Best OTC treatment for eczema - itching bad?

I think I have eczema or some type of dermatitis on the opposite side of my elbows, inside the folds/crease of my arms. It itches SO bad! There is also skin discoloration in that area, bumps, etc. that is darker than my skin tone. I have tried cetaphil moisturizer and all it does is make my skin itch more. Does this sound like eczema to you? What are the best OTC remedies for it that won't make it itch and burn?Best OTC treatment for eczema - itching bad?
Get cortizone cream. over the counter is 1% strength, and prescription is 10%. Try OTC and see if it works for youBest OTC treatment for eczema - itching bad?
My son has eczema and we tried cetaphil for about 2 days. It did not work at all and I swear it made the skin more dry than before. You should try Eucerin cream, or get a topical steroid cream from your doctor. His eczema is also on the inside of his elbows and it gets bumpy and red too. The best thing for treating his eczema is to continually (at least twice a day) put the eucerin on it. ESPECIALLY after a shower. If you don't keep up with it even when it appears dormant it will flare up again. Oh, there's another moisturizer by aveeno...it's called overnight anti-itching lotion...or something like that. It works pretty good too.
Some eczema treatment products have been causing harm to the skin and thus causing more skin irritation. try to use an all natural eczema treatment which contains only essential and natural ingredients are safe and effective as skin disorder remedy.





having been exposed to soaps, deodorants and cleansers can trigger eczema. it is not weird that eczema can be breaking out at some point in your life. it can come anytime because it is caused by a skin irritant.





keep your skin hydrated by drinking a lot of fluids and using an all natural moisturizer. avoid skin irritants and rough and scratchy clothes. avoid being exposed to perfumes and fragrant skin care. be careful not to scratch your skin, cut fingernails as soon as possible. visit http://www.skinoriginal.com for more tips to avoid eczema flares
yea it does sound like eczema to me i dont have it but a couple of family members do and they use aquapher i think thats how you spell it and it's otc it comes in like a big container kinda like the nail polish remover that you stick your finger in ....anyway yea it works really well
I heartily recommend using herbal treatment like Zenmed Eczema and Dermatitis Solution


http://zenmed.com/eczema-dermatitis/?a=5鈥?/a>





Very effective.
I think Blue Star ointment.


But even better ask the pharmicist at the desk what over-the-counter med he would recommend. Some pharmicists know more about such things than doctors.
Make the connection... you will thank me later.





Being a nurse with over 25 years experience, I have seen a lot of people with various illnesses. Many allergic reactions are indeed caused from eating certain foods. HOWEVER...many more allergic reactions are caused from chemicals and fragranced products as well as VOC's in homes, schools and workplace.





This is a growing problem and many people are not even aware that it exists as more and more chemicals are being introduced and used on a daily basis. Many people believe that because something smells good and it is on a store shelf that it is tested, approved and safe for use.


Think again !





We are now seeing more and more children and adults with Chronic Rhinitis, Chronic Headaches, Sinusitis, Migraines, Sinus Infections, Asthma, Allergies, Hives, Eczema, sinus / respiratory illnesses and Hormone related disorders. I can not emphasize how important it is to educate yourself about MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY (MCS) and the harm you may be doing to your health by using chemicals and fragranced products.





If you or a loved one has symptoms of or suffers from Asthma, Allergies, Autism, chronic headaches, reproductive problems, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lupus or Fibromyalgia, you need to read further and learn about the signs and symptoms of MCS - Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.





Most doctors will not inform you about this because patients as a whole like to walk out of a doctors office with a prescription for some magical medicine and they do not want to be told that their expensive new perfume or newly installed carpet may be the culprit. So, the doctor will give you medications and many of these meds either do not work or cause other health problems.





Chemicals and fragranced products are often the root of many disorders and illnesses when it comes to your health. Many of the below mentioned items are common triggers to sinus, asthma, itching, headaches, Migraines and allergy problems amongst other health issues. Get rid of them and your immune and respiratory system will thank you and you will breathe easier.





And, it is not only personal body or cleaning products causing havoc on your health鈥?many people become ill after wearing brand new clothing, dry-cleaned clothes, installing new carpet, painting, buying a new mattress or after home renovations because of the Flame Retardants, Antimony, Benzenes, Formaldehydes, etc. used in these products. So the answer is NO, you are not imagining that 2 weeks after your home, office or classroom got renovated you started to become ill, get dizzy or have headaches. This is happening more and more these days and adults as well as children are becoming sicker and sicker.





Unfortunately, too many doctors compound the problem by prescribing chemical medications to try to alleviate the symptoms of an already chemical overloaded body and they rarely tell the patient to eliminate the chemical offenders. How many times have I seen people in the grocery store with Bounce, Glade Plug-Ins and Febreeze in their shopping cart along with a bottle of Benadryl , Migraine Excedrin and a box of Allergy Tablets ? Why don't they make the connection?





Keep in mind that your skin is the largest organ of your body and what you put on your skin gets absorbed into your body. Then ... well... then it has to be filtered by your organs which are already working real hard.





BIG NO-NO's ---- I would SERIOUSLY recommend removing all of the below from your living / working area.





No Bounce or dryer sheets - these are VERY toxic


No Febreeze - your pets will even thank you for this


No Glade Plug-ins - VERY toxic


No Scented candles


No Scented Dish Detergents


No Fragranced Products on Body, Hair or Clothing


No Smoke


No Newspapers and Magazines - The ink is a huge irritant.


No Dander


No Sprays


No Sharpies (marker pens)


New Cartpeting, mattresses, paint, contain toxins that can trigger severe respiratory disorders as well as headaches and Asthma flare-ups.


And remember, it is NOT the smell it is the Chemicals that make up the smell. So, even if something is ';Fragrance Free'; these products often mask the smell with another chemical ! There are plenty of safe healthy products out there that work well and do not have added chemical fragrances.





More and more workplaces %26amp; schools are implementing Fragrance Free policies and creating ';Fragrance Free Zones';鈥?why do you think this is? Make the connection, your lungs , immune system and your general health will thank you.