I have an eczema in my arm how can i find treatment?

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Treatment


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Moisturizing


Dermatitis severely dries out the skin,and keeping the affected area moistened can promote healing and retain natural moisture. This is the most important self-care treatment that one can use in atopic eczema.





The use of anything that may dry out the skin should be discontinued and this includes both normal soaps and bubble baths that remove the natural oils from the skin.





The moistening agents are called 'emollients'. The rule to use is: match the thicker ointments to the driest, flakiest skin. Light emollients like Aqueous Cream may dry the skin if it is very flaky and whilst it is the moisturiser traditionally prescribed by doctors in the UK, it is in fact only licensed for use as a soap substitute on washing





Emollient bath oils should be added to bath water and then suitable agents applied after patting the skin dry. Generally twice daily applications of emollients work best and whilst creams are easy to apply, they are quickly absorbed into the skin and so need frequent re-application. Ointments, with their lesser water content, stay on the skin for longer and so need fewer applications but they must be applied sparingly if to avoid a sticky mess.





Typical emollients in the U.K. are: Oilatum or Balneum bath oils, Aqueous cream for washing with, Diprobase or Doublebase pump-action creams also used for washing and may be later applied directly to the skin. The preferred moisturiser of dermatologists is a mix of liquid and white-soft paraffins. Sebexol, Epaderm ointment and Eucerin lotion or cream may be helpful with itching. Moisturizing gloves can be worn while sleeping.





Some report improvement of symptoms after treatment of the skin with porridge oats, either directly or with an extract.I have an eczema in my arm how can i find treatment?
Washed the affected part of your arm and apply ';Dermgel Lotion'; on it when you about going to bed in the night.Avoid wearing dirty cloth and always wear light cloth. Eat balance diet always.
i have had ecsma for years and i know how painful it is.......


the best thing ive found id try not to get it wet and get a medicated talcum powder to put on it whenever you feel sweaty or after a bath.... if this doesnt clear it up the only cream i found worked was a prescribed steroid cream from the dr.
Your eczema could be what is commonly referred to as contact dermatitis, an allergic reaction to some food, cosmetic, or even soaps and detergents. The best bet would be to go to an allergist and have yourself tested. Once he discovers what is causing the reaction, he can recommend what you should be avoiding in your diet, or what you use on your body.





A second possible source of your problem could be the beginnings of psoriasis, something I suffer from.





It is an autoimmune disease, whose causes are still not yet understood. If untreated, it can cause other reactions, in your body that can have far reaching effects.





Go to your doctor and get the answers. If it does turn out to be psoriasis, there are wonderful support groups that can assist you in dealing and living with this problem. There are also new drugs that can do a great deal to help control the symtoms and let you lead a better and fuller life.





I wish you lots of luck.
Over the counter is a cream called ';Aquafour';. It's basically a topical vaseline but it will go INTO the skin rather than just sit on top. Ask your pharmacist too