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eczema
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I've got patches on my skin. It is so itchy that I cannot concentrate on anything. It doesn't seem to improve.
Tengo el alma en cuarentena y roto el cuerpo
Qué dolor, qué pena y qué tormento
El Kanka - Lo mal que estoy y lo poco que me quejo
Qué dolor, qué pena y qué tormento
El Kanka - Lo mal que estoy y lo poco que me quejo
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Sending hugs,
Amy22
Qué dolor, qué pena y qué tormento
El Kanka - Lo mal que estoy y lo poco que me quejo
Hope it gets sorted soon
Sinead
I agree with what everyone else has said on here. Seeing your GP about this can be very helpful. They can suggest new creams/ointment for you to try, or refer you to a dermatologist, which is what my sister and I experienced. A GP/dermatologist can give you some sort of plan for you to follow about how to use these creams/ointments. In other cases, you could also have to be referred to a dietician or paediatric services, since eczema flare-ups are commonly connected to the food you eat, or allergies that you may have. They can help you out if you have allergies, or advise you on what you should eat. My sister had to go through this.
I tried so many creams/ointments which didn't work, until I found ones that have worked for me. I hope you find creams/ointments that work out just fine for you, I'm sure there are some out there.
Hope this helps and that everything turns out okay
Qué dolor, qué pena y qué tormento
El Kanka - Lo mal que estoy y lo poco que me quejo
Sorry I couldn't be more help
I hear that you used to have eczema when you were younger, and that it disappeared when you grew up. Now that it seems to be bothering you again, I would just like to ask, do you remember how your eczema disappeared as you grew up? If you do, it may help to use the same strategies that helped you before.
Apart from lack of sleep, your eczema could possibly be related to factors such as weather, stress or allergies. I would just like to ask, is your skin alright with extreme weather? Do you itch whenever you feel stressed? Do you have any allergies?
Qué dolor, qué pena y qué tormento
El Kanka - Lo mal que estoy y lo poco que me quejo
The Mix have an article called Coping with stress, which includes strategies on how to manage your stress. Maybe incorporating these suggestions could help you feel less stressed and pressured, which could make your eczema less worse
https://www.themix.org.uk/mental-health/stress-mental-health/coping-with-stress-5599.html
Hope this helps
It’s possible that your eczema may have flared up again if you are stressed, though there could be other triggers e.g. dry air, sweat, too hot, or a change of soap or washing powder.
If the itching is so bad that you can’t concentrate, you might want to look into taking antihistamines e.g. piriton to help take the edge off the itching.
It’s also a good idea to wash the area to keep it clean, then apply a corticosteroid (e.g. hydrocortisone, can be bought over the counter) wait 30 minutes or so then apply an emollient/moisturiser. If your skin is really dry, regularly re-apply the moisturiser throughout the day.
As hard as it is, try not to scratch the area as that can make it worse or lead to a skin infection. You could try wearing cotton gloves, particularly at night, to help prevent scratching.
If over the counter treatments don’t work, then it’s probably best to talk to a pharmacist or see your GP who may be able to prescribe you stronger medication.
For more ideas on treatment of eczema, you can check out this article from the NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/atopic-eczema/treatment/
Hang in there!