Re: Re: Treatment for Eczema?

Posted by ali on 04/22/05 at 03:27 AM

Treatment of ECZEMA - Eczema is a chronic disease that cannot be cured. Long intervals without skin eruptions may be possible with general dry skin care and medical treatment if necessary. - Brief daily baths or showers with lukewarm water (not hot) should be taken and a mild soap should be used. (Specific products may be recommended by a physician or pharmacist.) - Hot tubs and long, hot showers should be avoided. - After bathing, the skin should be patted dry and a moisturizer applied. - A moisturizer should be applied at least twice a day all year round. Multiple daily applications may be necessary during periods of active disease. Petroleum jelly should not be used. (Specific products may be recommended by a physician or pharmacist.) - A cool-mist humidifier may be used in the bedroom. The humidifier should be kept clean at all times. - Clothing and bedding should be washed in a mild detergent. - For children and infants, keep their nails trimmed short to minimize damage from scratching. - Topical coal tar preparations, oral antihistamines and topical corticosteroids (short term) may all be used to treat the symptoms of the eczema rash without a prescription. (Specific products may be recommended by a physician or pharmacist.) - Stronger medications may be prescribed and oral corticosteroids may be prescribed as a last resort.

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Re: Re: Re: Treatment for Eczema?	Victoria	1	04/07/06 01:34 AM
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