Anonymous
4 years
Eczema rashes on arm, elbow area
Lately my eczema and rashes are getting worse on the arms area, front and back elbow. Usually lotion or calamine can sooth the itchiness but this time it gets worse. The area become darker and dry, scaly
4 years
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I understand that you are concern with your eczema that is currently facing some flares. For youe information, there are many reasons that can trigger the exacerbation of your ezcema. These include pollen, stress, cold, detergent and many more. Hence, it is highly advisable to identify trigger and avoid them as much as you can. The main treatment for eczema is to use double based emolient. This is to ensure that your skin stays hydrated to reduce itchy sensation. Nevertheless, with the description of your condition, you may need medical treatment that is more potent to treat your eczema. We need more information to assess if you need the treatment or otherwise. There are several questions that we need to enquire from you to explore different possibilities and making conclusions regarding your complaints.
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