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abdu33045
abdu33045

Is eczema curable?

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  • reyjoy29
    reyjoy29 abdu33045

    Posted

    Yes it is. My sister has eczema too. It's  treated with oral medications, steroid creams and light therapy .
  • reyjoy29
    reyjoy29 abdu33045

    Posted

    My sister doesn't have budget for those expensive treatment.She's using moringga oil for her skin,health drink and organic soap. They're a lot cheaper and effective.
  • abdu33045
    abdu33045

    Posted

    Steroid cream will have side effects
    • reyjoy29
      reyjoy29 abdu33045

      Posted

      Yeah.That's why my sis is planning to stick now with organic products.
  • Mistrys
    Mistrys abdu33045

    Posted

    Hi Abdu,

    Eczema is not "curable" as such, however there are many treatments and products available to reduce and relieve its symptoms.

    If you can find out the trigger of your eczema, eg something in your diet, then you can greatly reduce symptoms by cutting these out.

    Kind regards,

    Mistrys

    • abdu33045
      abdu33045 Mistrys

      Posted

      I have eczema on my ankle and groin areas. Will it spread to other places?

      What control has to be done on diet?

    • Mistrys
      Mistrys abdu33045

      Posted

      Some people find that their eczema is triggered or worsened by eating certain foods, such as dairy or gluten products. It could be worth keeping a diary, so you can identify what is triggering a flare up, and cut down on these foods to see if it helps.

      - Mistrys

    • abdu33045
      abdu33045 Mistrys

      Posted

      Can Steroid cream give some relief of itiching
    • Mistrys
      Mistrys abdu33045

      Posted

      Yes, steroid creams such as hydrocortisone can help to relieve the itching, however these are best used in conjunction with a good moisturiser, and should be used with precaution on delicate areas
    • abdu33045
      abdu33045 Mistrys

      Posted

      I have applied garlic paste on the area and it gives me some relief of itiching. Is it harmful.
    • Mistrys
      Mistrys abdu33045

      Posted

      This should not be harmful, just be careful not to apply it to broken skin
    • abdu33045
      abdu33045 Mistrys

      Posted

      You are answering the questions with clear solutions. Are you a doctor?

      How about smoking. I am smoking 4 to 5 cigarettes in a day. 

    • abdu33045
      abdu33045 Mistrys

      Posted

      Really happy to know that you are a pharmacist that too 40 years' experience. In which country

      are you from? The sight u suggested is not working.

      I was under steroid (prednislone) treatment for MCNS for 10 yrs. Dose  starting from 60 mg to 5mg on tapering. Frequent relapses. Remission maximum 9 months only. Finally I had ishemia

      (A block on my right limb) in 2010.

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