRY.
Use loose cotton clothes
Do not smoke, consume alcohol.
Do not consume spicy chilly oily food
Avoid excessive AC use
Drink lots of water, esp coconut water
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Dr. J Prasad
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Moisturiser is very important.
Drink plenty of water.
Post pics . Consult online.
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May or may not be eczema
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Steroid creams to be used with caution may be chronic eczema
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Dr. Sonal Chavan
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Pune
Eczema can be aggravated due to using harsh soaps.not using a moisturiser daily,exposure to air conditioning.use a paraben free moisturiser twice daily to keep the area moisturised.cobsukt me online for further treatment
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Dr. Niraj Jain
Cosmetologist
15 yrs exp
Kolkata
See eczema is treatable condition, avoid soap, detergents and other factors which may aggravate it, consult me online for further management
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