Bad Eczema pics
That’s an inflammed site on my thigh. Note the discolouration on parts that are ‘healing’. Skin is so dry and scaly that it reflects the camera flash.
That’s the fold on my left arm. Healing somewhat.
Bad site on my outer left leg.
State on feet. Left is healing but note discolouration. Right is starting to flare up again.
Weeping on the right foot.
Close-up shot. Note the weeping fluid.
I’m really glad you posted that.
What topical ointments are you using? I don’t have eczema (at least I don’t think I do), but sometimes my fingers get scaley and really dry and then the skin will crack.
Hi Art,
I experience the same symptoms as you when a new site starts appearing.
Usually, I apply simple moisturisers (e.g. urea based) consistently and the site heals. If it’s serious, then an OTC hydrocortisone cream from the pharmacy works.
Above all, don’t leave it till it’s bad. Early intervention will save you a lot of pain.
Ta!
i’ve got bad eczema…and i’m 15…i’ve had it all my life…and i have tons of steroid creams and moisturizers …and yah know what? nothings worked as well as prednison….its simply amazing! i have tronssssss and tons of allergys and taking prednison about 6 times a years for a about a week or more , each time helps….i used to be able to be around cats and die my hair and wear make-up …but now i can’t and my eyes are always puffy . red and itchy and it’s VERY depressing …and know one understands…they think a cut or a a little rash of theirs is bad …but i have sooo many scars and i have to deal with this the rest of my life …and they still don’t understand how isolating eczema can be…and i really don’t have any self-esteme . Thanks to eczema…..
AND also…the stuff over the conters , really doesn’t work so well…sometimes you need higher strength…and some of that cheap shit just doesn’t cut it…. it makes me worse!
Pfizer makes a lotion that I have been using for MANY years. My mother used it. My grandmother used it. “Corn Husker’s Lotion” http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=corn+husker%27s+lotion
It’s available over the counter and REALLY helps. I have never seen it for more than $4.00 a bottle.
i just recently discovered i had eczema, me hands get soo dry and scaly and little bubbles form under my skin. It hurts so bad and i wake up every night with urges to scratch so hard i feel like my fingers are gonna fall off/! its so embarrasing. I just got engaged and i cant even wear my ring. I;m so sad it’s making hate myself. I dont let my fiance hold let alone kiss me hand. Someone if u know anythin that can help me please please please let me know. i’m DESPERATE to get my hands at least better enough so i can wear my beautiful engagement ring !!!!!
Sorry to hear of your pain, Tristah.
My advice would be to seek the advice of a dermatologist. You’ll probably get prescribed some mild cortisol cream that u can get from a drugstore.
Get some moisturizer cream as well; the simpler the better. I get by with store-bought sorbolene with added vitamin E.
I take it that these symptoms have only surfaced recently.
Do you do dishes or use any detergents without gloves?
Have u introduced any new food into your diet?
Have u been trying to lose weight, perhaps too rapidly?
Are u allergic to the metal of your ring?
All the best.
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Better get a lab test on the fluid. Doesn’t sound like eczema.
Hi Linda,
Yes, that seems to be what my TCM doctor says. I consume mung beans on a regular basis to clear the heat. Also, I’ve ended my stressful lifestyle.