Posted by gretchen on November 02, 19101 at 16:29:48:
In Reply to: Re: exema posted by Chrystal Delinger on November 01, 19100 at 23:20:34:
: : : : : My Mom has been diagnosed with exema, and it's driving her crazy, especially the itching.
: : : : : doctor gave her some cream and some type of spray.
: : : : : anyone have any ideas on what to use for the itching? The stuff the doctor gave her is not working real well.
: : : : : The rash keeps reappearing in other places on her body. Where does it come from?what is the cause.
: : : : : thanks for the response
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: : : : She should tell the doc that the cream is not helping. there are several on the market.
: : : : I do know benedryl helps with iching. There is a generic over the counter pill to take. It can make you sleepy! You can break it in half. But, call the doc.....see if there is another cream she can try.....sometimes if your doc has them....ask for a sample! Then you do not have to spend $ on something that does not work :)
: : : : Good luck
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: : : Forgot.......she could have shingles. My mom had this. It is awful, and sometimes painful. Look it up on the www
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: : I'm 19 years old and I was diagnosised with facial exema. I've been treating it for over 3 months now and it's still spreading. If anyone can tell me what causes it or what helps to heal it I would greatly appreciate it. Also if anyone knows the name of a good doctor in the NY area for exema, please give me their name.
I am 25 and I suffer from exema I have had it since I was a infant. I have also experimented with alot of creams and pills and one that has really helped me with the itching is one called Atarax. Also I am trying a new cream that is not a steroid called Protopic. I have heard many great things from many dermatologist about the effectivness of this cream. Some things that have really helped me with keeping my excema mild are keeping away from any soaps besides Dove. I can also only use Clinique makeup,it has been the only product mild enough for my skin. Well just a few ideas if you have not tried them yet! Good luck, and dont give up!